Treadmills are disappearing from gyms worldwide, replaced by functional training equipment that’s cheaper to maintain, more engaging, and backed by solid science. From sleds to battle ropes, discover why gym operators are rethinking fitness and what this means for your next workout.
After a year of daily planks, a physiotherapist suggested one simple movement that revealed a massive gap in core training. The dead bug isn’t flashy, but it teaches your spine something no static hold ever could—and elite athletes swear by it.
A groundbreaking Japanese study shows that short bursts of intense effort can trigger the same cardiovascular adaptations as lengthy cardio sessions. But the online headlines oversimplify what the research actually found—and there are important caveats for how to use this discovery safely.
