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A new study published in the Sociology of Sport Journal has considered the long-term mental health implications of organized youth sports participation and has concluded that adults who’d continually played organized youth sporting activities display fewer depressive and anxious symptoms when compared with those who’d never played at all, or those who played for a [...]

Pullup is the king of upper-body exercises. It's a true top-tier move that leaves very little room to cheat and is a testament to strength. It also helps prevent injuries and has a long impact on overall health. Done with proper pullup form, the exercise is a stellar lat and upper-back builder that has plenty [...]

As the popularity of the fitness and bodybuilding movement has grown, so has
the status of Olympia Weekend, widely regarded as “the superbowl” of the fitness
industry. With the iconic event headed to Vegas this October, city officials
recognized the Las Vegas Strip’s valuable relationship with this global fitness
showcase, known worldwide simply as “The Olympia”. Clark County Commissioner [...]

Lots of people want to get into MMA, but there's a fairly steep barrier to entry. You need to invest in the proper gear, find the right gym, enlist one-on-one help, and simply figure out the discipline you most want to learn. The best martial arts for you at one stage of your life might [...]

Getting up and down from the ground and lifting weights up and down from the ground is the hardest thing physically we do. That’s why burpees suck are so difficult. But bad things happen when we lose the mobility to get up and down from the ground. That’s why training it is so important. Enter [...]

Take the Bridge is tackling the George Washington Bridge for its 9th-anniversary race. Dave Hashim/ Ale Iaccarino The ad didn’t offer much information. Just a black-and-white photo of a lone man running down the middle of a darkened street, a car at his heels, its headlights beaming. The link led to a registration page for [...]

When time and lack of equipment access are issues, one piece of equipment workouts are a great plan B. Because you’re monopolizing one piece of equipment, you cut down on exercise transition time, meaning more work is done in less time. Problem solved. One piece of equipment often overlooked by lifters is the Smith Machine. [...]

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Those holding out for Amazon Prime Day 2024 to stock up on fitness gear at discounted prices might not actually have to wait until the sale goes live on July [...]

Have you ever seen those half-dome, squishy-looking contraptions at the gym and wondered, “What on earth is that?” Well, it’s the Bosu ball—a versatile piece of fitness equipment that looks like someone sliced a stability ball in half and mounted it on a flat platform. It’s named after “Both Sides Utilized,” reflecting its dual functionality. [...]

Aisyah Rafaee has been preparing her mind, body, and soul for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris by working on her strength work, mobility, and flexibility to prevent injuries while ramping up her intensity. Her journey is seriously motivating her students on the Hydrow platform, so M&F talked to the lady herself to find out [...]