fitness
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Does Electrical Muscle Stimulation Really Supercharge Your Workouts?
I’ve tried a lot of strange workouts in the name of science, but there was no experience quite like seeing myself in an EMS suit for the first time. It’s all black, with straps and buckles everywhere. A long wire is about to connect me to a computer. I feel like I’m suiting up to…
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The Best Exercises for a Stronger Upper Back
The upper back is an important enough area to train that many gym rats devote two whole days to it each week—this is what “pull day” really means. With strong lats and other upper back muscles, you can bang out pullup after pullup, if that’s a thing you want to do. You can work toward…
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6 Tips for Sticking to Your Fitness Goals as the Weather Gets Colder
The days are shorter and getting colder, making it less appealing to cycle to work, walk after dinner, or wake up early to hit the gym. Here’s what to do.
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Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Walking for Exercise
Walking is cost-effective, doesn’t require any special equipment or training, and can be done with small pockets of time.