It seems like an easy one, but if your form is even just a little bit off with this move you run the risk of straining your back and taxing the wrong muscle group. I’m talking about deadlifts, people! More specifically, stiff leg deadlifts. Here’s what you might be doing wrong and how to do them right. What Most People Do Wrong They...
Too much work and not enough time to get it all done do? You’re definitely not alone. But don’t think late nights at the office or pulling all-nighters is the way to solve your problem. Sneaking in those extra hours could be exactly what your boss doesn’t want you to do—even if she doesn’t realize it yet. While a 40-hour work week is...
Photo: Alex Chiu On Saturday, October 10, I had the great pleasure of hosting the first The Jensie Gran Fondo in Marin County, California. The event offered three rides, 100 miles, 70 miles, and 40 miles, which allowed road cyclists of all abilities to gather together and take part in a day of fun and suffering with me. It was a bizarre feeling...
Week three of my five week workout plan is all about YOU. You’ll be using your own bodyweight to workout your whole body. (Here’s Workout #1 and Workout #2, in case you missed them.) Leave the weights in the gym and try this circuit any where you’d like—all you need for this is you. Still, if you’d like to up the challenge or modify...
Did you jump for joy when you heard coconut oil was no longer on the “bad foods” list? If you’re one of the many doing cartwheels down supermarket aisles and piling your cart high with every coconut item on the shelf, you may want to read on to find out if your jubilation is truly justified. When comparing coconut oil to other fats, it does...
Running and jogging are two of the most popular fitness activities for those seeking improvements in fitness and health. As more and more people engage in these sports, increasing numbers are discovering the benefits and joys of going off-road and running on natural surfaces as an alternative to pavement running. Being a convert myself, I can...
Casey S., 35, a payer operations and analytics manager at a large health system in Newport News, VA, has always been a mindless eater. “If I was watching TV, I was popping chips into my mouth and not even thinking about it,” he says. And his poor food choices didn’t stop there. “I didn’t really cook, so I’d eat pizza all the time for...
When it comes to supplements, people either love ‘em or hate ‘em. The camp of believers pop multivitamins, probiotics, fish-oil pills, and more, thinking more vitamins and minerals are better than less. The camp of skeptics refuse to swallow, relying on a healthy diet to deliver all the necessary nutrients. Who’s right?
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Ready for week two of my five week workout plan? (Here’s Workout #1, in case you missed it.) This fun, fast routine will help you take your fitness to the next level. Just like week one, Workout #2 consists of moves for injury prevention, improving speed and agility, and strengthening your legs and core. Throw on your workout gear, find some...