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11+ hour, 59+ min ago (613+ words) Have you ever wondered why some people can run or cycle with ease, while others feel tired after just a short jog? Of course, being fit and having strong muscles plays a big role'but the brain is also involved, especially in how we feel effort. Effort is the energy we use to do things like running, pedaling a bike, or lifting something heavy. But effort isn't just about how much energy we use. It's also about how hard we think the activity feels'and this feeling can be very different from person to person. When something feels too hard, we usually avoid doing it. But when it feels easier, we are more likely to enjoy it and keep going. So, what if we could make exercise feel easier, even if we're working just as hard? That's exactly what Benjamin Pageaux, a…...

12+ hour, 44+ min ago (1430+ words) Wondering if whole-body vibration has any real benefit? Here's what experts say about its effectiveness for weight loss. Yes, vibrating your body sounds like it should do something. But does it? Since we don't want to leave this question unanswered, we went straight to the fitness experts to get the real answers on the benefits, the risks and who should absolutely step away from the wobble. Whole-body vibration plates are a form of'exercise machine'that shakes rapidly when you stand on them. When you stand on a vibration plate, you're engaging in a full-body vibration exercise, where your muscles are forced to contract and relax quickly. "The purpose of vibration plates is to generate quick vibrations that cause your body's muscles to contract and relax several times per second," says Leah Verebes, a physical therapist and assistant professor at Touro University's…...

12+ hour, 44+ min ago (1430+ words) Wondering if whole-body vibration has any real benefit? Here's what experts say about its effectiveness for weight loss. Yes, vibrating your body sounds like it should do something. But does it? Since we don't want to leave this question unanswered, we went straight to the fitness experts to get the real answers on the benefits, the risks and who should absolutely step away from the wobble. Whole-body vibration plates are a form of'exercise machine'that shakes rapidly when you stand on them. When you stand on a vibration plate, you're engaging in a full-body vibration exercise, where your muscles are forced to contract and relax quickly. "The purpose of vibration plates is to generate quick vibrations that cause your body's muscles to contract and relax several times per second," says Leah Verebes, a physical therapist and assistant professor at Touro University's…...

13+ hour, 17+ min ago (715+ words) Too cold to go outside? Don't have any motivation to move? This simple 20-minute full-body workout gets the job done No one ever regrets doing a workout, but I think we can all agree that finding the motivation to get going can be a struggle sometimes - and especially so in winter, when leaving the house to go to the gym or out for a jog in bleak weather is unappealing at best. The rise in workout apps and streamed fitness classes means exercising at home has never been easier, and studies show you don't have to do a lot to reap the benefits. Research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that just 3.4 minutes of vigorous exercise could cut the risk of stroke and heart attacks by about 45% in women who didn't exercise regularly, for example. You will need:…...

14+ hour, 8+ min ago (342+ words) A deload week is a planned period of time (typically a week) during which you reduce the intensity or volume of your workouts and focus on active recovery and lower-intensity workouts instead." Research has shown that deload weeks are definitely worthwhile, and most serious athletes use them. For example, in one study involving 246 competitive strength and physique athletes, the researchers concluded the following: In the research, the athletes stuck with their deload weeks because they felt it helped them: Deload weeks could help you prevent burnout and avoid pushing yourself too far, which can increase your risk of injury. The idea is to switch over to a period of active recovery, not total rest. BCAAs are mostly metabolized in muscle tissue, and they play an important role in muscle protein synthesis, which refers to the metabolic process of building new…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (557+ words) You can find Club Pilates fitness studios in over 40 states, with more locations opening across the country, fully equipped with TRX suspension trainers, EXO-chairs, reformer machines, and more. Recently, Club Pilates invited sweepstakes winners to a weekend away in LA and an iconic 80s-themed rooftop workout. I definitely left that rooftop with "jelly legs" and a surge of feel-good endorphins. After working up an appetite, we were ready to get our chompers around the much-deserved brunch buffet that included fresh eggs, vegetables, cheeses, fruits, bacon slices, and more. By the time we were finished with brunch, Club Pilates had turned the rooftop from an outdoor fitness studio to a retro rollerskating rink." Some clutched the side railings while others dipped into rolling pistol squats and what looked like elegant dance moves. Between the skating rink, the music, and the vibrant…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (958+ words) Is that even possible? The good news is that, with this guide, it is. Fitness experts suggest that with the right exercises, consistency, and technique, you can sculpt your lower body for better tone, strength, and balance. But what are those "right" exercises? Here, in this guide, we present seven effective workouts that many trainers recommend to work the thighs " along with how to perform them properly, and get the most benefit from them. Here comes the foundation of thigh toning! Squats remain the most effective lower-body exercise when it comes to toning thighs. They still work on quadriceps (that is, the front thighs), hamstrings (back thighs), glutes, and stabilizing muscles by providing balanced strength and muscle definition. How to do them right: Stand with feet roughly shoulder-width apart. Lower yourself down into a seated position on an invisible chair…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (569+ words) Forget the gym grind; longer rest between sets significantly boosts muscle growth and strength, especially for trained individuals. Research reveals t When we think about growing muscles and strength through working out, we often picture someone sweating it out at the gym " relentlessly In fact, many gym-goers think along the same line that hard work and heavy lifting alone will guarantee big muscles and strength.But what if the secret to better muscle and strength gains isn't simply pushing harder at the gym?...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1087+ words) Plug and play your way to your goals. Take a scroll through your saved posts on Instagram and TikTok, and you'll find a whole slew of "perfect leg day" or "the only full-body workout you need" routines. There's no shortage of training programs and social-media workouts out there'so why does it feel like every time you walk into the gym you're still left asking, "I'm here " now what?" It's likely because these one-off workout posts or fitfluencer-prescribed workout plans miss one very important thing: personalization. Work through any of those workouts, and they might feel like you got a solid workout in. But, they likely don't feel like you. Maybe there are a few moves that feel unnatural for you, require equipment you don't have, or aggravated that knee injury you've been babying for the past several months. The workout…...

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