Beth Skwarecki
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Here’s How Long You Should Rest Between Workout Sets
A typical strength- or muscle-building workout happens in sets. You lift the weight a certain number of times (“reps”), then you put it down for a quick rest before going again. But how long should that rest be? The answer will depend on a few factors, including the purpose of the workout. There are legitimate…
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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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How to Estimate Distance Using Just Your Thumb
One of the most frustrating hobbies I ever took up was archery, but not because it’s hard to hit a target on the wall (it is, but I got pretty good at that). My problem was that one of the popular ways to go out and have fun with archery was to do “3D shoots,”…
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Waiting to Drink Your Coffee Until Mid-morning Is a Useless ‘Hack’
When is the best time in the morning to have some caffeine? If you never thought about it much, you probably drink your coffee as soon as you can. On the other hand, if you’re always looking for ways to optimize your life (maybe we’d even say hack it), you may have heard the advice…