5 Balance Ball Exercises to Improve Stability

Balance is important for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is keeping you from tipping right over. It's also hugely beneficial for stability. And that in itself comes with a bunch of benefits.

Stability comes down to your "body's ability to control a joint's position or movement through a given range of motion," explains...

A Top Trainer Breaks Down Your Deadlift Problems

Deadlifts are one of the most foundational exercises in the gym, for good reason. The movement that hits the entire posterior chain (lower back muscles, glutes, and hamstrings), and serves as one of the big three powerlifting events. But some lifters stay away from the exercise as a point of principle, and claim it's a one-way ticket to back pain...

10 Things to Know About Trail Running Before You Get Started

I’ve always loved the trails, so when I first started to run, you would think I’d get right into trail running, right? Well, it wasn’t quite so simple.

As a longtime backpacking guide, I knew my way around the wilderness. But when I started running, I found it challenging to navigate the trails at a faster pace. I would tiptoe downhill, trying not to slip...

How to Use Progressive Overload to Get Stronger

As you get stronger, you become able to lift heavier and heavier weights. That much is probably obvious. But what beginners sometimes miss is that it’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation: You become stronger because you lift heavier and heavier weights...

What Is Kohlrabi? Here's What You Need to Know About the Vegetable That Can Be Made Into Noodles

If you haven't tried kohlrabi, you're going to want to add it to your shopping list before your next market haul. Kohlrabi (also known as German turnips) are harvested in winter and spring, and they're usually purple, white, or pale green bulbs. While kohlrabi resembles turnips, it's actually part of the cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower family. Kohlrabi is an incredibly versatile vegetable—one that's easy to cook, can be added to many dishes, and is packed full of flavor and nutrients...

Experts Settle the Debate: Is It Better to Work Out in the Morning or at Night?

I don't know what's worse: the alarm blaring at 5 a.m., filling me with workout dread, or the anxiety that tends to creep in at the end of the day after I've failed to squeeze in some exercise. I love working out, but sometimes it's so hard to find that sweet spot in the day to get it done. Plus, there's a lot of debate about what time of day is most effective...

Save Time in the Gym While Maximizing Strength Gains With Supersets

Something about the word “superset” feels a bit intimidating—like they’re a weapon only serious strength-training devotees have in their arsenals. You’re a runner, not a weight-room junkie; there’s no room in your mileage-packed week for supersets.

Wrong. First of all, they don’t need to be intimidating...

Can You Eat Your Way to Better Mental Health? A Dietitian Explains

Let’s face it: There’s a lot in life you can’t control. However, to the degree that you have access to healthy foods, you can take charge of what you eat to influence your happiness and mental wellness. Numerous studies confirm that dietary factors can shift your mood — for better or worse. So, if you’re languishing, here are some foods that may help, as well as...

How Many Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Do You Actually Need Per Day?

By now, you likely (hopefully) know that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is beneficial for your health. But get this: Only one in 10 U.S. adults actually eats enough fruits and veggies to meet the daily intake recommendations for each of them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

But why does that even matter? And why are dietitians...

Eating Habits to Avoid For a Better Immune System

For many people, the scariest thing about winter approaching isn't the thought of digging out those snow boots and braving the increasingly bitter weather: it's the return of cold and flu season. While washing your hands thoroughly, avoiding crowds, and steering clear of anyone you know to be sick can all help reduce your risk of coming down with something...