strength training
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What It Actually Means to ‘Tone’ Your Muscles
The word “toning” is something of a joke in many fitness circles, because it’s a word that’s thrown around when people mean other things. Sometimes it’s a code word for being thin, as when somebody may promise you that a workout will tone your muscles rather than making you bulky. Other times it’s a moneymaking…
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How Long Is Too Long to Spend on a Machine at the Gym?
If you’re new to going to the gym, we have a whole guide to the basic, possibly embarrassing questions that may come up in your head. But today we’re going to zero in on one of the more common things to overthink about: How long a time is it ok to spend on a machine?
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What the 12-3-30 Workout Gets Wrong (and What It Gets Right)
The 12-3-30 workout has taken over TikTok, which is a testament to the algorithm and a few influencers’ abilities to game it. It’s really just treadmill walking, with specific parameters and overblown promises. So let’s break down the pros, cons, and caveats — and make a plan for how to do a similar workout that…
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What to Expect the First Time You Go to the Gym
Your first day in the gym can be pretty intimidating. I remember spending a whole semester in one half of my university’s gym because the other room was, I don’t know, scary. And if you haven’t been to the gym in a while — or ever — you probably have questions. So let’s talk through…