exercise

  • Why You Should Take a Pre-Run Poop

    Why You Should Take a Pre-Run Poop

    If you are a regular runner or cyclist, you are probably all too aware of the GI issues that crop up during a long workout or a race. Dealing with the sometimes explosive nature of runner’s gut, which inevitably strikes during moments where there are no bathrooms in sight, has left many an athlete figuring…


  • Pay Attention to Those Smooth Rings on the Barbell

    Pay Attention to Those Smooth Rings on the Barbell

    Look closely at your barbell the next time you’re in a gym. Much of the surface is roughed up with a diamond pattern. This is called the knurling, and it helps your grip. But near the ends of the handle, you’ll see a ring or line of smooth metal on each side. Maybe two on…


  • Seriously, Stop Swinging Light Kettlebells

    Seriously, Stop Swinging Light Kettlebells

    The kettlebell swing is a good exercise and it works your hamstrings and butt, it improves your grip, and it’s explosive, a quality that a lot of at-home exercises lack. But too many would-be kettlebell swingers (and trainers, and New York Times fitness articles) start off with a weight that is too light to accomplish…