Thanks to the coronavirus, many places in the great outdoors are closed. Where does that put elite outdoor athletes who have spent months and sometimes years planning and training for trips and expeditions that should be taking place now? We caught up with a few of them to find out how the pandemic has affected a life spent outdoors — and what gear they’re relying on around the house.
5 Protein Powders Top Fitness Trainers Swear ByRecovering from your workouts the right way is just as important as hitting the gym regularly — and recovery starts with a good protein powder. Personal trainers spend hours in the gym and work with clients to help them achieve their goals, meaning they likely know how different body types react to proteins — and more importantly, which ones taste the best. We spoke with five personal trainers about the powders they love and their recipes for success (literally).
Dumbbells Are Scarce — Here’s What to Lift InsteadIf you’ve shopped for weights online lately, you may have noticed a distinct shortage. Interest in home fitness has skyrocketed since the start of COVID-19, and people started snapping up resistance training equipment like it’s toilet paper. So before you go spending $800 on a pair of Bowflex adjustable dumbbells, consider the fact that just as there are loads of kettlebell alternatives around your house, there are lots of items that can double as dumbbells, too. What follows are the best suggestions we’ve procured.
This Setup Is the Ultimate Home Workout SolutionWorkout classes are a great way to stay motivated while shaping up, but in the midst of the current world health crisis, it’s hard to rationalize hitting the gym. That dilemma goes out the window, however, with Mirror. Brynn Putnam, the founder of Mirror and Refine Method, created this at-home interactive workout. It’s simple to set up, even in a small apartment. Roll out a yoga mat or hit the carpet in front of the mirror and select one of the 50-plus workouts that launch weekly.
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