A neuroscientist explains what happens to your brain when you get a 'runner's...
"Runner's high" is a euphoric feeling that many people feel after a hard run. Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist at New York University, explains the chemical changes occurring in the brain.Follow Tech...
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5 things beginner runners need to get started
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.I'm not a very athletic person, but I...
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Playing ‘Pokémon Go’ could make you a healthier person, study suggests
A new study has found that "Pokémon Go" not only allows users to catch 'em all, but also gets them noticeably more active than non-players in the process. Hanzhang Xu, a graduate researcher at Duke...
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There may be a 3rd pillar of physical fitness beyond diet and exercise
Most of us know that to be healthy, we need to eat well and exercise.But focusing on just those two things may not be enough, according to a theory investigated (and experienced) by journalist and...
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A fitness industry CEO explains the best thing 20-somethings can do for their...
If Ben Midgley could go back in time and talk to his 25-year-old self, he wouldn't advise shrinking from a challenge.The CEO of Crunch Fitness Franchise started his career in the fitness industry at a...
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This twist on the classic dumbbell is one of the best ways to work out
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Performing multiple sets of bicep curls...
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The CEO of a fitness franchise explains the key to fitting workouts into your...
Fitting workouts into a busy schedule can be tricky."People are naturally not motivated. They're just not!" Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Fitness Franchise, told Business Insider.Raising kids, having long...
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Here's how hot yoga can be good — and bad — for you
The INSIDER Summary:Hot yoga has become increasingly popular. Its benefits include flexibility and less warm-up time. Although practicing hot yoga is safe for most people, it can cause some people to...
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This simple massage tool can alleviate muscle pain and headaches in 15 minutes
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Having a headache can easily ruin your...
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I worked out with a Playboy bunny for a week and I have newfound respect for...
We all know what spring break means for most college students: beach, drinks, and shenanigans. Well, that's not my spring break. Never has been. My final spring break was spent in Los Angeles training...
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The founder and CEO of ClassPass is swapping roles with an investor who...
ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia is stepping down from her role as CEO. The 34-year-old founder is swapping roles with executive chairman Fritz Lanman, who will now be taking the helm of the New...
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Apparently, your body burns calories while you sleep — a sleep specialist...
The INSIDER Summary:Our bodies burn calories when we sleep, especially during the REM (rapid eye movement) sleep stage, according to sleep specialist Dr. Michael Breus.During REM sleep, our glucose...
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'The Body Coach' Joe Wicks tells us the one unhealthy food he would never eat
Instagram star Joe Wicks, or "The Body Coach" as he is known to his followers, has built a fitness empire on showing people how to get "Lean in 15."The concept is based on 15-minute recipes, which he...
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A day in the life of 24-year-old Instagram star and personal trainer Zanna...
LONDON — At only 24, Zanna van Dijk has Instagram largely to thank for her success.The London-based fitness blogger and personal trainer, who has over 150,000 followers, started fitness events company...
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This subscription service brings exclusive fitness studio classes to your home
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.If you're tired of the treadmill, and...
View ArticleWhat it's like to a take an underwater cycling class, where all the bikes are...
The INSIDER Summary:AQUA Studio NY is the only underwater cycling studio in New York, and offers a variety of AquaCycling classes. The Tribeca studio has about 15 stationary bikes submerged in a...
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How a 34-year-old personal trainer convinced royals and the super-rich to...
LONDON — London-based Tom Oliver is a personal trainer to some of the most high-profile families in the world, including three royal families and a presidential family.The 34-year-old is coy about...
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