Fitness

New Jersey: Stairway to Heaven and Pochuck Valley via Appalachian Trail They don't call New Jersey the Garden State for nothing. This lush hike features stretches of forest, boardwalks, and even a suspension bridge before ascending the steep switchbacks known as the "Stairway to Heaven." It leads up to Pinwheel Vista, offering panoramic views of the region below. … [Read more...] about The 50 Most Incredible Hiking Trails in Every State

Where and when Various times at Kensington, Twickenham and Mansion House branches. What’s the drill?  This highly effective HIIT class is 30 minutes of non-stop aerobic workouts which take place around a series of skillmills (a sort of hardcore treadmill) and apparatus including slam balls, dumb-bells, kettlebells and a climbing wall. One team runs its socks off or masters tough uphill climbs while the other sweats it out on the floor with mountain climbers, killer burpees and squats. Then you all swap (times three). The skinny The perfect class for time-poor gym-goers who need to squeeze an effective workout into their lunch hour. Heat has your heart racing in minutes and forces you to maintain the intensity throughout the half-hour. It’s fast-paced, challenging and a great way to let off steam. Sweat count You’ll need a hairwash and a good slap of calming moisturiser before you return to the office but the endorphin buzz is worth it.  The social … [Read more...] about Class review: HEAT at Virgin Active

Jennifer Lopez just posted a photo proudly showing off her incredibly toned figure and chiseled abs. J.Lo is in a darkened studio wearing just a blue bra and mermaid-like leggings, which she explains are made from recycled plastic and are from Niyama Sol.The award-winning singer's fit physique is likely the result of super-intense workouts with fiancé A-Rod, her trainer, and classes.Wake up and smell the coffee inspiration! How? By checking out Jennifer Lopez's latest Instagram post, of course. Sure, it's been a minute since the Hustlers actress shared a photo of her killer physique on social media, but she's back at it—and fans (yes, including her #1 groupie, fiancé A-Rod) are very much here for the return of J.Lo's bangin' body content. TBH, though, How could you not be? The Grammy award-winning musician is straight-up #absgoals and just looking at her picture makes me want to get on the floor and start doing crunches. In the 'gram, Jennifer's holding onto a pole … [Read more...] about Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Toned Abs, Arms In New Instagram Photo

This is one in a series of 12 stories that explores the role of strength in modern life. KC Mitchell hit rock bottom at the Happiest Place on Earth. Disney-land, 2013: The now-34-year-old Army veteran and amputee—IED, Kandahar province, Afghanistan—had planned three days with his wife and daughter in the park. But his pain was inescapable. Day one went like this: stand in line, feel that raging pain, get anxious, sit and sulk, eat more Oxy, repeat.So they cut the trip short, the visit that was meant to celebrate his daughter’s second birthday. “And it just upset me so bad,” says Mitchell. “I wasn’t living up to the person and dad that I wanted to be.” “I wasn’t living up to the person and dad that I wanted to be.” A quarter of Iraq- and Afghanistan--war veterans return stateside with post--traumatic stress disorder, the symptoms of which include depression, self--destructive behavior, irritability, and addiction. … [Read more...] about How Power-Lifting Helps This Amputee Veteran Battle Depression

This as-told-to story is one in a series of 12 that explores the role of strength in modern life. “Being able to control your own body, throw it around, and use it as a weapon will take you very far in American Ninja Warrior. You just need a good strength-to-weight ratio. We have guys who are 5’1” and 120 pounds and guys who are 6’1” and 200 pounds. I’m 5’7” and 155 pounds.” “I can do 40 unbroken pullups. My favorite workout is a pullup elevator. Do one rep, rest 15 seconds. Do two, rest fifteen second. Do three, rest fifteen seconds, and so on until you’re up to 10 reps. Then go all the way back down. That equals 100 pullups.”“If you don’t have a really strong grip, you’re not going far in the show. You need power and endurance in your forearms. For that I do a lot of hang workouts. I’ll do a dead hang from a pullup bar for as long as I possibly can—my longest is 13 … [Read more...] about Fierce Strength Tips from An Elite American Ninja Warrior