9 Medicine Ball Exercises to Build Strength and Lean Out
Read9 Medicine Ball Exercises to Build Strength and Lean Out
Medicine balls make an effective addition to any workout plan as they are versatile and simple to use. They can add weight to ordinary movements or be used to modify and increase the difficulty level of traditional exercises. You can...
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TWL PRIDE: Fostering Love, Acceptance, and Inclusivity
ReadTWL PRIDE: Fostering Love, Acceptance, and Inclusivity
While some things in life can change sometimes every day, one thing has remained consistent since the inception of The WOD Life: All are welcome, all are loved, all are accepted — just as you are. June is Pride Month,...
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Get Toned Arms With These 7 Dumbbell Exercises
ReadGet Toned Arms With These 7 Dumbbell Exercises
We all have at least one area on our body that we're looking to better define. If you're trying to get more toned arms but you're not sure how to tackle it, here are a few exercises you can follow...
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Does Cardio Build Muscle? Here’s How it Can Impact Your Gains
ReadDoes Cardio Build Muscle? Here’s How it Can Impact Your Gains
You might've heard that cardio is great for building endurance, lung capacity, and heart health, but that it won't make you stronger. Furthermore, maybe you've even been told that cardio can hurt your strength gains. It's not that clear-cut of an answer,...
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How Much Sitting is Too Much — and Can Exercise Undo It?
ReadHow Much Sitting is Too Much — and Can Exercise Undo It?
You likely already know that there are health risks from sitting too much, so we won't get into that right now. Here's another important question: How much sitting is too much? How long and how much can you safely sit before your...
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Ripped Hands? Here’s How to Take Care of Them
ReadRipped Hands? Here’s How to Take Care of Them
So, you ripped your hands? Ouch! This can be a real pain — literally — especially if you're new to the world of functional fitness and the wear and tear it can cause on your body. Your grip takes a...
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The Torian Pro: Highlights, Big Wins, and What’s Coming Next
ReadThe Torian Pro: Highlights, Big Wins, and What’s Coming Next
What. A. Weekend! The Torian Pro didn't disappoint, and we're only bummed that it's over. It was three days jam-packed with tight competition, mind-blowing events, and inspiring athletes, and The WOD Life was proud to sponsor it. View this...
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What is Active Recovery and How Do You Do It?
ReadWhat is Active Recovery and How Do You Do It?
While we all love an intense and productive workout, we dread the heavy muscle aches that come in the days that follow. This is called delayed onset muscle soreness, which is typically aggravated within two days of training. It lasts...
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3 HIIT Home Workouts for a Serious Burn
Read3 HIIT Home Workouts for a Serious Burn
High-intensity interval training, commonly referred to as HIIT, is popular amongst trainers and gyms because it’s a time-efficient way to get the body working hard. The principle is simple – pack in the execution of several intense exercises within a...
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Why is it So Hard for Women to Get Abs?
ReadWhy is it So Hard for Women to Get Abs?
Many women who spend time in the gym will echo a similar frustration: It seems like no matter what they do, they just can't get abs. Why? Why does it feel like we can see progress and get definition anywhere...
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Sumo Deadlift: How to Do It (and When)
ReadSumo Deadlift: How to Do It (and When)
The sumo deadlift and traditional deadlift both have the same objective: pick the barbell off the ground. However, there's one key difference. In a traditional deadlift, your feet are roughly hip-width apart and your grip is just outside your legs....
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