Rivalries Make Us Compete Harder

Ever stepped off the treadmill, grabbed a towel, and started heading for the showers—before noticing the guy who beat you in last week’s 5k race and deciding to go another half-hour? You’re probably not alone. In a new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, researchers have found that … Read More

Setting the Bar

Are you an efficient, well-adjusted lifter? Yes, chest day is the best day of the gym junkie’s week and is rarely skipped. The good news is, your one rep max bench press will set the benchmark in order to quantify your level of development over all. Here’s the question: does … Read More

Zen Float Tent

Have the desire for a float tank, but no space for what’s basically a pool? Not a problem—just get a temporary one. This Zen float tank ($1,700) sets up at home; it’s basically a collapsible steel frame and a canvas tank. You set it up, add water and Epsom salts, … Read More

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