Gravel biking has become one of the most popular cycling activities in the past year, according to a January 2024 report from activity tracker app Strava. In this recent trend report, which includes data from uploaded activities from October 2022 through September 2023, Strava found gravel biking is the fastest growing sport among its users, […]
It is easy to wax poetic about the benefits of the squat. In fact, if you ask most fitness professionals about their favorite exercises, most will have the squat at the top of their list. The basic squat is impressive on its own, but the fact you can make it easier, harder, or even to […]
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Walk into any gym, and you’re guaranteed to see someone either on a squat rack or squatting with a pair of dumbbells in the free weight area. Squats are one of the most fundamental—and functional—movements, which means they’re not just reserved for leg day. “We mimic squats dozens of times every day, from sitting down […]
If the winter temps where you live regularly register below freezing and you’re buried in snow for months at a time, it can be tempting to stay inside and push pause on training—but that may not be the best for your health. Weeks of inactivity will leave you deconditioned, making it harder to enjoy your […]