The Fitness Magazine: 4 Gym Machines to Stop Using

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

4 Gym Machines to Stop Using

And what to do instead.

The 4 Gym Machines You Should Skip (and What to Do Instead)

Gym machines can be great if you're new to lifting and still trying to get used to the motions and the feelings. But take the whole experience with a grain of salt, OK? The wrong machines can do more harm than good, and sometimes, you're better off doing simple exercises with dumbbells instead of waiting in that line for a machine anyway. Smell ya later, seated leg extension.

Here's Why You'll Probably Need to Wear Glasses Soon

Hate to break it to you, but myopia (the clinical term for nearsightedness) is getting more and more common among adults. And it's kind of our own fault. Here are the habits that are hurting your eyesight, plus some easy fixes to help you go bifocal free a little while longer.

11 Hummus Recipes That Will Make You Ditch Store-Bought for Good

There is something SO GOOD about store-bought hummus, and if we're being honest, we've never been able to recreate that eat-it-with-a-spoon goodness at home. Turns out, that's just because we've been using the wrong recipes. Whether you're a classic chickpea kind of hummus person or a carrot, walnut, and red lentil one, there's a recipe here that'll have you licking out of the bowl, guaranteed.

The 20-Minute Killer Core Workout

Grab a weight. Grab a mat. Grab 20 minutes back from your day. The combo of these nine exercises will hit your core hard, but in a really good way. Tack it onto your normal cardio routine or do it as a stand-alone workout—either way, it'll get your heart pumpin' and core crunchin' in all the right ways.

How Positive Thinking Really Can Change Your Life

You know how when you're in a good mood, nothing seems to bother you, but when you're in a bad mood, every little thing makes it worse? Yeah. That's the Law of Attraction. Here's what that means, and, more importantly, six small things you can do today that make it work in your favor. It might seem corny, but whatever works, right?