Do You Need to “Feel the Burn” to Get Results?

Do You Need to “Feel the Burn” to Get Results?

Feel the burn! It’s a common refrain in fitness — as ubiquitous as reminders to pay attention to your breath or engage your core. But what exactly is happening in your body when you “feel the burn” during exercise? And is it a sensation you should chase with every...
Can You Really Catch Up on Sleep?

Can You Really Catch Up on Sleep?

There’s nothing more important than sleep for a healthy mind and body — but sometimes, getting enough can prove elusive. Work, friends, family, stress, meal prep, workouts, and late-night Netflix binges can all get in the way of a solid night’s sleep. After so many...
Does Grunting at the Gym Actually Work?

Does Grunting at the Gym Actually Work?

Before you even see them, you hear them. The weight room dominants for whom a rep does not count unless it is accompanied by a mirror-rattling barbaric yawp. A glottal utterance from the depths of their souls that signals to all that they aren’t just serious about...
How to Exercise After a Foot or Leg Injury

How to Exercise After a Foot or Leg Injury

We hear all the time that it’s challenging to stick to a regular workout routine. So when you are happy to do the work to stay healthy, fitness injuries can feel like a betrayal by your own body. But you shouldn’t think of an injury as a defeat or fear it might...