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Feel Your Best with These Easy Mobility Exercises

Regular mobility training is the secret to staying in tip top shape. And simple mobility exercises make it possible to take care of your body while also giving it your all. Keep reading to find out how to maintain or improve your body’s mobility.

A white man does a side plank to work on his side abs

Work your side abs with these 7 waist-smoothing moves

If you dream of a defined waist and a flatter tummy – it may be within reach! Side abs are the key to this part of the body. Try these targeted moves to work your side abs effectively, and see if they help you towards your feel-good body.

Two clear glasses of Clear Whey in iced-tea brown and raspberry-red, garnished with fresh peaches and mint

Clear Whey: Whey protein isolate has never been so refreshing!

Hold onto the summer and make it last with our new addition, Clear Whey! This zero-sugar drink will support muscle growth and post-workout recovery, but it’s not just another protein shake! Have we piqued your curiosity? We’ll let you in on a little secret: this light and refreshing alternative is made from whey protein isolate.

A white woman does yoga on an active recovery day

Why active recovery matters: Get moving on your rest days!

On leg day you stumble into the locker room on wobbly legs, your arms shake after your upper body workout, and the abdominal circuit rewards your core with intense training – you always give it your all in the gym. But then you’ve got to reward yourself: with your favorite protein shake and regular recovery

A man of color in sports gear does a goblet squat indoors, holding a kettlebell.

Goblet Squat: Tips and tricks to make yours the most effective

There are countless squat variations, and the goblet squat is one of our favorites! Not only is it super effective, but also helps you to get the hang of the movement pattern of a classic squat using the barbell. But no matter your level of expertise, you should consider including goblet squats in your routine.

What to eat after a workout: mixed salad with protein is perfect for weight loss

What to eat after a workout? The essentials are all in here

Should you eat after your workout? If you do, what? Well, that depends on your goal. We’ve summarized tips for what to eat after a workout to either help gain muscle or lose weight.

Vegan Protein Bread with avocado slices - a good suggestion of what to eat before a workout

What to Eat Before a Workout – Our Rules for 3 Goals

Wondering if it’s better to eat pre or post workout? Here, we explain how fueling up before a session can give you the most energy, and what to eat before a workout for best results. Plus: Why your goals can change what you should eat beforehand, and tasty recipes to help you get exactly what

A group of friends of many skin colors, hair colors, and genders laughs to release dopamine. They are standing outside.

All about dopamine: How to take charge of your happiness hormone

Known as a happiness hormone, dopamine is the chemical messenger behind the reward system in your brain and drives your ability to motivate yourself. The best thing about it: you can influence when your body releases dopamine, so you really can make yourself happy.

Eine Gruppe von Menschen macht CrossFit

33 Types of Sports – And Which Is Best for You

If you’re trying to exercise more, but aren’t sure which physical activity to choose, look no further. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about the different types of sports out there, and give you the tips and tools to figure out which one is best for you. From martial arts to

Two women of different skin colors do strength training for runners

Strength Training for Runners Made Easy

Whether you’re an occasional runner, active hobby runner, or a competitive marathoner, strength training for runners will improve your health and performance. This article explains which muscles you should train, including two sets of the best strength and balance exercises for runners. The best thing is you don’t need a gym or a lot of

A woman does pushups as part of her extreme HIIT workout indoors

How fast can you master our new extreme HIIT workout?

You already know what HIIT is from many of our workouts, whether it’s the Tabata method, circuit training, or the 3-day split. Our new extreme HIIT workout is going to push you to your limits. Find out what you’re capable of, then work from there! Time yourself and put it in the comments – we’d

learn to do a pull-up, whether at the gym or at home

Learn to do a pull-up with our 5 prep moves

You’re in great shape, but still break into a sweat just thinking about pull-ups? Then it’s time to start our pull-up training! Here are the 5 best exercises to learn to do a pull-up, no matter your gender or body type!