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Most ‘HIIT’ Workouts Aren’t Really HIIT
High intensity interval training made headlines in the 2010s with one specific claim: that short bursts of hard work can give the same aerobic benefits as longer sessions of jogging or cycling. But the HIIT videos you can stream today have very little to do with the original model, and many of them aren’t worth…
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7 Ways to Work Out With Limited Equipment
Home workouts are still a great, safe option in this ongoing pandemic, but not everybody has been able to put together a full featured home gym. Even if you only have a few dumbbells or a set of resistance bands — or nothing at all — there’s a workout out there for you. Here are…
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What Does It Mean to Lift ‘Heavy’?
Lift heavy to build muscle: that’s advice you’ve probably seen in a million places. But how heavy is “heavy,” and how do you know if your workout qualifies?
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How Giving Things Up for Lent Affects Your Brain and Body
The 40 days leading up to Easter, known as Lent, are a time of restriction for many. If you’re thinking of giving up chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, or meat — some of the most popular sacrifices — here’s what you should know about how doing so will affect your brain and body.