Why Are Some Siblings Not Close?
“Siblings by chance, best friends by choice,” the cliché goes. But ask real people about their own family dynamics, and…
How the ‘Friendship Shelf’ Theory Can Help You Identify Toxic Friends
My friend said that dialing into this approach allowed her to view friendship as ever-evolving,…
What 5 Brain Health Experts Eat to Preserve Their Cognitive Health
You don’t need a whole meal to support your brain health. An evening treat does…
Are Leg Extensions Bad for Your Knees? The Truth About Quad Growth, ACL Stress, and Knee Health
When I first started out as a certified trainer, experienced trainers would oftentimes warn me against incorporating leg extensions. They…
What Is ‘Stacked Water’—and Is It Really Better Than the Regular Thing?
For such a simple, unassuming beverage, water is bizarrely popular on social media. If you’ve ever been bored to tears…
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A Surprising Workout to Help You Feel Calmer (It’s Not Yoga)
“I like to think of exercise as a bit of a buffer,” Hillary Ammon, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the…
Meet the ‘Finger Princess’: The Annoying Friend Everyone Has
Certain friendship red flags are universally understood. Most of us can quickly point to the…
5 Things to Do When Your Social Anxiety Skyrockets, According to Therapists
But you don’t need to have social anxiety disorder to experience social anxiety. If you…
How to Be More Resilient, According to Therapists
Some people seem to have the impressive ability to shake off setbacks and stay positive.…
Reps in Reserve (RIR) Training Explained: Science, Myths, and Whether It’s Hurting or Saving Your Gains
Depending on who you ask, Reps in Reserve can be a science-backed way to train…
This Skin Care Guide Will Prepare You for All Seasons
Regular sweating and seasonal changes can wreak havoc on the skin causing breakouts, clogged pores,…
Front Squat Setup Guide: Master Bar Position, Elbow Drive & Perfect Form
Shifting the barbell from the back to the front is a whole different ballgame for…
What are ‘Super Agers’ and How Can You Become One?
You’ve probably already noticed that age really is just a number, but while it’s simply…
Half-Kneeling Pallof Press: The Anti-Rotation Core Exercise That Helps Build Stronger Lifts
Rotation exercises are all the rage because they look cool and athletic. But performing them…
Medical Experts Explain What May Be Causing Your ‘Popping’ Joints
Sometimes, our bodies produce sounds that catch us off guard, leaving us wondering if we…
The Perfect Warmup Routine for Strength Training: Move Better, Lift Stronger, Avoid Injury
I’ve spent years coaching athletes, from world-level athletes to middle-school phenoms, and lifters across a…
Traveling and Adventuring: Your Path to Staying Young, Fit, and Healthy
Aging doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. For many, the thought of growing older…
