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‘I Wore Bala Bangles on My Walks for 30 Days to See if My Arms Would Actually Get Any Stronger. Here’s What Happened.’

If you’ve encountered the Bala Bangles online—most likely on TikTok—I wouldn’t blame you for writing it off as another workout fad. For decades, there has always been some new and improved way to tone your arms—remember shake weights?—that only made you feel stronger by lightening up your wallet. Now, the concept of a wrist weight […]

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This 1 Type of Therapy Aids Recovery, Boosts Performance, *and* Helps Your Body Adjust to Rising Temps

With heat waves blanketing the country (again), a tall, frosty smoothie and post-workout ice bath probably sound appealing. But you might actually benefit more from a different—very different—recovery method, one that packs a three-for-one punch. Hot water immersion—not cold—may improve recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage, according to a July 2024 study published in the journal […]