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Knowing proper squat rack safety tips reduces your risks of injury and could also help you maximize your workout.

Build muscle and feel great doing these 10 strength-building squat rack exercises.

I know we’re all sick of hearing about the pandemic, but the reality is, it changed a lot—the fitness landscape included. Between gyms closing, people thinking more and more about their mental health, and issues surrounding healthcare being at the forefront of not only politics but the everyday American’s life, the way we view (and do) fitness has continued to evolve. As leaders in fitness equipment reviews and the fitness industry as a whole,  » Read more about: Data Study: The Fittest States in America 2022  »

Find your running pace for a 5K, 10K, 10-mile race, half-marathon, marathon, and more with our handy running pace chart.

Learn the world records for marathon run times, plus other marathon fun facts and stories. Running a marathon is a hefty feat not many people are willing to do. In fact, it’s been reported by the International Institute for Race Medicine1 that just 1.1 million people globally ran a full marathon in 2018—that’s only 0.014% of the world population of 7.6 billion2 in 2018. Well there’s your first fun fact: If you’ve completed a 26.2-mile race,  » Read more about: Marathon Record Time: What’s the Fastest Marathon Time Ever?  »

Training can sometimes involve speaking a whole new language, so here’s a handy Gym-to-English dictionaryPicture this: You walk into an ice cream shop and the person behind the counter asks you if you want Jimmies with your order. “What the heck is a Jimmy?” you might ask yourself, depending on what part of the country you’re from (for those who don’t know, they’re sprinkles). The same confusion can often happen to people who hear gym lingo for the first time.  » Read more about: How to Speak Gym: Words You Need to Know Before Hitting the Weight Room  »

Welcome to our comprehensive CrossFit events calendar! This series of three calendars displays the dates and locations for the CrossFit Games Season, other CrossFit-licensed events, and large non-licensed CrossFit competitions. CrossFit Games SeasonThis calendar shows the 2022 CrossFit Games season, which concluded on August 7, 2022. This calendar will be updated as the 2023 season dates are announced. Event Type of EventDate(s)Event LinkLocationCrossFit OpenGames Season02/24/22-03/14/2022https://games.crossfit.com/openVirtualIndividual QuarterfinalGames Season03/24-03/27/2022https://games.crossfit.com/onlinequalifiersVirtualTeam QuarterfinalGames Season4/7-4/10/2022https://games.crossfit.com/onlinequalifiersVirtualAge-Group QuarterfinalGames Season4/21-4/24/2022https://games.crossfit.com/onlinequalifiersVirtualOccupational GamesGames Season4/21-4/24/2022https://games.crossfit.com/onlinequalifiersVirtualSemifinalsGames Season5/20-6/12/2022https://games.crossfit.com/semifinalsIn-Person/VirtualTorian ProGames Season5/20-5/22-2022https://www.torianpro.com/Brisbane,  » Read more about: CrossFit Events: Competition Calendar for Worldwide, National, and Regional Events  »

Exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart healthy. But it’s also a great way to identify any underlying heart issues. An exercise stress test is a controlled way to put your heart under stress so your doctor can see how well it keeps up with the increased demand of exercise. This can give clues about your heart health and your physical fitness level.While exercise stress tests aren’t totally diagnostic—they can’t tell you exactly what’s wrong,  » Read more about: Exercise Stress Test: What Is It and Who Should Get One?  »

We all know that aerobic exercise is chock full of health benefits, but it’s not always easy to decide which one you should do. After all, there are so many options to choose from when it comes to physical activity. However, two exercises that seem to always come up are biking and walking. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, trying to figure out which one is the best exercise for meeting your fitness goals isn’t always an easy feat.  » Read more about: Biking vs Walking: Which One Should You Choose?  »

How long is a 5K run? We answer common questions about this popular race and offer expert tips for running a 5K.

Jumping rope is a great way to get your sweat on, offering endless benefits to your overall health. It can boost your aerobic capacity, improve your heart health, and give your muscles a good challenge. It’s a great workout, no matter your skill level. But if you keep getting tripped up on the length of the rope, your skipping workout might just push you to the end of your rope.Whether you intend to use your jump rope as part of your warm-up or for a blast of cardio,  » Read more about: How to Measure Jump Rope Length: 5 Steps to the Right Fit  »

Our experts provide four jump rope exercises to work into your fitness regimen.