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There are many places to get information on health and fitness. You can come to SET FOR SET for the latest information on bodybuilding and strength. You could also go to YouTube and watch some videos. However, there’s another useful spot—health and fitness forums! These communities can provide a ton of information and educational opportunities. They act as a meeting ground for millions of people, laymen and experts alike, to discuss an array of topics and provide valuable knowledge and experiences. We wanted to give you what we think are the 5 best health and fitness forums on the internet.…
While Sundays are often a day to hide on the sofa for some, hoping that the working week will stay away, athletes like former WWE Superstar and popular fitness coach Natalie Eva Marie believe that Sunday’s account for their most important workout of the week. Here’s how to follow her KALSU WOD while respecting our fallen heroes. For fitness enthusiast Natalie Eva Marie, Sundays are a chance to get a head start on the week and crush Monday before it rears its ugly head. “Every Sunday is a ‘Hero Workout,’ she explains via Instagram. “Dedicated to a first responder or…
Watch World Cup Zonhoven today to see Mathieu van der Poel make his highly-anticipated return to cyclocross, with free live streams available across the world.It’s a double-header in the World Cup this weekend, with Round 6 in Zonhoven on Sunday 22 December coming the very next day to Round 5 in Hulst.All eyes will be on Mathieu van der Poel as the world champion makes his long-awaited return to cyclocross in this race. Elsewhere, the packed men’s field should include the likes of Michael Vanthourenhout, Eli Iserbyt, Toon Aerts, Laurens Sweeck, Felipe Orts, Thibau Nys, and Lars van der Haar.In…
Maria Sollon Maria Sollon Scally MS, CSCS holds a Master’s Degree in Performance Enhancement/Injury Prevention and Kinesiology. She has obtained numerous certifications in various areas of fitness and is a national conference presenter. Maria specializes in Pilates, Performance Coaching, and Corrective Exercise Techniques and Kettlebells. She is the creator of the Plyo Pilates Method and has developed a series of amazing workout DVDs. She is a Master Trainer for Total Gym, Resist-a-Ball, Body Blade, Peak Pilates, Kettle Bell Concepts and is a freelance writer for Fitness accredited magazines, newsletters, and fitness blog sites. Maria demonstrates her knowledge each day and…
Capricorn is the tenth sign in the zodiac, symbolized by a mountain goat. Anyone born between December 22 and January 19 is a Capricorn zodiac sign. The most common Capricorn traits are typically responsible and reliable. Designated driver? Accountability partner? The friend you can count on to tell you when you have food in your teeth? Enter: the Capricorn! Some famous Capricorns include: Martin Luther King, Jr., Stephen Hawking, Oprah, Jim Carrey, Dolly Parton, Michelle Obama, Betty White, Denzel Washington, John Legend, Ellen DeGeneres, and Muhammad Ali. Ruled by the disciplined and task-oriented planet Saturn, Capricorns are known…
Unless you’re already a trained gymnast, bar muscle-ups are one of the most challenging bodyweight movements you can attempt. In addition to requiring significant core and upper-body strength, muscle-ups demand excellent mobility, body awareness, coordination, and timing. If you’re determined to add muscle-ups to your gym repertoire, know that there’s a right and wrong way to develop this skill. The wrong way: Repeatedly swinging and slamming your body against the bar until you’re fatigued, frustrated, and possibly injured. The right way: A muscle-up progression. A muscle-up progression is a series of increasingly difficult movements that gradually develops your muscle-up technique while…
One final lately post before Christmas break. Have a holly jolly holiday! Today is the last day of new blog posts until 2025! I’m taking some time off of blogging to be with the family while the kids are out of school for the holidays. You can follow along on Instagram to see our holiday in real time! We’ll be staying in Charlottesville for Christmas, but we’re heading on our first Disney cruise (and the kids’ first cruise!) for New Year’s! We’re going with my sister’s fam and my parents, and everyone is excited. I’ll see you all in January…
COVID-19 has had an immense impact not just on the framework of our daily lives, but also on our mental health and well-being. With over 60% of American adults reporting unwanted weight gain during the COVID-19 pandemic and 48% reporting an increase in stress, it’s time for a return to healthy habits and a consistent fitness routine. You may be ready to conquer a new fitness regimen, but are you ready to return to the gym? You may even be wondering: “Is the gym safe?” Even though the number of vaccinated people continues to rise and COVID rates continue to…
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Imagine scrolling through social media and seeing a well-known doctor passionately explaining how a dietary supplement can “cure” type 2 diabetes. Sounds convincing, right? But what if I told you that the doctor never said any of it? Welcome to the unsettling world of deepfake health scams, where AI-generated videos are being used to mislead and exploit unsuspecting individuals. We’ve seen it done with celebrities, and now deepfake health scams are becoming more prevalent on social media and online, with people believing it’s actually the doctor saying these things rather than AI putting…
There was so much new gear, race action, and ground-breaking happenings in 2024 that I’m just starting to process everything. It was a banner year for cycling, racing especially. The Olympic years are always good for new tech and outrageous pricing in the cycling world. All the fans cross their fingers and hope that new tech leads to a victory for their favorite rider (Victor Koretzky over here). While others sit back and wait till the latest and greatest trickles down to a palatable price. (Photo: Janice Checchio ) With all the racing, tire companies out-sizing each other, and the rise of…