Melanie Griffith at 69: Yoga, Rest, and Her Austria Wellness Retreat
Melanie Griffith shared a yoga pose and lakeside moments from her Austria wellness retreat. What the photo shows, what she said, and what yoga research supports.
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.
How Anthony Ippolito Built His I Play Rocky Physique
Anthony Ippolito describes the long bulk, boxing work, and approximate 40-pound gain behind his portrayal of young Sylvester Stallone.
Exercises That Stress Your Knees: What the Research Actually Shows
A physical therapy video warns against certain knee exercises. Here is what real research actually shows about knee loading, impact, and joint injury risk, and why avoidance is not always the safer choice.
Low Reps vs High Reps: What the Research Actually Reveals About Strength and Size
Should you lift heavy for a few reps, or do more reps with lighter weight? Here's what real exercise science says about strength training versus hypertrophy training, and how to structure your sets for each goal.
Squats vs. Hip Thrusts: What the Twin Experiment Actually Shows
Identical twins trained squats or hip thrusts for six weeks. Both grew glute thickness, but preliminary and final numbers differ—and two people cannot settle which lift is best.
Do Low Impact Walking Workouts Really Count as Cardio?
A 20 minute low impact walking workout at home can be real cardio. Here is what the research on walking cadence, joint pain, and mood actually shows.
Cardio, Strength, and Heart Health: What the Evidence Shows
A cardiologist recommends combining aerobic exercise, strength work, and intervals. We check the heart-risk numbers and explain what the evidence can, and cannot, promise.
Full Body Dumbbell Training for Women Over 50: What the Research Actually Supports
A popular dumbbell workout video promises big benefits for women over 50. We checked the research on muscle loss, bone density, and falls to see what actually holds up.
Fifty Years Upside Down: Paul Budline’s World Record Handstand at 74
Paul Budline set the Guinness World Record for oldest person to perform a handstand at 74 years and 145 days old, verified in Princeton, New Jersey after fifty years of daily practice and a comeback from hip surgery.
Why John Terry Found the London Marathon Harder Than Football
John Terry lifted the Premier League title five times as Chelsea captain. He also won the Champions League, the Europa League, five FA Cups, and three League Cups across a 19 year career at the club. By any measure, he…