Workout programs usually aren’t labeled as “full-body” or “body part” routines, but we’ve all heard of “leg days” or “arm days,” versus workouts that do it all. Every program wants you to build muscle, get strong, or lose weight. Choosing between full-body or specific focus routines, however, isn’t...
No matter how many years it’s been, periods never get easier. At some points in the month, women feel amazing, attractive, strong, able to tackle anything. Other times – particularly in the days leading up to menstruation – the cramps and lethargy are overwhelming, and sweet cravin...
It’s hard to argue men can ever experience more difficulty than women, but let’s talk a little bit about male empowerment. There’s something lacking in men’s fitness writing: insecurity. Women’s content seems to have it in spades, but believe me, that’s a good thing. Finding self-love through weight...
It all started with a piece of lasagne. PhD candidate and Accredited Practising Dietitian Alice Gibson was keeping a food journal for a week when she found herself stumped for how to describe its portion size in the diary. “What’s a small, medium or large? What’s a small to me is a large to someone...
A researcher who specializes in exercise recovery finally explains whether there is a point to the cooldown When you finish your workout, you’re probably anxious to get on with your day. You’re not alone in wondering: Do you really need to cooldown? It depends on how hard your workout was, says John...
