As the popularity of smartwatches, also called wearables, increases, so too does the amount of data users can access about their health. Statistics like resting heart rate, V02 max (maximal oxygen consumption) and heart rate variability (HRV) provide valuable insight into your fitness levels. But not all measurements are created equal. While HRV has long…
A 74-year-old man has been working out every day for ten years and counting. He said using strength machines and walking for cardio has kept him healthy over the years. Strength training with machines can help build muscle and prevent injury for better longevity. When Vincent “Vin” DiMonte decided to hit the gym in late…
Ah, the gym. You either love it or really hate it. Regardless of your allegiance, when you’re in the gym and see other members, do you ever wonder what their personal goals are? Why do they show up every day? Or better yet, why are you there? For years, we’ve been told that the key…
Business Insider has talked to lots of centenarians about what they think has helped them live past 100. Many have kept fit without going to the gym. Building movement into daily life is one of their top tips. If you hate working out but want the life-lengthening benefits of exercise, you may find it reassuring…
A 63-year-old cabbie undertook a six-month intensive training plan to ditch his moobs and “get a 25-year-old’s body.” Perry Wilson says his age and job meant he got out of shape — and last summer while peering in the mirror to shave, the grandfather of two said he noticed he had developed “moobs.” He then…
A Perth gym’s £45,000 revamp has been hailed a success after its relaunch event. Club 300 on Jeanfield Road re-opened on Saturday after a three-day revamp. The gym announced in November it would close in the new year for a £45,000 refurbishment. Around 100 members attended the launch from 1pm and 2.30pm to view the…
Some people won’t brave the gym until they’re caffeinated, while others might quickly scarf down a banana. Many gym-goers have a pre-workout ritual centred around food and drink; some more complicated (and expensive) than others. If you’ve vowed to hit the gym in 2025, you may well encounter “pre-workouts”: powders containing a range of supplements…
A woman has sparked a serious discussion regarding gym etiquette after asking others if she should step in to assist a fellow gym-goer with their workout. While the woman admitted that she did not intend to insult the stranger’s workout routine, she could not help but wonder if she should step in to offer some…
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Let’s be honest with each other: going to the gym is a lot of work. There’s the travel time (and if you live somewhere like NYC, there’s the added task of schlepping your…
