How Many Reps Is Too Many? Here’s What the Experts Have to Say
Slow-twitch fibers are geared more towards endurance and thrive in sustained, low-intensity activity. Fast-twitch fibers are used for…
The Best Talking Heads Songs, Definitively Ranked
15. “Wild Wild Life” (1986) An uncomplicated rock song with typically atypical lyrics (“I’m wearing fur pajamas/I ride…
Why a Rowing Machine Session Benefits You More Than Other Common Forms of Cardio
The humble row machine can often be overlooked, gathering dust in the corner of the gym. But, with…
The WNBA All-Star Game Was the Most Fun Professional Sports Has Had in a Long Time
The WNBA All-Star Game, like any other All-Star Game, is an exhibition. There are no real stakes at…
My Beef With The Extreme Protein Cult
This is an edition of the newsletter Pulling Weeds With Chris Black, in which the columnist weighs in…
Our Bodies Need Vitamin D—Here’s What Happens When We Don’t Get Enough
Dr. Greene adds that vitamin D is a co-factor in producing dopamine, meaning that in order for your…
Want to Live a Longer, Healthier Life? It’s Time to Start Strength Training
Aside from targeting the major muscle groups, Holder recommends “prehab” exercises (those that can prevent injury before you…
Why It’s Time to Embrace Hybrid Training
You know that friend who’s a super fast runner but can’t do push-ups for shit? He could benefit…
The Best Movie Opening Scenes, Definitively Ranked
The opening twenty minutes of There Will Be Blood, Paul Thomas Anderson‘s operatic portrait of a ruthless oil…