The Best Ways to Use Your FSA and HSA Funds Before They Expire – The Fitnessista

Sharing the best ways to use FSA and HSA funds before they expire. Hello friends! How are you? I hope your morning started well! We are in full holiday mode here; I’m really trying to finish everything this week. I started baking for the holidays, but everything is gone, lol, so I’m starting over (and […]

Why the Decline Bench Press disappeared, but does it still belong in your chest training? – Muscle and fitness

There was a time when no chest workout felt complete without three pressure angles: flat, inclined, and descending. The “big three” of chest training dominated the gym floor, and lifters once considered the bench press the gold standard for chest development. Then, for some reason, the bench press steadily declined in popularity. Fast forward to […]

The ideal ski conditioning program

Skiing is a challenging activity that requires: Power Balance/stability/kinesthetic awareness Speed Muscular endurance Ski-specific strength Skiing requires strong lower body muscles, combined with a strong core and upper body. What is unique to skiing is a strong emphasis on eccentric (muscle lengthening for shock absorption) and isometric (static contraction to prevent movement) muscle contractions. To […]

Longer easy rides

I’ve started increasing the length of some of my rides, which is well tolerated as long as I don’t push too hard. This is really relaxing and enjoyable when the weather is nice. Last Tuesday we had a group ride that started out cold and foggy. I was surprised how many people came, all bundled […]

4 Athletes Share Their 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Championship Journeys – Muscle & Fitness

The dust may now have settled on the Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships held in Spain last month, but the indelible mark that race day left on those who took part is a life-changing experience. Athletes from all walks of life, not to mention individual mental and physical challenges, headed to Marbella […]