When it comes to training triceps, most movements are performed using the cable pulley. Movements like the triceps pushdown, either with ropes, a single cable pulley, or a straight bar attachment, are almost always found in a typical chest and triceps or bodybuilding training split. Today however, we’re going to talk about the best dumbbell […]
Any group fitness class that starts with a One Direction song and ends with Ed Sheeran is sure to be fun, and the cardio drumming class at Duke Health & Fitness Center in Durham, North Carolina, was no different. But first, let me give you some background: I’m always interested in learning about new fitness […]
If you’re a side sleeper, you know there’s nothing that feels quite as good as curling up in a cozy fetal position—until, of course, your hips start throbbing. Side sleepers can sometimes experience hip pain depending on the width of their hips, according to Andy Fata-Chan, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and founder of Moment […]
I recently attended an incredible week-long wellness retreat at Rancho La Puerta in Mexico. From daily sound baths and pickleball clinics to crochet classes, the ranch had something for everyone. With over 45 different classes to choose from each day, I couldn’t do it all, but I really tried to broaden my horizons and try […]
When you move to grab anything—a box, a baby, a kettlebell—you’re using grip strength to hold on to that item. Grip strength is a combination of strength and stamina in both your wrist and forearm, meaning many of your regular activities, whether you’re gripping dumbbells or (let’s be honest) your phone, can cause uncomfortable forearm […]