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Walking into a gym for the first time — or returning after a long break — can feel intimidating, even for former gym rats. Rows of unfamiliar equipment, seasoned lifters and the pressure to keep up can make anyone feel out of place. But experts say a few simple strategies can help make your return to exercise feel safer, more enjoyable and, most importantly, sustainable. Starting slowly and focusing on consistency can help make your first trips to the gym far less intimidating. Eva Blanco/Westend61 – stock.adobe.com “When people come to the gym for the first time or after taking…
So long, saltines and applesauce — modern moms-to-be are turning to performance products to boost energy during pregnancy and labor like athletes. “It makes total sense,” Lauren Puretz, an OB-GYN and ultrarunner in Colorado Springs, Colo., told The Post. Whether logging miles or carrying a child, the feats take fuel — and sometimes sports nutrition products are all that go down. Just ask pro runner Emma Bates, who alleges her former sponsor, the energy gel brand UCAN, dropped her after she got pregnant last year. Joke’s on them: Products like UCAN’s were no less handy, Bates found, during her first…
One and done. The CDC and other health agencies recommend adults aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, along with two muscle-strengthening sessions a week. However, research suggests you may need much less than that to shed as much fat as through three weekly workouts. A once-a-week workout may be just as effective at burning fat as three weekly workouts, according to a study. Viacheslav Yakobchuk – stock.adobe.com Excess belly fat, namely visceral fat around the abdomen, is closely linked to several health issues like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and even inflammatory skin conditions. But the…
Your gym’s juice bar is so yesterday. The real flex in 2026 isn’t walking out of spin class with a green smoothie in hand. It’s sweating it out in the sauna, braving the cold plunge or squeezing in a little post-workout pampering. And New Yorkers have taken notice. Across the city, high-end gyms have evolved into full-service performance destinations where recovery has moved from the sidelines to center stage. Luxury fitness clubs are expanding into advanced wellness and longevity spaces with high-end recovery services. Vosk Center “For years, fitness was all about pushing harder, going faster, more reps, more miles,…
Folks who shelled out as much as $46 for an exercise class are going home with more than a post-workout glow — some are reporting they’ve picked up a nasty fungal infection, too. Solidcore has studios around the country, with 16 locations around the city, two on Long Island and two directly across the Hudson. They specialize in workouts on a machine called a “sweatlana” that’s inspired by a Pilates reformer. It’s on and around those machines that people suspect ringworm is spreading. Some fitness fans are urging others to wear socks and wipe down the machines thoroughly. “Went to…
Legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz is revealing how he keeps up his equally legendary abs. While he’s always been in fantastic shape, he underwent a kind of fitness “Lenaissance” later in life, Men’s Health writes in a cover story about the the “Are You Gonna Go My Way” singer. It happened before Kravitz turned 50 — he felt bloated and out of sorts. In response, he moved in with his personal trainer and close friend in Miami for half a year. Kravitz has worked with trainer Dodd Romero for nearly 30 years. Romero also works with other A-listers including Denzel Washington,…
We don’t know Victoria’s secret, but we might’ve figured out Vini Jr.’s. People on social media have been pointing out that World Cup soccer players seem to be rocking some extra support underneath their jerseys — or out on their own. “Their matching sports bras are sooooo cute,” reads one TikTok caption. “This is peak girlhood.” “I love their little sports bras,” wrote another user. Elite players don’t all train the same, thanks to a high-tech accessory hidden beneath the jersey. FIFA via Getty Images While the undergarments certainly evoke the iconic image of Brandi Chastain at the 1999 Women’s…
Half of Americans are looking to flip their approach to wellness on its head in 2026, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, split evenly by generation, looked at whether Americans are taking a simplified approach or leaning more toward “healthmaxxing” — and how this might be changing in 2026. The research explored how Americans are navigating today’s rapidly evolving wellness landscape — revealing a notable shift. While Americans have more access than ever to health information, products, and innovations—such as AI-powered health tools and tech-driven wearables—many are becoming more selective about which trends they embrace. The…
With temperatures soaring and the sun shining, more people are mixing outdoor running with gym workouts this summer. But while you may not think twice about what you throw on your feet, experts say you’re making a big mistake in your footwear choice. And the results could leave you with a host of injuries. While many people wear the same pair of shoes for all their workouts, this could mean trouble when it comes to injuries. peopleimages.com – stock.adobe.com It may seem more economical to use your running shoes for a lifting session, or vice versa. The truth? Running shoes…
Just months after declaring pilates was “over,” Hailey Bieber is showing off the next fitness craze powering her peach. And experts say it can trick your muscles into working harder for a “crazy pump.” “I love Pilates, I really do,” she said in an April interview with TIME. “But I think it’s become a little bit of a fad, and it’s really hard to find really good teachers that care about form.” Hailey Bieber sported BFR bands and a weighted vest during a recent workout. Instagram/@haileybieber Less than two months later, Bieber posted a photo wearing a weighted vest, a…