May 2018

The world-renowned fitness artist plugs major benefits of sweating together.Photo Credit: Jessica Nash PhotographyEven if you know your way around the gym with your eyes closed, trying new group workouts can be intimidating. It’s why my NW Method places a huge focus on support and encouragement. I’m proud of the safe environment I’ve built to...

Patrik Giardino / GettyThe Problem: Your endurance sucks. You’re huffing and puffing during your rec league basketball games. This never happened in your 20s and 30s. The Solution: First, don’t blame your age, says Carwyn Sharp, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., chief science officer of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). “Yes, aging can play a role in declining performance,”...

Jay SullivanCombining the kettlebell Romanian deadlift and a goblet squat is a smart move. You hit your hamstrings, glutes, and lower-back muscles with the RDL and then tax your quads, core, and upper-back muscles—as you fight to keep your torso upright—with the squat. Better yet, the move can serve multiple purposes, according to trainer Nicolas Panebianco...

Cold is really catching these days. Aubrey Marcus, whom I recently filmed a nice podcast with, was asked about his winning daily behaviors on another show. The very first thing he mentioned was “exposure to cold.” His practice is finishing his morning shower with a three-minute stint at full cold setting. He mentioned the hormonal...