Stripper Poles Are Actually Ancient Indian Sports Gear
How history’s weirdest sport became the world’s #1 bachelor party entertainment. Ordinary objects often have fascinating stories. Take the stripper pole. Right now we associate it with barely-dressed young ladies…
Crawling Like A Baby Is Now An Exercise Trend
I tried it and felt instantly more fit. https://medium.com/media/c6ca662fd8e5845250635783dc65c5b6/href Going to the gym sounds awful to me. The last thing I want to do is look strangers in the eye when…
Science Says You Should Stop Doing These Exercises
K. Thor Jensen/OMGFacts Gym rats, take notes! It seems like every day there’s some fancy new exercise claiming to tone your glutes or puff your pecs. But the ligaments and joints…
This Bracelet Will Keep You Hydrated, Once And For All
It offers specific recommendations based on your hydration levels throughout the day. Tracking your water intake is one of those tasks supposedly made easier by mantras (like the 8×8 rule: drink…
This Smart Ring Is About To Be The Next Fitbit
Now if we could just get a fitness tracker that cooks for us, too… Keeping track of personal wellness can quickly become an overwhelming task. I know first-hand. Every day after…
Not Working Out Could Be Worse Than Cigarettes, Science Says
And we’re not just blowing smoke up your arse. It’s common knowledge that smoking is bad for you — but what might not be common knowledge is that avoiding exercise might be as…
Runners, Slow Down If You Want To Live Longer
Life is a marathon, not a race. If you’re someone who dreads the idea of going to the gym several times a week — and cringes at the mere sound of the word…
According to Science, Your Long Workouts Are A Total Waste of Time
Work smarter, not harder. ? Whether you’re working on your revenge body or just want to be able to walk up a few stairs without getting winded, quick results are likely…