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Do you have to wipe down machines at Planet Fitness? Breaking a sweat feels good when you’re working out, but leaving that sweat on the equipment is a no-no. Who wants to walk up to a machine that’s still damp with someone else’s perspiration? Most ...
Read moreHow do you get the strength to do a pull-up? “The best way to build pull-up power is by doing wide-grip lat pull-downs, both heavy-weight sets and high-rep sets,” says Lerwill. “Eccentric pull-ups – where you ‘jump’ to the top position and lower back down ...
Read moreWhich way do you stand in a squat rack? So here’s the big secret: you face toward the hooks of the squat rack when you’re squatting. Here’s the step-by-step: You approach the squat rack from the side that the barbell is on. You put your ...
Read moreHow can I run without losing muscle? Keep a slower pace. Your muscles won’t melt away if you ramp it up (eventually) to jogging three or four times a week. As long as you get in the habit of programming it right, these runs will ...
Read moreHow many miles is an 8K race? Five miles in length, the 8K occupies a spot somewhere between the more popular 5K and 10K distances. Yet if there is a big road race 8K in your town, you’re going to run it. How long should ...
Read moreIs it OK to squat with dumbbells? Squats with dumbbells can be even more effective than barbell squats at building muscle in your legs when done correctly. The dumbbell pistol squat, and Bulgarian split squat, are both unilateral exercises. This means they work one leg ...
Read moreWhy is my heart rate so high when I run but I feel fine? If you’re not adequately hydrated, your heart rate can increase because your blood volume decreases, and your body runs low on the fluids it needs to maintain body temperature. It’s important ...
Read moreHow long should bulking last? A bulking phase can last anywhere from 1 month to over 6 months or longer, depending on your goals. To start bulking, add a given number of calories to your typical daily calorie intake. You can determine how much to ...
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