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When it comes to working out, I’m all about mixing it up. Depending on the day, it could be boxing, cycling, weightlifting, yoga, or Pilates. Yet, there’s one constant: My workouts are often a literal pain in the neck, which is to say that I tend to develop neck strain after a workout. Despite my best efforts, I frequently experience bothersome tension and tightness in my neck, sometimes extending to my upper back and shoulders, within a few hours to a day after exercising. Neck strain after a workout is fairly common, and though bad form plays a role (more…

Know Your Lifts Lifting is a numbers game. Different levels of weight, or any resistance, can result in a different hypertrophic effect on the body. A lifter can work on their skills for strength, hypertrophy, or endurance to become a better athlete. Each category of lifting yields different results based on the volume and the effort. Strength Strength training is done by lifting close to one’s one-rep max (1RM). This style of lifting evaluates the body’s foundation by measuring its overall strength. They can be the most taxing because they involve the most recruitment in multiple muscle groups. Strength training…

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson got into the biggest, baddest, most physically imposing shape of his life last year, and he regularly shares insight into his giant workouts on social media, demonstrating the exercises he uses to build immense strength and size in his jacked biceps, giant back and cannonball shoulders.When it comes to the latter, the Black Adam and Jumanji actor likes to end his workouts strong—and he just offered a look at a ferociously intense shoulder finisher. “Burn baby burn,” the actor wrote in the caption of his latest Instagram Reel, in which he can be seen performing the…

The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Costco is known for so many great things, but did you know that cheese is one of them? The cheese selection is vast—hello, cheese board!—and many of the best kinds hail from the warehouse club’s own Kirkland Signature brand. There are so many products from the Kirkland Signature line that Costco fans adore. Costco even reported during its quarterly earning call in March that sales…

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Surprise, surprise: Finding a cute swimsuit you feel comfortable and genuinely confident in is kind of a big deal. The emotional rollercoaster of fitting room try-ons and online returns can be grueling, especially for folks who grew up in the age of glorified diet culture and were…

Fun fact: When working out on a rowing machine, you engage up to 86 percent of your muscles at once. Basically, it works your whole body, and really well—which is probably why the number of people using rowing machines in gyms, at home, and during workout classes has risen by nearly 20 percent since 2014. If you’re contemplating hopping on board yourself, you’re far from alone. Rowing machines are especially great for anyone who wants a low-impact workout that still raises their heart rate, says Emma Lavelle, CPT, an Orangetheory coach in Manhattan Midtown West. It puts way less stress…

It’s a time of transition for the greater restaurant industry. Many brands are still trying to find their footing post-pandemic and make financial sense of the astounding inflation we’ve all seen over the past year or so. Last year, however, turned out quite well for steakhouses. In pursuit of more food for their money, customers returned to steakhouse dining rooms in droves. Texas Roadhouse, for example, reached $4 billion in sales for the first time ever in 2022. LongHorn Steakhouse, similarly, enjoyed a significant year-over-year increase in domestic sales as well ($1.8 billion in 2021, 2.3 billion in 2022). Fast…

Shortly before Thanksgiving 2021, Jerry Haines, a part-time farmer and retired butter and cheesemaker, was helping another farmer with fall chores. He felt good but noticed an odd lump on his upper arm. “It wasn’t too big — only about the size of a hickory nut. I thought that something bit me,” says the 81-year-old Arcadia, Wisconsin, resident. “Over the next few days, it got bigger. Then I found a lump in my armpit too.” Getting a diagnosis Jerry talked with his wife, Sherry Haines, and they decided to get the lumps examined. Jerry scheduled an appointment with his primary…

Plan to drink and eat after your workouts, preferably within 20 to 30 minutes of finishing.If you are headed right to work, or have other commitments immediately after a workout, pack a cooler with some healthy snacks beforehand so you can grab and go—possibly even eating in the car.Be sure your snacks include protein, a little fat, and some complex carbohydrates for replenishing energy needs. Good options include low-fat chocolate milk, a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, almonds, fruit, or yogurt. Keep plenty of water on hand, too, so you can rehydrate throughout the day.And as easy as it…

Here’s a sample script that Levister often encourages folks with diabetes to use when introducing their diagnosis. While it’s a good starting point, feel free to tweak this template based on your unique journey—as well as who you’re talking to:“I’m telling you about my diagnosis because I care about you and our relationship. I’d like to be able to talk to you about it, so I want to share what I’ve learned so far as I’ve discussed nutrition with my registered dietitian/doctor. They explained that having type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean I can never have sweets or carbs again. Instead,…