Beth Skwarecki
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How to Add Up the Weights When You’re Lifting With a Barbell
Pop quiz: You want to lift 185 pounds. How many plates do you put on each side of the barbell, and what sizes? If you didn’t immediately answer “a 45 and a 25, of course,” perhaps a little primer on plate math would help. Yes, you count the bar Let’s start with the basics. When…
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Everything You Should Bring With You on a Run (and How to Carry It)
Lace up your shoes and go. That’s the simplicity of running. But who leaves their house with just a pair of shoes? Not many runners (I hope). Here’s a full guide to things runners frequently carry, when they carry them, and what they carry them in—from just keys and money for short runs, to survival…
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TikTok Myth of the Week: ‘Oatzempic’ Is a Weight Loss Hack
There’s a new Ozempic dupe taking over TikTok, and this time it’s not the supplement berberine—it’s a drink you can make at home. With oats and water. Isn’t that called oatmeal? No, the proper hashtag is #oatzempic. Look, I’m not the first person to write about this in a non-TikTok outlet, so an important note…
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The Best Exercises for Your Forearms and Grip Strength
You probably work your biceps and triceps on arm day, but are you remembering your forearms, too? The muscles in your forearms are responsible for a strong grip, as well as balancing out those other arm muscles if you want an all-over muscular (or “toned”) look. Here’s a guide to the best ways to work…