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The New York Times
How to Avoid Hurting Yourself at the Gym
The New York Times
8 min read · · Here are the four exercises you’re most at risk of doing wrong — and what can keep you safe. · Shared by 65
Lifehacker
No One Really Knows What Muscle Knots Are
Lifehacker
4 min read · · It's a debate that science has yet to find a definitive answer to—but here's what to do if you get one. · Shared by 72
Men's Health Mag
Hundreds of Fit Men on Reddit Are Sharing What it Took to Get Six-Pack Abs
Men's Health Mag
2 min read · · Prepare for some hard truths. · Shared by 69
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Art of Manliness
The Importance of Having a Physical Identity
Art of Manliness
8 min read · · In the United States, over sixty percent of people live a sedentary lifestyle. A quarter of the population gets no physical activity at all. Maybe you’re one of these sedentary folks. Physical… · Shared by 195
Outside
Can’t Do a Pull-up? Here’s Where to Start.
Outside
9 min read · · These moves will help you safely progress until you’ve got the exercise down · Shared by 118
drchatterjee.com
The Critical Importance of Strength Training and Eating More Protein with Dr Gabrielle Lyon
drchatterjee.com
2 min read · · My guest today believes that the single biggest problem with our health these days is not that we carry too much fat but that we don’t carry enough muscle. She believes that if we start to focus and… · Shared by 115
NPR
4 ways to make your workout actually fun, according to behavioral scientists
NPR
7 min read · · Exercising doesn't have to feel like a chore if you approach it like a video game, say fitness gamification researchers Dr. Mitesh Patel and Elizabeth Lyons. Strategies to have fun while staying… · Shared by 100
Stylist Magazine
“I tried a 4-week push up challenge and was amazed at how quickly I built upper body…
Stylist Magazine
8 min read · · Want to master a full push up? Read this. · Shared by 86
Parade Magazine
Here's Exactly How Many Squats You Need to Do Per Week to See Results, According to Trainers
Parade Magazine
3 min read · · Let’s be honest: When it comes to calorie-torching and strength-training workouts, squats really get the job done. This exercise can be performed in many · Shared by 83
wellness52.com
Over 50? Here Are the 3 Most Important Exercises You Should Be Doing
wellness52.com
4 min read · · As enter your 50s and beyond, your exercise requirements change. Here are the 3 most important exercises that'll keep you strong and fit. · Shared by 80
Lifehacker
No One Really Knows What Muscle Knots Are
Lifehacker
4 min read · · It's a debate that science has yet to find a definitive answer to—but here's what to do if you get one. · Shared by 72
Men's Health Mag
Hundreds of Fit Men on Reddit Are Sharing What it Took to Get Six-Pack Abs
Men's Health Mag
2 min read · · Prepare for some hard truths. · Shared by 69
Stylist Magazine
7 ways to get fitter without running or going to the gym
Stylist Magazine
6 min read · · You don’t need to formally workout to get stronger. · Shared by 69
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MIT Press
Running and the Science of Mental Toughness
MIT Press
~17 min read · · There is more to running than just training your muscles and improving your stamina. It is also a mental sport, and maybe even more so than previously believed. · Shared by 1081, including Elena Neira, Massimiliano Aroffo, Nir Eyal
TED-Ed
What happens to your body when you start exercising regularly
TED-Ed
· Whether you’re trying to get fit, build muscle, or you’re just tired of the couch, leading a more active lifestyle takes time, effort and determination. Tech Insider explores what will happen to your… · Shared by 972
Scientific American
Why Your Brain Needs Exercise
Scientific American
9 min read · · The evolutionary history of humans explains why physical activity is important for brain health · Shared by 786, including Matthias Lampe, Jane, John Nosta, Sachin Rekhi, Evan Kirstel the $B2B Techfluencer, Eric Topol, Elena Neira, Miguel Angel Escotet, justin caouette, Stephanie A Kowalski, SusanaDeLeón, MD, Liv 😷, Elinor Stutz, USC, Anita Leirfall, Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA, Ines Bieler, Ward Plunet, Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, Mike Taylor
Art of Manliness
Could Physical Activity Be the Solution to . . . (Almost) Everything?
Art of Manliness
5 min read · · When it comes to the biggest problems in modern Western society, things like obesity, anxiety, depression, and of course, COVID-19, surely rank near the top of the list. Every year, the United States… · Shared by 605, including Ines Bieler
medium.com
The Fittest People I Know Maintain These 4 Habits
medium.com
1 min read · · A couple you know, a couple you don’t · Shared by 532
Tom's Guide
The 7 best exercises if you have lower back pain
Tom's Guide
6 min read · · Strengthening the lower back can prevent and alleviate lower back pain · Shared by 503, including JJ Flash
Vox
Why you shouldn't exercise to lose weight, explained with 60+ studies
Vox
~17 min read · · Physical activity may have less to do with weight loss than we think. · Shared by 500, including Shanna Peeples she/her 🏳️🌈, César Suárez, Mike Butcher🇬🇧🇪🇺, Kristina I., AfroMum, Philippe Surber, Mark Kaigwa, Marco Unternaehrer, vedi.eth {313}, PotHix, Leslie D, Rand Fishkin, Paulmears, Dan Ariely, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 Walton, Jacob Jarnvall, Paulo Gaspar, Nir Eyal, Dominic Grzbielok, Thompson Marzagão
TED Talks
How many steps a day do we really need to take? Here are the facts
TED Talks
5 min read · · Dr. Jen Gunter, ob/gyn, author and podcast host, looks at the belief that people need to take 10,000 steps a day — and explains what the science says about it. · Shared by 470, including Matthew Turland
TED-Ed
How to exercise when it’s the last thing you want to do
TED-Ed
· Wise ideas from psychology, behavioral economics, business — and even activism — to get you moving. Excuse #1: “I don’t have the time to exercise.” The fix: You’ve got plenty of time; the trick is … · Shared by 448, including Jennifer Hurst
