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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Inside 'looksmaxxing', the controversial trend making young men hit their own faces

The article explores the trend of 'looksmaxxing' where young men like Marvin are engaging in intense grooming routines and facial workouts to improve their appearance.

Mar 21 • 20:42 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This music gyms avoid playing

The article discusses the types of music that gyms tend to avoid playing during workouts despite their potential benefits for performance, according to research by a professor.

Mar 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

I spent months testing exercise bikes to improve my fitness. These are the four I’d recommend

After extensive testing, the article recommends four top exercise bikes suitable for home workouts to enhance fitness and performance.

Mar 19 • 15:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The pack of sleeveless sports t-shirts that is all the rage on Amazon: 5 comfortable, breathable units at a bargain price

A popular pack of sleeveless sports t-shirts on Amazon offers comfort and breathability at a great price, making them ideal for workouts or daily summer wear.

Mar 19 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

No impossible planks or sweating for hours: the exercise that can eliminate belly fat and can be done anywhere

The article discusses a dynamic and effective exercise that helps reduce belly fat, which can be performed almost anywhere without the need for intensive workouts like planks or long cardio sessions.

Mar 16 • 23:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry shows off body transformation with three simple rules

Thierry Henry reveals his impressive body transformation and fitness routine, showcasing his workouts and encouraging fans with three simple rules for fitness.

Mar 14 • 17:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Don't just walk... 4 super exercises that grant you a longer life

Experts highlight the importance of regular exercise, emphasizing that a combination of different workouts can extend longevity and improve overall health better than walking alone.

Mar 14 • 11:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Super-fit grandma shares secret behind age-defying figure and it's not just the gym

A super-fit grandmother reveals her secrets to maintaining an age-defying physique, emphasizing a holistic approach rather than just gym workouts.

Mar 10 • 09:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The best adjustable dumbbells for upgrading your home workouts, reviewed by a PT

This article reviews several adjustable dumbbells suitable for home workouts, highlighting their benefits and various options available.

Mar 9 • 11:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The best home gym equipment for effective workouts at home

The article discusses the advantages of investing in home gym equipment and provides a comprehensive guide on selecting the best options for various budgets.

Mar 9 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

She had been sitting on her sofa for more than a year and had gained 25 kilos. The way back went through 5-10 minutes of daily training

Mette Herskind shares her journey of loss and fitness, emphasizing the importance of short daily workouts.

Mar 9 • 06:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

5 Sports Shorts for the Price of One: Lightweight, Breathable, and Quick-Drying

The article presents a pack of five men's sports shorts that are ideal for both workouts and casual wear.

Mar 6 • 06:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Neither walking nor going to the gym: the workout that burns fat even after finishing

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a short, intense exercise regime that alternates between high and low-intensity workouts, promoting cardiovascular efficiency and fat burning.

Mar 5 • 22:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Daniel Radcliffe reveals that he replaced addictions with intense gym workouts

Daniel Radcliffe shares how he transformed his life by quitting alcohol and adopting a rigorous exercise routine since 2012.

Mar 3 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencers use social media to exalt synthetic nicotine

Influencers are promoting synthetic nicotine as a performance-enhancing aid for workouts, echoing themes from a satirical film about the tobacco industry.

Mar 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Actor Mikko Virtanen's work has ended – explains how the family is coping: "Money is not what it used to be"

Actor Mikko Virtanen discusses the impact of his unemployment on his family and his excessive reliance on gym workouts for mental relief, which has led to a sports hernia diagnosis.

Feb 28 • 05:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Body compensates for energy expenditure during physical exercises, study suggests

A recent study suggests that the human body compensates for energy spent during exercise, indicating that aerobic workouts might not burn as many calories as previously thought.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Outdoor Training: Understand the Advantages and Risks of Practicing

The article discusses the benefits and risks of outdoor exercise compared to gym workouts, emphasizing the importance of planning to ensure safety.

Feb 24 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

These weightlifting hooks are the gadget you need to protect your hands during workouts

This article discusses the importance of using specialized weightlifting hooks designed for comfort and safety during workouts.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The 3 Best Exercises to Gain Muscle Mass in the Legs That You Can Do at Home

The article outlines three effective bodyweight exercises for strengthening leg muscles at home, debunking the myth that machines are necessary for muscle growth.

Feb 23 • 12:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The question that defines the best exercise for your heart after 60 (and the answer surprises)

The article discusses the best types of exercise for improving heart health in individuals over 60, emphasizing the importance of intensity and regularity in workouts.

Feb 18 • 22:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

As a personal trainer, I always recommend buying specialised gym trainers. Here are my favourites

The article offers a selection of recommended gym trainers suitable for various types of workouts, emphasizing their importance in ensuring comfort and performance during exercise.

Feb 17 • 12:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

How to Dress for Sports Activities in Winter? Tips from Sports Industry Specialists

Experts are urging people to prioritize outdoor sports during winter rather than indoor gym workouts to enhance physical health and well-being.

Feb 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Which is better exercise, sex or gym? We tested: 'I watch the readings in astonishment'

A Finnish article explores whether sex or gym workouts offer better physical fitness benefits, testing various daily activities as forms of exercise.

Feb 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Exercise update for anyone taking pills like fluoxetine or sertraline

A study suggests that exercises like running, swimming, and group workouts can effectively alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression for individuals taking SSRIs like fluoxetine and sertraline.

Feb 11 • 06:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Elastic bands, weights, sliding discs, and Pilates ring: the cheapest, most effective, and easy-to-use materials for training at home (or in the office)

The article discusses affordable and effective exercise tools like elastic bands and Pilates rings that can be used for home workouts, even in small spaces.

Feb 10 • 23:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Olympic Champion Surprised by Jasmi Joensuu's Actions: 'I Wouldn't Have Expected That'

Olympic champion Jonna Sundling expresses surprise at the training motivation techniques employed by Finnish skier Jasmi Joensuu, which include placing her picture in front of her during workouts.

Feb 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Sugar Water for Muscle Soreness: What is Real and What Do Experts Say?

The article discusses the effectiveness of sugar water as a remedy for muscle soreness after intense workouts, exploring expert opinions on the matter.

Feb 9 • 23:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Whey Protein or Plant Protein? Which is Better for Your Muscles After Tough Workouts?

The article compares whey protein and plant-based protein, discussing their benefits and suitability for muscle recovery after workouts.

Feb 7 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Scientists: a simple and unexpected way to lose up to 500 calories a day

A study by the Chicago Medical School suggests that simply getting more sleep can help individuals lose weight without the need for counting calories or rigorous workouts.

Feb 6 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

It’s not Pilates: the workout that is all the rage in Hollywood and makes muscles tremble

A new fitness trend in the U.S. and Europe involves slow, controlled movements that work multiple muscle groups to exhaustion, emphasizing the feelings of trembling, sweating, and toning during workouts.

Feb 6 • 09:21 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

An exercise routine with the medicine ball that is as effective as weights

This article discusses the effectiveness of medicine ball workouts as a viable alternative to traditional weight training for fitness.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The most complete weight training tower arrives at Amazon at the best price: train your whole body from home

Amazon has released a versatile weight training tower suitable for home workouts, featuring an anti-slip base, 11 adjustable height levels, and a load capacity of up to 220 kg.

Feb 5 • 06:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Beauty salon owner goes to the gym for workout before her lips double in size

Ellie Sullivan, a beauty salon owner, reveals her fears of a potentially fatal reaction to exercise due to a rare allergy that causes her lips to swell significantly after workouts.

Feb 4 • 09:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Learned Weight Loss Method from ChatGPT, Lost 68 Kg in the Determination to Become a Mother

32-year-old Lizette Watson successfully lost 68 kg in one year using simple methods, defying the notion that strict dieting and heavy workouts are necessary for weight loss.

Feb 4 • 04:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Morning or Evening Training? When is the Best Time to Exercise

The article discusses whether morning or evening workouts are better, emphasizing consistency and personal scheduling as key factors to effective exercise.

Jan 10 • 07:58 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

María Forero: "I hate the gym; all long-distance runners find it hard"

María Forero expresses her disdain for gym workouts, stating that it's a common struggle among long-distance runners.

Jan 9 • 03:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Fitness coach shares 10 ways to recover faster after going to the gym

A fitness coach provides ten effective tips for faster recovery and reducing muscle soreness after workouts.

Jan 8 • 11:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

If you want to have more sex, then you need to stop doing this....

A study from the University of North Carolina reveals that men who engage in intense gym workouts tend to have a poorer sexual life compared to those who exercise at a lower intensity or less frequently.

Jan 6 • 20:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Why Going to the Gym at Night Can Be a Bad Idea

The article discusses the health implications of sedentary lifestyles and argues against nighttime gym workouts in the context of modern society's demands.

Jan 4 • 21:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Forget shakes - this is the snack that nutritionists recommend

Nutritionists recommend strained yogurt as an ideal high-protein snack for muscle recovery after workouts.

Jan 4 • 19:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Start your January fitness routine with our pick of the best home workout equipment

This article highlights the best home workout equipment to kick-off a fitness routine in January without the cost of gym memberships.

Jan 4 • 16:15 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

5 Workouts for Complete Beginners

This article outlines five beginner-friendly workouts tailored for those new to exercise.

Jan 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

People: Gym Instead of Ozempic

Ricarda Lang, the former co-leader of the Green Party, claims to lead a lifestyle free from Ozempic, emphasizing her choice to focus on conscious eating and gym workouts, while addressing rumors about her use of weight loss injections.

Jan 2 • 12:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

How much should you walk to lose weight?

The article discusses walking as a simple and accessible exercise for weight loss, especially for beginners or those who lack time for complicated workouts.

Jan 1 • 16:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The 8 best treadmills for walking, running and cardio workouts in 2026

The article reviews the top eight treadmills for various types of workouts in 2026, amidst a rapidly growing home fitness industry.

Dec 30 • 15:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The best fitness trampolines for home exercise, tested on the bounce

This article reviews various fitness trampolines suitable for home workouts, emphasizing their benefits for physical health and enjoyment.

Dec 30 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals Why Exercising Before Sleep is Not a Good Idea

Arnold Schwarzenegger warns that intense workouts within four hours of bedtime can significantly disrupt sleep quality and recovery, a stance supported by scientific research.

Dec 29 • 09:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

I test the best foldable treadmills for exercising without leaving home

This article reviews four foldable treadmill models, highlighting their space-saving design for home workouts.

Dec 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Why It Is Okay to Skip Exercise During the Holidays

The article discusses the societal pressure to exercise during the holiday season to burn off extra calories, arguing that skipping workouts occasionally should not be viewed negatively.

Dec 26 • 14:27 UTC

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