by Mens Health | Nov 2, 2022 | Fitness
Most of us know the diaphragm is a big muscle involved in breathing, but fewer realise its central role in health, stability, and fitness. And how you can leverage it to great effect with a few simple exercises. It is connected to the psoas (the large muscles that run...
by Mens Health | Jan 21, 2019 | Fitness
Want to surf like a pro? Surfing can be a difficult feat to conquer and you need to train your body in a different way than standing still and pushing weights. It’s all about flexibility, mobility and stamina and strength when it comes to surfing. These three...
by Mens Health | Mar 22, 2018 | Fitness
By forcing you to hold an exercise movement at its bottom (or hardest) point, Eccentric Quasi-Isometrics (EQIs) stretch your muscles while adding strength where you need it most, says Men’s Health Fitness Director BJ Gaddour, C.S.C.S. Related: This Is What Would...
by Mens Health | Mar 5, 2018 | Fitness
We know you love yoga—for your girlfriend. Her weekly practice makes her bendy in bed, more chill overall and therefore more sexy even when she’s lounging around. Well, we’ve got news for you. Yoga isn’t a ladies-only thing like going to the bathroom in packs. In...
by Mens Health | Feb 19, 2017 | Fitness
If you’re new to running, it’s vital to prep your body correctly before heading out the door. And in the long term, warming up right will also help ensure your success as a runner. But how do you get your body primed properly? In my experience as a coach and as a...