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How to do the pistol squat

How to do the pistol squat: Everything you need to know, including the benefits, modifications, and common mistakes
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Is foam rolling better than other pre-workout warm-ups? Researchers find out

Is foam rolling and stretching better than other types of pre-workout warm-ups? Recently, researchers conducted a study to find out.
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Can CrossFit help with pain and reduce the need for pain medication? New Study

Recently, researchers set out to explore if CrossFit could also reduce back pain and the need for pain medication.
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Does exercise sharpen your memory? How long do the benefits last? New research

Does working out the day before improve your memory the following day? Let’s look at the new research.
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How many pushups should I do in a day for optimal results?

The number of pushups you should do in a day depends on factors like your fitness level and goals; Here are the general guidelines and tips for proper form.
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Inside NBA athlete training: Strength coach shares insights on success and recovery

During this interview, Keke Lyles shared great insight into the proper training techniques and tools needed to achieve peak performance for athletes.
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If Hyrox isn’t your thing, try the shorter intense ‘acid bath’ sprint workout

Some people are swapping Hyrox for the CrossFit Acid Bath sprint workout; let’s look at what it is and the reasons to try this simple, short, and intense challenge.
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Make this full-body stretching routine part of your morning or evening regimen

There are plenty of reasons to start stretching regularly, including improving your range of motion, circulation, and athletic performance.
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Champion bodybuilder Arnie is back again with a killer push pull workout

Check out bodybuilding champion Arnie's latest push-pull workout. A push-pull workout is worth doing when you want to hit multiple muscle groups in one session.
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How to use the 30/30/30 method to get fit

Are you looking to switch up your mornings to be healthier and support your fitness goals? Discover how the 30/30/30 method works to see if it's right for you.
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When should you take creatine to optimize muscle growth? Here’s the science

Let’s look at the science on the benefits of creatine and the best time to take this supplement to optimize muscle growth.
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How to perfect oblique crunches for a stronger, more defined core

To get chiseled abs, you have to target your abdominal muscles at the front and your obliques on the sides of your core with moves like oblique crunches.
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Data shows hiking is increasingly popular — Follow these helpful hiking tips

Hiking is natural and beneficial, and it’s positive news that more people are interested in putting on the right hiking shoes and heading out into the great outdoors.
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Are marathons more or less popular these days? Let’s look at the data

Are marathons and ultra-marathons more or less popular these days? Let’s look at recent data and the history of the marathon.
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Does bench pressing sculpt your pecs more or your triceps? New study finds out

Recently, researchers wanted to know whether bench pressing increases chest hypertrophy more than the triceps.
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Quadrobics is a full-body workout surging in popularity — Here’s what to know

Quadrobics is one of the fastest-growing fitness trends, with a 174% surge in interest in Google searches compared to last year.
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New data shows an increase in men trying yoga and pilates. What are the benefits?

Recent Strava data reveals that the share of men uploading and practicing Pilates or yoga has significantly increased.
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Can doing bicep curls on one arm boost strength in the other? Study finds out

In a fascinating new study, researchers set out to explore whether only training one arm would affect muscle strength and size in the other.
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Burnout is out, balance is in — Strava data shows people prioritizing rest days

Strava data recently revealed that more people are prioritizing rest days and balance rather than burnout. Let’s look at the data.
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Can you burn body fat just by walking and wearing a weighted vest? New research

Recently, researchers wanted to understand whether walking in a weighted vest could burn body fat and reduce body weight. Let's take a look at the study results.
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Run clubs are the new nightclubs — Strava data shows huge rise in popularity

Run clubs are replacing nightclubs as social hotspots. Let's look at the data.
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Plogging is a new fitness trend that’s good for your health and the environment

When a fitness trend benefits your health, fitness, environment, and local communities, we at The Manual want to know about it. Here’s the down low on plogging.
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What exercise burns the most calories? Here’s your guide to calorie-torching workouts

Let’s look at how calorie-burning contributes to weight loss and what exercise burns the most calories.
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Here’s why fitness buffs are swapping gyms for TRX suspension trainers

With TRX training, you’re suspended from an anchor point, which challenges you to engage your core.
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Should you take fish oil when training? What are the benefits? New study is in

Recently, researchers set out to explore if supplementing omega-3 fatty acids affects muscle strength, mass, and function.
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Sit ups are falling out of favor — what does the research show?

Experts at Harvard Health state that the sit-up’s downfall is largely due to fitness professionals realizing the limitations and potential risks.
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Does taking magnesium supplements boost muscle mass and power? New study is in

Could magnesium supplementation also boost your muscle mass and power? Recently, researchers decided to find out.
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Pros and cons of remote personal training — the fastest-growing fitness trend

The trend of remote personal training started picking up steam with the pandemic, and it continues on the cusp of 2025.
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Is 30-30-30 worthy or hype? What to know about the latest growing fitness trend

30-30-30 rapidly grew in popularity on TikTok this year as people continue trying to find ways to enhance their wellness.
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What does your walking pace have to do with your risk of dementia? New research

Researchers explored the association between a slowing gait or walking pace and the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
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Can soaking in a hot tub and running yield similar benefits? Surprising UK study

Researchers explored if sitting in a hot tub and going for a run have similar benefits.
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Does your fitness level, BMI, or body weight affect your risk of heart disease?

Researchers explored whether your body weight or your fitness level better predicts your heart disease risk
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Pick up those kettlebells — hot-off-the-press study shows impressive benefits

A new study will make you want to pick up those kettlebells and get to work. Let’s look at the study and the history of the kettlebell.
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The ultimate guide to tricep stretches: Improve strength and flexibility

Performing tricep stretches increases your flexibility, strength, and range of motion.
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New study explores whether regular exercise can lower your risk of dementia

New study explores whether regular exercise can lower your risk of dementia
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Dumbbell Romanian deadlift: A beginner’s guide to this powerful strength move

Add the dumbbell Romanian deadlift to your workout routine and scorch those hamstrings and glutes.
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Does working out too close to bedtime affect your sleep quality? Study finds out

Could working out too close to bedtime negatively affect your sleep quality? Researchers set out to find some answers.
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Here’s the one fitness practice Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg can’t go without

Mark Wahlberg shares that he takes an ice bath, no matter where he goes, and “stays living that cold life”.
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Bodybuilding champion Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his tips for staying active

The Terminator is on a mission to help everyone, especially older people, lead more physically active, healthy lifestyles.
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Jumpstart your new year fitness goals with TikTok’s viral Winter Arc challenge

Make your health and fitness a priority this season with the Winter Arc TikTok challenge
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Sculpt your upper back with dead hangs: The ultimate guide

Dead hangs can help you sculpt your upper back and decompress your spine.
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Can music help you run faster for longer? Here’s what the science shows

Could listening to high-energy songs while running give you a boost so you can pick up the pace and finish that tough run?
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Will you exercise more if you stick to what you enjoy? New study dives in

This study suggests that sticking with exercise intensities that you find more comfortable or pleasurable could be more motivating.
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Ryan Reynolds’ celebrity fitness trainer shares the top ways he stays shredded

Ryan Reynolds fitness trainer shares how he stays shredded by incorporating strength training, interval training, and more.
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Bulking vs. cutting: A beginner’s guide to changing your body composition

Here's what you need to know about bulking vs. cutting to adjust your body fat composition and achieve your goals.
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Is too much protein bad for you? The facts about your daily intake

Protein has many benefits, but how much is too much protein? Discover the ideal range and the best food sources.
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Study finds walking could turn back the clock for your brain by this many years

A new study reveals that walking could make your brain this many years younger.
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Is exercise enough to combat the effects of sitting all day? New study dives in

Is exercise enough to combat the effects of sitting all day? New study dives in
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Cable bicep curls: Your secret weapon for sculpting bigger arms

You can include the cable bicep curl in your upper body training days to swell those biceps.
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How many gyms do you have to visit in 24 hours to smash a world record?

34-year-old asthma sufferer, Leo Robertson, smashed the world record and visited the most gyms in 24 hours.
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