For most of my adult life, exercise was an ordeal. Even mild workouts felt gruelling and I left the gym in a fouler mood than when I’d arrived. The very idea of the runner’s high seemed like a cruel joke. As a science writer investigating the mind-body connection, however, I […]
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6 Ways to Draw Fitness Boundaries When Your Home Is Also Your Gym
By focusing on what exercise brings to the table, rather than what it needs to atone for, you set yourself up for long-term sustainability and moderation in exercise, says Dr. Perelman. “When we’re exercising because it’s enjoyable, it can be much easier to avoid over-exercising, because that usually comes from […]
Why the Gym is Risky for COVID-19, and Tips for Keeping Safe
COVID-19 has been frustrating for gym rats. Even before scientists knew much about this particular virus, it was pretty clear that breathing heavily in a confined space with lots of other people around doing the same was an easy way to catch a respiratory illness, and gyms were among the […]
How much weight should you start lifting at the gym?
Marie Claire is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Keen to start weight training? Here’s where to start, according to an expert. If you’re ramping up your weight […]
Gym Spotting Guide For Weight Lifters: How To Spot Safely
When you’re really pushing yourself in the gym and working close to your limits with heavy weights, you need a spotter. They’re not there to lift the weight for you, but they will make your workout safer – as long as they know what they’re doing. For all the info […]