Lacking exercise motivation? That matters less than you might think, explains senior writer Chloe Gray. “I just don’t have the motivation like you do…” is a phrase my friends have wailed at me multiple times when trying to explain why they’re struggling to prioritise exercise. They’re not the only ones who struggle with feeling unmotivated: […]
A Strength Coach Reveals His Top 5 Tips for Raising Fit Kids
Strength coach Milo F. Bryant, C.S.C.S., has trained thousands of kids over the past eight years through his program, the Coalition for Launching Active Youth. And that includes his own two daughters. Here, his tips on making working out less like work—for everyone. Burst Some Bubbles Their mom would blow bubbles, and my daughters and […]
Men Over 40 Can Build Strength and Stability With This Exercise
Trainer, author, and fitness model Kirk Charles, NASM-CPT CES, knows that as you get older, life can get more complicated. But that shouldn’t prevent you from being on top of your game. He’ll help to answer the tough training questions that come with age so you too can be Fit Beyond 40. Basketball is the […]
How I discovered my strength as a plus-sized rock climber
Writer Emmie Harrison-West always felt that her size precluded her from being a part of the fitness community – until she discovered bouldering. It was halfway up that chalky wall that she realised that her body was the key – not the barrier – to getting stronger. At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking […]
Exercise-based cardiac rehab added to stroke recovery improved strength, cardiac endurance
Stroke survivors who completed a cardiac rehabilitation program focused on aerobic exercise, currently not prescribed to stroke survivors, significantly improved their ability to transition from sitting to standing, and how far they could walk during a six-minute walking test, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Cardiac rehabilitation […]
These Exercises Will Help You Build Core Strength
Just about everyone wants six-pack abs. That’s a fine goal, and many people can absolutely make it happen by dialing in on your training and diet. If you care about more than just looks, however, you’re fixating on the wrong thing. A six-pack might be great for aesthetic purposes, because a set of defined torso […]