Here’s How Many Reps You Should Do, Depending on Your Fitness Goals
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July 30, 2024
Here’s How Many Reps You Should Do, Depending on Your Fitness Goals
When you lift a weight, how many times should you lift it? Supposedly, there’s a correct “rep range” to use…
How to Know If You Need a Weightlifting Belt (and How to Use It)
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July 30, 2024
How to Know If You Need a Weightlifting Belt (and How to Use It)
Belts are useful tools for weightlifting (and I have recommendations on my favorites here), but who should be using them?…
Eating Shellfish From Oregon and Washington Is Dangerous, FDA Says
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July 30, 2024
Eating Shellfish From Oregon and Washington Is Dangerous, FDA Says
Oysters, bay clams, and other shellfish harvested in Washington and Oregon could cause paralytic shellfish poisoning, the FDA recently warned.…
Sorry, Strength Training Doesn’t Count as Zone 2 Exercise
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July 30, 2024
Sorry, Strength Training Doesn’t Count as Zone 2 Exercise
Heart rate zones are big in the fitness world right now, and every smartwatch and fitness tracker will happily tell…
Nike Run Club Is a Slick, Fun App for Casual and Intermediate Runners
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July 30, 2024
Nike Run Club Is a Slick, Fun App for Casual and Intermediate Runners
To continue my series on the best running apps (see also: Runna, and going app-less), I spent some time this…
Is ‘Ultra-Processed’ Food Really That Bad for You?
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July 30, 2024
Is ‘Ultra-Processed’ Food Really That Bad for You?
We eat a lot of ultra-processed food. It’s everywhere, and the cheapest grocery options are often ultra-processed ones. That’s why…
TikTok Myth of the Week: Raw Milk Is Good For You
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July 30, 2024
TikTok Myth of the Week: Raw Milk Is Good For You
Raw milk is natural and brings you closer to the earth. It is also a great way to get sick.…
You Can Get Used to Exercising in the Heat
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July 30, 2024
You Can Get Used to Exercising in the Heat
Nobody likes to feel sluggish and sweaty, so when the sun is set to “broil,” I understand that you’d rather…
The Differences Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (and How to Handle Them)
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July 30, 2024
The Differences Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (and How to Handle Them)
With a record-breaking heat dome roasting the eastern half of the United States this week, it’s important to not only…
What to Do When There’s an Excessive Heat Warning
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July 30, 2024
What to Do When There’s an Excessive Heat Warning
Much of the eastern United States is under a heat dome right now, a weather formation that traps hot, humid…