Exercise
Here's a short explainer for a common question: How my repetitions should I do in one set of a strength exercise? There are several schools of thought about rep ranges. I'll debunk a couple and then provide a strong recommendation! First, we'll start with
Exercise
It's the most common and consequential Google search most people make to start strength training: "workout plan for beginners." The results are dizzying, full of jargon and strangers' opinions. I wish I'd found clear, direct, and safe instructions when I started trying strength
Exercise
Lower back pain is so common. Globally, an estimated 31% of adults experience lower back pain, with higher rates for women in particular. The pain typically begins around or after the age of 30. Before you first experienced back pain, perhaps you never even noticed your lower back or its
Exercise
"What kind of exercise should I do?" The best exercise is the one you enjoy — but finding it can take time. The database on this page is your source for nearly 400 activity variations to consider. You might be surprised to see how many common activities can be
Exercise
The section of my NSCA textbook about shoulder impingement was a revelation for me. My shoulder joints aren't very flexible, and for years I've been frustrated by pinching pains when doing overhead dumbbell presses. Disclaimer: This article and my coaching are not intended to fix shoulder
Motivation
My love of fitness was latent for a long time. Finally embracing that passion is part of my ongoing effort to accept my full self, and I've learned (and unlearned) a lot of core beliefs and values along the way. For the majority of my life, I felt