Are you trying to shed those stubborn pounds but wondering what exactly your body burns first, fat or muscle? It’s a common question amongst those on a weight loss journey, and today, we’re here to unveil the truth. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the science behind fat and muscle metabolism to determine whether […]
If you’ve been paying attention to the running world lately, you’ve probably heard the buzz about carbon-plated running shoes. They’re the game-changers, the speed-boosters, and—depending on who you ask—the secret weapon to crushing your next PR. But what’s the deal with these high-tech shoes? Are they really as fast as everyone claims or is it […]
Pilates was created in the 1920s in New York City by Joseph Pilates and many of its exercises were originally used to help World War I patients rehabilitate injuries. Today, Pilates is used more for fitness than for physical rehabilitation, although its focus on building a strong core may help prevent or speed along healing […]
Overall, running is a pretty low-tech sport—all you really need is a good pair of shoes. But there’s one piece of gear that many runners completely geek out over: the watch. Today’s top GPS running watches can give athletes all kinds of data about their training, from heart rate and stride length to VO2 max […]
A new year is here (yeah, we don’t know how that happened either). With another trip around the sun often comes goal setting—moving more throughout the day, being able to run a mile without stopping, becoming more flexible, finally committing to those weekly strength workouts, etc. Whatever fitness intentions you have for 2025, there’s one […]