physical exercise
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I Tried a Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course and There’s a Reason Nobody Does These Anymore
“I CAN GIVE YOU MASSIVE ARMS, BROAD SHOULDERS, AND A GIANT SIZED CHEST IN JUST FOUR WEEKS,” the Body-Tone pamphlet promises. It is the “World’s Fastest Strength and Muscle Building System.” It cost $US20 in the late 1950s, but I found the text of the program in the Stark Center Archives. I am ready to…
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12 of the Best Exercises to Do With Resistance Bands at the Gym
Resistance bands are a favorite of travelers and home-gym-havers because they can fold up into a small, light, easily transportable package. But even when you have access to a full gym, there are still a ton of exercises where resistance bands are the right tool for the job. Here are some of the best band…
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The 10 Best Exercises to Do With Tiny Dumbbells
When you’re just starting to work out, small dumbbells are a godsend: You can do the same exercises as everyone else, but with less weight. When we get strong enough, we often leave those little dumbbells behind, and that’s a shame. There are actually a lot of worthwhile exercises that don’t require much in the…
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How to Choose the Best Weightlifting Straps
Lifting straps are an essential gym bag item if you do any serious amount of deadlifting or pulling exercises. But there are several different types, and it’s important to match your straps to the type of lifting you do.