Can Your Lactate Levels Warn You Before Blood Sugar Does?
Resting lactate is being studied as a metabolic-health signal, but evidence does not support using it instead of established blood glucose or A1C screening.
Chris Pruitt
Chris Pruitt is a certified ASFA personal trainer and the founder of WorkoutHealthy, a fitness equipment retailer serving customers since 2007. He has more than 16 years in the fitness business, and he writes and fact checks everything published on Insider.
A 30 Minute Dumbbell Workout With Zero Repeated Moves
HASfit's 30 minute, no repeat dumbbell workout is popular. Here is what the research on full body training, free weights, and home workouts actually supports.
Are Squats and Deadlifts Really Bad for Athletic Performance?
Layne Norton challenges the claim that squats and deadlifts hurt athletic performance. We check the research on strength, sprint speed, and the limits of that evidence.
Alicia Vikander’s Tomb Raider Training: Strength for the Role
Alicia Vikander trained for months to play Lara Croft. We separate the verified strength and stunt-preparation details from the Hollywood workout hype.
Alexander Ludwig on Consistency, Moderation, and Training That Lasts
Alexander Ludwig said moderation and consistency changed his training. We check his Men’s Health interview and explain what a repeatable plan really means.
Nick Cannon’s 4 A.M. Workouts and Lupus: What His Routine Means
Nick Cannon says he exercises twice daily while living with lupus. His interview explains his motivation—not a workout prescription for everyone.
Microplastics in Penile Tissue: What the Small Study Found
A small surgical-tissue study detected microplastics in most samples. Here is what its 80% result means, what it cannot prove, and how to read the risk claims.
Simone Biles’ Mental Health Pause and Her World-Championship Return
After the twisties at Tokyo, Simone Biles returned to win four golds at the 2023 Worlds. What her documented results—and her mental-health message—really show.
Nabela Noor’s Strength Goal Goes Beyond 60 Pounds
Nabela Noor says her health plan combines a prescribed GLP-1, Pilates, weight training, and walking. What her story shows, and what it cannot prove.
Miley Cyrus on Running for Joy, Not a Result
Miley Cyrus links movement with performance and presence in a Peloton campaign. Here is what her interview supports and how to make exercise more repeatable.