Megan Falk
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The Differences Between Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber and Why You Need Both
Registered dietitians share the differences between soluble vs. insoluble fiber, including the benefits, foods high in soluble fiber, and insoluble fiber foods. Plus, they share tips to help increase your soluble fiber and insoluble fiber intake. → Read More
9 Early Fitness Deals Shape Editors Are Buying Before Prime Day
Shape editors share the discounted fitness equipment and accessories, workout clothes, and more that they're buying before Amazon Prime Day 2022. Shop resistance bands, exercise mats, barbells, and more on sale before Amazon Prime Day this year. → Read More
This Trainer-Approved Hack Will Teach You How to Position Your Feet During Hip Thrusts
A fitness expert breaks down a hack that helps you position your feet during hip thrusts. Plus, she shares other tips to make sure your hip thrusts are effective and safe. → Read More
This Resistance Band Trick Will Teach You How to Properly Engage Your Core
Not sure if you're actually engaging your core during your workouts? Try this resistance band hack, which shows you if your core is no longer engaged and teaches you how to keep your core braced during other exercises. → Read More
How to Do the Superman Exercise, Plus Variations, Benefits, and Common Mistakes
A fitness trainer explains and demonstrates how to do the superman exercise and shares modifications and progressions. Plus, she reveals the benefits of the superman exercise and how to add it to your fitness routine. → Read More
Deadlift Variations to Build Lower-Body Strength for Every Fitness Level and Exercise Need
These deadlift variations will help you make the lower-body exercise more challenging or easier depending on your fitness level and needs. Plus, you'll find deadlift variations for lower back pain and to target the glutes and hamstrings. → Read More
This Plyometric Workout for Beginners Will Get You to Enjoy Jumping Exercises
When you're new to plyometric training, try this plyometric workout for beginners to build athleticism and get your heart rate up. Plus, find tips on how to incorporate plyometric workouts into your fitness routine. → Read More
The Benefits of Plyometric Training Will Convince You to Add Jumps to Your Workouts
What is plyometrics? Here, fitness pros explain what the workout style entails, plyometric exercise examples, and the benefits of plyometric training. Plus, you'll find plyometric workouts to mix into your routine. → Read More
Why You Get 'Runner's Itch' During Cardio Workouts
Plus, what you can do to prevent that desperate need to scratch. → Read More
The Best Lunge Variations for Every Fitness Level, Goal, and Need
Dealing with knee pain or want to make lunges more challenging? Try these lunge variations, which can be tailored to any fitness level and goal. Plus, find lunge variations that target the glues, inner thighs, and core and lunge variations that improve strength and mobility. → Read More
The Benefits of EMOM Workouts Will Make It Your Go-To Training Style
Fitness experts explain what EMOM workouts involve and their key health benefits. Plus, they share the best EMOM workout exercises to incorporate into your fitness routine. → Read More
How to Do the Kettlebell Halo Exercise to Improve Upper-Body Strength and Mobility
A fitness expert shares how to perform the kettlebell halo exercise, including modifications and progressions. Plus, she explains the benefits of the kettlebell halo exercise and how to incorporate it into your workout routine. → Read More
Try These Push-Up Variations to Challenge Your Entire Upper Body and Core
Dealing with wrist pain or want to make push-ups more challenging? Try these push-up variations, which can be tailored to any fitness level and goal. Plus, find push-up variations that improve balance and triceps strength. → Read More
The Kas Glute Bridge Is the Hip Thrust Variation That Will Set Your Booty On Fire
A fitness expert breaks down how to do the Kas glute bridge, including common form mistakes, modifications, and advancements. Plus, find out which muscles the Kas glute bridge works and the difference between the Kas glute bridge vs. hip thrust. → Read More
Bruising After Foam Rolling Causes and Prevention Methods
Is it normal to develop bruises after foam rolling? Here, a physical therapist breaks down the common causes of bruising after foam rolling and how to prevent it. → Read More
This Agility Workout for Beginners Will Improve Your Coordination and Speed
New to agility training? Try this agility workout for beginners, which help improve your speed, power, balance, and coordination. Plus, find tips on how to incorporate agility workouts into your routine. → Read More
Exactly When to Use Dynamic and Static Stretches to Improve Your Workouts and Recovery
What is dynamic stretching and static stretching? Here, a personal trainer explains the difference between static vs. dynamic stretching and when to use each one. Plus, she shares dynamic stretches and static stretches to try. → Read More
8 Grip Strength Exercises That Will Help You In Fitness and In Life
Wondering how to improve grip strength? Try these trainer-approved grip strength exercises to improve your workouts and daily activities. Plus, find out why grip strength is so important both in and out of the gym. → Read More
Try These Squat Variations When You Need to Shake Up Your Leg Day Routine
Dealing with lower back pain or want to make bodyweight squats more challenging? Try these squat variations, which can be tailored to any fitness level and goal. Plus, find squat variations that improve mobility and balance. → Read More
The Best Yoga Poses to Relieve Gas, According to a Yoga Instructor
Try these instructor-approved yoga poses for gas when you need to relieve flatulence. Plus, these yoga poses to relieve gas also help stretch your hips, pelvis, thighs, and lower back. → Read More