The Great World Race & the Remarkable 7-Day Journey of Ellen Hunter Gans

The waiver for Antarctica was not especially comforting. In fact, according to Ellen Hunter Gans, it essentially boiled down to a simple message: if something goes wrong on the frozen continent, you're on your own. For many people, such a warning would serve as a compelling reason to stay home. For Gans, a lifelong traveler, writer, mother, and increasingly ambitious…

Why This Exercise Deserves a Spot in Your Workout

The Dumbbell Lateral Lunge Most people train in straight lines. We squat up and down, lunge forward, walk forward, run forward, and for a lot of us, lean forward at a desk during our work day. But everyday life—and most sports—require us to move through multiple planes of movement. That’s why I’m a big fan of the dumbbell lateral lunge.…

Body Sculpting with Kettlebells for Men

Kettlebells are a surprisingly simple and incredibly effective tool for a full-body workout. Unlike traditional dumbbells, the true power of the kettlebell lies in its unique shape. Body Sculpting with Kettlebells for Men gives readers a comprehensive guide to using this unique fitness tool, complete with workouts for all fitness levels. (more…)

Improve Your Rear View with These Back and Butt Toning Exercises

4 Back and Butt Toning Exercises to Improve Your Rear View by Jo Brielyn   Want a sleeker, slimmer silhouette? Then make sure you don't neglect those muscles behind you. Even if you can't see them easily when you look in the mirror, they're still there! When you work your abdominal and chest muscles, (more…)

How to Calculate Your Target Heart Rate

Calculating Heart Rate   Your target heart rate is the level of exertion you should aim for when exercising in order to gain the most benefits from your workout. Your target heart rate is also a useful range for how your body is responding to your workout. (more…)

The Bare Facts About Barefoot and Minimalist Running

The Bare Facts About Barefoot and Minimalist Running by Jo Brielyn   Have you ever seen people in the gym or in your neighborhood exercising barefoot or roaming around town in their five-toe shoes and thought about kicking off the shoes for your next run or workout? The concept is nothing new. (more…)

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