“Basically, it’s the ratio of your waist-to-hip circumference,” says Dr. Kumar. “For a man, we don’t want it over one, meaning we don’t want the waist to have a larger circumference than the hips. Low health risk is 0.95 or lower. And then high health risk is one or higher.” Other warning signs that you […]
Side note: Taking your workouts outside is a major advantage. “There’s actually a lot of research on the benefits of doing exercise in nature versus indoors,” says Dr. Mercer. Studies have found that exercising outdoors can not only lower your perceived exertion while training but also help reduce stress, improve mood, and increase self-esteem in […]
If you are already in pain, Dr. Gross recommends seeing a physical therapist. Hip stretches will surely be part of your Rx, but having a PT guide them will ensure they’re done in a way that won’t make your pain worse. To prevent hip pain or stiffness, hip stretches can help. This, Dr. Roth explains, […]
No home gym is complete without dumbbells, and the best adjustable dumbbells will allow you to build out your dream gym even if you’re working with minimal space. Able to replace a whole rack, adjustable dumbbells are a great way to save space while ensuring you have every weight you need for whatever exercises you […]
1. Hold the stretch band (or whatever you are using instead) with both hands, palms facing up. 2. Reach your arms overhead, bringing the band behind your body. Hold for a few seconds and then bring the band back over your head and in front of your body. 3. Repeat for between 30 and 60 […]
“NEAT is actually what helps people manage their overall body composition the most,” Dr. Galpin says, saying that examples of this type of physical activity include pacing while on the phone, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, doing household chores, gardening, and playing with your kids or pets. When you consider Blue Zones, or […]
This is why researchers recommend ending each set one or two reps before failure. “This gives you the ability to both stimulate the muscle and train the muscle more frequently, so it’s like the best of both worlds,” says Welch, who generally recommends hitting each muscle group with at least three sets of 4–8 reps, […]
“A traditional bar squat might have some deviation away from the center of your body, but the Smith machine is a clear cut path of motion,” explains Randall. “This means you aren’t using as much of your stabilizer muscles, but for people who want to lift heavy without a partner, the tradeoff is in force […]
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