Many personal trainers recommend foam rolling the entire body before a workout. That’s not only unnecessary—it can actually be counterproductive. Instead, adjust muscle tone accordingly: find tight tissue and release it, and vice versa.👉 For more on this approach, check out Foam Rolling and Pain. Generally, rolling just two key areas is enough for most…

When it comes to building a firm, toned backside, it’s no secret that both nutrition and training play key roles. A healthy diet of fiber-rich, nutrient-dense foods combined with a “diet” of squats, deadlifts, step-ups, and lunges will certainly help. Cardio can be beneficial too — but only if it’s done properly. Unfortunately, pick the…

My 6-year-old son has become a wizard on digital devices. Hand him an iPhone, iPad, or iMac, and he’s right at home. Of course, I’m not a big fan of Wi-Fi, so I make sure he keeps any mobile device in airplane mode as much as possible. I’m also not a fan of the posture-destroying,…