Ah, the “dadbod.” A recently coined term, it describes the body of a man whose belly suggests that he’s had a few…
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When it comes to health, little things can make the biggest difference. Like asking for dressing on the side or…
You would be hard pressed to find someone in the gym who isn’t there to reach some kind of goal. Whether it be…
When you’re just starting out, the gym is an intimidating place. Not only can you feel self-conscious about whether…
Dear Lifehacker,
I’ve heard that I should be “mixing it up” and changing up my workouts at the gym. My friend, who’s…
When you lift weights with poor form, you risk injury. While practicing often helps poor form, sometimes the real…
I’m a huge fan of tracking calories in order to lose weight. This process is quite powerful...with one exception.…
Exercising is all about finding motivation. This custom bicycle stand you can build at home will let you watch TV…
MyFitnessPal, our favorite fitness and nutrition tracking tool, has always been free, but the service just added a…
Pushing yourself to your limits at the gym may make you feel like a beast and give you major bragging rights, but if…
No-equipment workouts are convenient and can build strength, but when you’re bored with push-ups and squats, here…
Everyone knows what a bad workout feels like. Your appendages feel like they’re going to fall off. Even the pink…

The push-up is a basic exercise we all should master. Getting into proper form is essential, and this video provides…
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I’m an overweight man who has struggled to lose weight my entire life. My doctor tells me that my…
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” How many times have you heard this adage? It isn’t always true, of…
Exercise: Good for your health. Pollution: Bad for your health. If you live in a smoggy city, balancing those…
When it comes to weight loss, people often think that you need to spend countless hours in the gym, pounding away…
For those of us who haven’t “upgraded” to a smartwatch or sports watch, the ability to run and/or workout with our…
It’s a big transition, going from walking (or no exercise) to running or jogging. While many beginner running…