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Let’s face it, sometimes training feels like déjà vu. Bands, bodyweight circuits, and dumbbell presses day in and day out can start to feel a little stale. If you’re an avid gym-goer ready to shake things up, it’s time to change the stimulus and utilize some underrated but incredibly effective tools: kettlebells, landmine setups, and sleds. These pieces of equipment aren’t just fun; they’re functional. They challenge your coordination, conditioning, and strength in new ways while helping you bust through plateaus. Even better, they’re available in most well-equipped gyms and aren’t as intimidating as they might seem. Let’s break down…

This year, after a seven-year hiatus, Lay’s brought back the Do Us a Flavor campaign, urging fans to create their own chip flavor. There was an overwhelming response, with more than 700,000 submissions. Somehow, the snack brand narrowed it down to three unique flavors, selling them at stores so fans could conduct the ultimate taste test and decide which aspiring chip flavor developer would be awarded $1 million. Well, the court of public opinion has spoken, and the winner has been announced. The 2025 Lay’s Do Us A Flavor winner is finally here! According to snackers, the best new chip…

Weight gain during menopause is a common occurrence. As hormones change, estrogen levels drop and the metabolism slows down, weight gain can happen. As a result, losing the unwanted pounds can be more challenging, but many are turning to Berberine—a supplement derived from a number of plants, including barberry plants. It’s been dubbed “Nature’s Ozempic” by social media users and people love it because it’s more natural than Ozempic and cheaper. You can find a bottle for $15 or less. By comparison, for a one month supply of Ozempic, it will cost $968.52 without insurance, according to Weight Watchers. With…

So which push-up modification is best? There’s no definitive ranking. What’s most important is finding a variation (or several!) that works to “challenge you but not overwhelm you,” Janet Hamilton, CSCS, founder of Running Strong in Georgia, tells SELF, tells SELF.That way, you’ll encourage your muscles to grow bigger and stronger while minimizing injury risk. Keep in mind the right mods for you can (and should) change with time as your pushing abilities improve. For example, maybe you start with a wall push-up (the easiest variation of the hands-elevated mod, since you’re bearing a lot of your weight through your…

You crushed your workout, but now you can barely walk down the stairs, sit on the toilet, or lift your arms above your head. Congratulations, you’re experiencing a case of  what is known to be DOMS, but somewhere in your mind, you’re thinking, “It’s working.” But what if it’s not? Lifters have long associated post-workout soreness, also known as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), with muscle growth and development. The logic seems sound: if it hurts, it works. However, the reality is much more nuanced. Feeling wrecked doesn’t guarantee gains; it may indicate that you didn’t prepare your body for…

It’s finally here! After months of slow rollout, the entire selection of Breyers new Campfire Collection S’mores are hitting shelves, and fans are already going nuts. “Breyers began rolling out the Campfire Collection S’mores to retailers nationwide in January 2025. While Breyers S’mores Bars, Sandwiches and Tubs were the first to roll out, Breyers S’mores Pints are just starting to make their way to shelves,” the company says. Here’s what you need to know about these delightful new drops. Campfire Collection S’mores Pints and Tubs Courtesy of Breyers Campfire Collection S’mores 48 oz. Tub and Pints are made with “a…

We all know rest is key when it comes to dealing with constant body aches. The reality is, though, it’s sometimes hard to just take a break for yourself, especially if you’re always on the move like me. That’s why I rely on pain relief creams to ease the discomfort, so I can continue with my daily activities with no interruptions. They’re an easy-to-use, convenient, and effective option for busy people seeking immediate relief. I stumbled on the $8 Aspercreme Lidocaine Pain Relief Cream, which fellow Shape editors ranked one of the best options to try.  Aspercreme Lidocaine Pain Relief…

It’s hard to know what to expect when you sign up to hike 100 miles with a group of strangers you’ve never met. There are only two guarantees: the way will be beautiful and the way will be hard.  This summer, I’ll be trekking a long stretch of the John Muir Trail with a guided group from Wildland Trekking: Two weeks of alpine lakes, intense elevation gain (essentially 300 flights of stairs per day) and one major summit—Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48 states.  It’s not my first time hiking, but it is my first time going…

Conner Curnick was a proud U.S. Navy officer, following in the footsteps of an established military family when a catalog of injuries caught up with the Southern Californian, leaving him unable to walk. With multiple surgeries and months of physical therapy now part of his daily life, the thought of squatting over 400 pounds must have seemed incomprehensible. And yet, through consistency and professional support, Curnick crushed his goal and took control of his fitness in the process. Here’s how he did it. Curnick served for four years as a U.S. Navy Sailor, and received deployments to Afghanistan and East…

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