How to do it: Get set up in a reverse fly machine, making sure the seat’s support is at a comfortable level. Embracing your core and maintaining tension against the pads, drive your arms back as far as you can, then pause for a count at the top of the rep. Slowly return your arms…
Both Cox and McIntyre agree that this depends on your individual fitness goals. “Based on research, the benefits are very similar, so it doesn’t overly matter if you choose one over the other, or decide to mix it up a bit,” says Cox. “It’s important to remember that each fitness journey is different, if you’re…
Climbing a set of stairs can be tough work (step-count depending, of course), so imagine having that power at home. Sounds like a good workout, right? Well, we found a foldable stair climber that’s compact enough for small spaces, and unlike those smaller (albeit, convenient) mini-steppers, reviewers say this one feels like a fuller workout…
Then there’s the concept of training to failure, which is exactly what it sounds like: putting maximum strain on the muscle until you can no longer perform another rep. The thinking is that this fast-tracks muscle growth. Cox says “aiming to push yourself anywhere from 1-3 reps shy of failure seems to be beneficial,” findings…
Stopping to smell the roses is one thing. But dawdling through life could come with added health risks, according to new research. Researchers analyzed the daily movements of more than 24,000 adults who did not formally exercise over the course of a week, finding those who made small exertions—vacuuming with speed or taking the…
Walking is a great way to break up the day and enjoy gentle movement. Still, if you’re looking to add a little something-something to your daily steps, we found just the thing. This pair of adjustable ankle weights lets you add or subtract individual sandbags to customize your resistance. While they come in a bunch…
Anderegg settled on the Carhartts when he was living in Brooklyn, partly out of an adherence to minimalism. “I’m not an equipment guy,” he explains, and at the time he bought his B11s, they were only his fourth pair of pants, period. “I’d bartend in them and then clear brush, and then would go out…
Are you falling short on fitness? According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening a week — yet only a scant one-quarter of American adults are meeting that minimum. While it’s clear that we should move more, experts suggest that…
In the age of digital transformation, Life Time seeks to strengthen its customer loyalty and engagement through a major expansion of its digital fitness offerings. By adding 100 new on-demand classes and additional meditation sessions to its app, Life Time is meeting the demand for flexible, accessible wellness solutions. With these new features, users can…
Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photo: Getty Few group workouts are as punishing as Solidcore. The boutique chain — which started in D.C. in 2013 and has since expanded to over 110 studios nationwide — has earned a cult following for swapping out the more restorative aspects of classical Pilates, like breathing and flexibility, for brutal resistance…
