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Stiff hips? Personal trainer says this is the one exercise you should do to unstick them and boost flexibility
My warm-up routine averages about 15 minutes, and I usually focus on gently increasing the range of motion around my joints using a series of simple, beginner-friendly mobility exercises. For a lower-body workout, that might include some hip rolls, dynamic frog pose, or one of my all-time favorites — the “World’s Greatest Stretch.” There’s one exercise I haven’t shared, which…
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Best Exercise Bikes for Seniors
Try before you buy. Everyone should try a bike before buying it, says Bernie Deitrick, who oversaw exercise bike testing at CR. An uncomfortable or poorly fitting bike could deter motivation and, worse, cause pain or exacerbate physical problems, Rogers says. Look into trainers. People who aren’t experienced cyclists may want to consider a session with a personal trainer, who…
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Struggling to fall asleep fast? Your exercise routine may be to blame, says new sleep study
A new study has found that the time of day in which you exercise can have a significant impact on sleep quality. Researchers at Monash University recently discovered that an evening workout can increase the time it takes to fall asleep, disrupting your sleep schedule. The study, published this month in Nature Communications, also found that exercising close to bed…
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How to Know If You’re Getting Enough Exercise
You probably know zero exercise is not enough and that going for a walk every day is generally a good thing. And if you’re training for a marathon, you’ll be on your feet for a couple hours of hard workouts every week. But what is the benchmark for a human being just trying to squeeze enough healthy exercise into their…
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This gentle form of exercise reduces your risk of sleep apnea by 10%, study says
Sleep apnea affects over 29 million Americans, with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep) being the most common form. A recent study suggests that taking a daily walk can reduce your risk of sleep apnea – and reduce the severity of your OSA overall if you have already been diagnosed. The research, published in the Journal…
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How to Relieve Soreness From Exercise
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The hardest part of sticking to a workout routine may be starting, but the second-hardest part is figuring out what to do when it’s time for another workout but you’re still sore from the first one. Below, I’ll share some tips for relieving that soreness—but, even more importantly, I’ll tell…
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Your Exercise Bike Knows a Lot About You—and It Doesn’t Keep Secrets
So, what are these companies doing with all this workout data they’re collecting? Who else can see or use it? Well, apart from Kinomap, which specifically says it shares information with the International Olympic Committee, it’s hard to say for sure. (Kinomap didn’t respond to a question from CR about this.) In most cases, your data could be shared with a…
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How to Know If You’re Getting Enough Exercise
We may earn a commission from links on this page. You probably know zero exercise is not enough and that going for a walk every day is generally a good thing. And if you’re training for a marathon, you’ll be on your feet for a couple hours of hard workouts every week. But what is the benchmark for a human…
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Recumbent vs. upright exercise bikes: which is right for you?
Stationary cycling is a great way to get a low-impact cardio workout, but not all stationary bikes are built the same. If you’ve just begun a fitness routine, you may compare recumbent vs. upright exercise bikes and wonder if one is ‘better’ to use than the other. As is the case with most pieces of workout equipment, recumbent bikes and…
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Why You Cough When You Exercise in the Cold
We may earn a commission from links on this page. It’s great to go for a run on a crisp fall day. There’s a chill in the air, a spring in your step, and—what’s this?—a hacking cough. Maybe a little wheezing. No, you’re not suddenly out of shape. Coughing after exercise in the cold is more common than you’d think,…
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