Fitness
We Asked Super Buff Guys: 'Hey, Why Did You Get So Buff?'
"I was always a bit fascinated by He-Man characters or muscle men."
The Best Protein Powders for Everyone, According to Swole Fitness Experts
Swole lord? Fitness n00b? We’ve sussed out the best protein powders, from vegan blends to protein shakes that are easy on the digestive system.
What Is ‘Mid-Size,’ and Should I Want to Be It?
Addressing a grab bag of health and body things people are confused about from the depths of social media.
How to Work Out When You Hate Exercise
It's important to move your limbs if you can, but is there a way to do it that doesn't involve jog or buying a treadmill?
Can I Learn to Do a Split in One Week? An Investigation
A flood of TikTok and YouTube videos promise viewers they can learn to do a split in as little as a day.
I’ve Had It With the ‘Get a Big Ass’ Workouts
Shred is my favorite exercise app precisely because it's focused on functionality and strength, not aesthetics.
Gyms in England to Reopen After the 2nd of December
The announcement comes after a month in which many gym owners defied lockdown restrictions.
No Offense, but Why Do Fitness Influencers End Up Pushing Junk Science?
Intellectually, we know that quick health fixes are bad. But then how is it that every new trend that comes along still sound so good?
How Hiking 130KM Over Mountains Changed My Relationship With Food
Putting my body under intense physical stress reminded me nothing is more important than listening to what it needs.
What Do Influencers Eat, and Why Does It Matter So Much to Us?
'What I eat in a day' videos have become the subject of unending debates about whether influencers are modeling bad behavior or just 'doing what feels right for them.'
People Visiting the Gym After Lockdown Explain What It’s Like
Gyms and leisure centres across England reopened their doors the weekend, as the country continues to “ease” out of lockdown.
Can Lifting Heavy Weights 'Tone Me Up' Without Making Me Big?
Bodybuilding, strength sports, and weight training for fun all have things in common, but one of them is not being ripped for the gods against your will.