12th December 2024 – (Hong Kong) An individual captured footage of a middle-aged man vigorously performing pull-ups on the handrails of empty seats within a MTR train carriage. The man, dressed in sportswear and visibly perspiring, engaged in the exercise routine with no passengers in immediate proximity, leaving the duration of his impromptu workout session…
The message so often preached by health experts to put your phone down and get to bed earlier seems finally to have had an effect: news yesterday revealed that we are turning off our phones 20 minutes earlier at night and picking them up 15 minutes earlier in the morning, compared with four years ago….
Bowflex isn’t the only option when it comes to adjustable dumbbell sets. FitRX is another popular brand at a much lower price point. Right now, you can pick up a pair of FitRx Adjustable Dumbbells for only $169. A comparable set of Bowflex 551 adjustable dumbbells costs about three times more. Walmart even offers free…
Rachel Ashe has always struggled with her mental health. But after a particularly vile year, she impulsively took part in the Loony Dook, a New Year’s Day swim in the chilly Firth of Forth in Scotland. “I hated it!” she says. “But afterwards, I felt just a little glimmer of hope.” On her return home…
Exercise is supposed to be good for us, but could some of the most popular moves performed in the gym actually do us more harm than good? “There are a lot of moves that have become super-fashionable but which aren’t really appropriate or relevant for most people,” says Dalton Wong, a performance coach at the…
I’m a personal trainer who spends a lot of time helping clients stretch out tight hamstrings (the muscles on the back of thighs). It’s a common problem for runners and hikers—but it’s an issue for people who spend a lot of time sitting, too. Having tight hamstrings can cause all kinds of problems. If they’re…
‘The Godfather of Bodybuilding’ Charles Glass has perfected exercise techniques thanks to decades of experience training elite athletes. In a recent YouTube video aired on December 9, 2024, he offered high incline bench tips for growing the upper pecs which were used by bodybuilding legends Dexter Jackson and Flex Wheeler. Known for his attention to…
With cold weather, icy streets and shorter days, it’s easy to find an excuse to stay inside during the winter months. That’s presumably why Americans on average get about half an hour less daily physical activity at this time of year. But not everyone has a choice. Elite winter athletes and military personnel in northern…
Coleen Rooney stands up to Danny Jones in ‘ITV’ series English media personality Coleen Rooney, who is also an fitness enthusiast, has opened up about her workout routine. The 38-year-old ended as the runner-up to Danny Jones in the finale of the ITV series, I’m a Celebrity. During the show, Coleen didn’t have any workout equipment….
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