Alyssa Ages is a Toronto-based author, public speaker, and journalist whose work has appeared in Elle, GQ, Self, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is the author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. Alyssa is a strongwoman competitor, endurance athlete, and a former personal trainer and group fitness instructor. You can find more of her work at alyssaages.com.
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If you've noticed that your joints and muscles have been feeling sore lately, there's a reason why. Experts explain how to alleviate weather-related pain.
A performance psychologist shares why structuring planned downtime into your routine can help reduce anxiety, guilt and get you ready for your return to training
VO₂ max can drop 7 percent in just 12 days—but muscle strength holds on longer
Your workout vibe may be wired in your brain
The good news? You can limit some of that damage by strengthening the muscles that keep you upright.
Even a light weight can give you results
A weighted vest is an easy way to add some extra resistance to your strength training routine. Try these five weighted vest exercises.
One of these moves requires a bath towel
These moves will prep your lower body and help you avoid injury
Physical therapist-approved moves to warm up your arm, back, and chest muscles
The best part? You can do these in the comfort of your bedroom.
For days when a gym session is off the table, a collection of at-home strength training gear can give you a full-body workout with zero wait time
An ACE-certified trainer shares exercises to keep your muscles moving on the days you're not doing (or don't feel like doing) a high-intensity workout
Expert-approved ways to warm up your ankles calves ahead of your next workout
Here’s how Peloton instructor Matt Wilpers suggests structuring your indoor bike training
Whether you’re a skier or not, some of the most common aches and pains can be traced back to hip weakness and instability
Simplify your fitness routine as you travel for the holidays with this customizable full-body workout
The key to stretching properly is knowing when to do static or dynamic stretching
Marley Blonsky is changing the cycling industry—one group ride at a time
Whether you’re hiking over rough terrain or going for a walk around the block, rucking is an easy way to add in resistance training
Strengthen your core for improved balance and stability on your next run, hike, or climb
Tired of sports injuries? Try animal flow—a form of quadrupedal movement training (QMT)—before and after your run, bike, or climb.