physicalexercise
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10 of the Most Common Pieces of Lifting Gear (and When to Use Them)
Years into being a gym rat, I have curated quite the collection of straps, wraps, sleeves, belts, and other items I can attach to my body when I’m lifting weights. Does every gym-goer need all these things? No way; I probably don’t even need all of mine. But each one has a purpose, so I’m…
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How to Get Into Position for a Goblet Squat With a Heavy Kettlebell
When you’re just getting started with squatting movements, a goblet squat is easy — just pick up a tiny kettlebell (or dumbbell). At that stage it’s light enough that you can simply bend your arms to raise the bell to chest level. But as you get stronger, that isn’t going to work anymore. What then?
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16 of the Best Gifts for the Fitness Fanatic’s Gym Bag
If you’re buying gifts for somebody who’s into working out, they’d probably love a big-ticket item like a Peloton or squat rack. But what if your budget is smaller, and you just want to help them stock their gym bag with helpful, smaller items? Here are the best fitness accessories that they’ll actually use.
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7 Fitness Trends on TikTok That Are Actually Worth Trying
TikTok is full of terrible fitness advice, from long-debunked myths spiced up with new sound clips, to misinformation on strength training, to diet tips masquerading as “gut health.” A recent study on the platform’s messaging found a concerning amount of inaccurate and diet-glorifying content on food and wellness. But there’s another side to the algorithm:…