What Does ‘Proper’ Running Form Really Look Like?
If you’ve just started pounding the pavement, you probably had this thought cross your mind soon after lacing up: What does proper running form look like? Am I running “wrong”?! Since you probably weren’t ever officia
6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’
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Stuff These Cute Pilates Socks Into Your Gym Bag, Stat
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Understanding Glucagon Function In Blood Sugar Regulation
Over the last few years, much attention has been given to insulin and its role in blood sugar management. But equally important (and often overlooked) is glucagon, a hormone that works in tandem with insulin to regulate the b
Glucagon Mechanism Of Action: Key To Blood Sugar Control
In recent years, there has been a growing wave of curiosity around glucagon, the lesser-known counterpart to insulin. While insulin often gets the spotlight in conversations about blood sugar, glucagon quietly does the work b
Does Walking ‘Count’ as Cardio, or Do You Need to Pick Up the Speed?
When you want to add a little movement to your day, there’s nothing simpler than heading outside for a walk. You don’t need a gym or specific equipment—or even any special skills. All you’ve gotta be able to do is put
The New Oomy Zen Finally Solved My ‘Always-Sore Feet’ Problem
The Oomy Zen has the thickest stack of Oofoam in the Oofos lineup, so it’s no surprise that putting the shoes on feels so good. Dr. Karthas says that’s also due to the way the foam is shaped in the shoe. The footbed’s h
I've Tested Over 50 Pairs of Running Leggings—These Are the Best
It might seem silly to have pants especially for jogging (shouldn’t any old tights get the job done?). But after you’ve taken on a tough workout in a pair of the best running leggings, you’ll know why specialized gear m
Personal Trainers Share Their Favorite Sneakers for Every Activity
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Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?
Hyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much so that “what is Hyrox?” videos are popping all around GymTok. Give any one of these a watch a