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SPRINT! JUMP! ROLL! • Turn any (and every) location into a fat-blasting, athleticism-building, fun-filled workout by learning the basics of freerunning.
THE WILD SUMMER WORKOUT • Sure, standing in one place and doing exercises builds muscle. But if you crawl, lunge, jump, and actually move—which you’ll do in this six-exercise, animal-inspired workout—you’ll build total-body power, have fun outdoors, fry extra calories, and break out of a gym rut.
LUDACRIS • Yes, actor-rapper Chris Bridges likes the good life—but six days a week, he pushes his body to the limit in fast and furious sweat sessions.
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ESCAPE MUSCLE CRAMP HELL • Scientists have rival theories as to what causes those exercise-induced aaaaaarrrrggggghhs—and that’s leading to a range of new cramp-busting elixirs. Should you drink up?
ANTI-CRAMP TACTICS • Whether you’re hoping to race in Tokyo, like BMX king Connor Fields (above), who uses HotShot, or going for a PB, use these tips to avoid cramps.
A SKIN DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO HEALTHY SKIN
PRE-WORKOUT BOOSTERS: ESSENTIAL OR COMPLETE BULL? • This broad category of popular pills and powders advertises that they’ll AMP UP YOUR GAINS. Here’s what calm, collected experts say.
WHEN COVID NEVER GOES AWAY • Millions of people who had recovered from Covid-19 started having surprising issues—brain fog, headaches, crushing fatigue—that wouldn’t go away. New clinics are springing up to offer hope and solutions.
WHAT POST-COVID SYMPTOMS REALLY FEEL LIKE • These common PASC symptoms suggest a post-Covid clinic could be for you.
HIT THE ROAD! • By plane! By train! By good ol’ automobile! Who cares where as long as it’s not home, right? These NINE UNSUNG GUY TRIPS will satisfy your sense of adventure and keep you safe in the kinda/sorta post-Covid world.
NOT IN AMERICA! • If you’re vaccinated and the CDC okays it, head to these three life-changing cities while everyone else goes to Tahiti.
FLEX YOUR SPACE • Part gym, part sanctuary, a designated home fitness area is no longer a choice but a must. Need a spot that’s built for reps as well as rest? With some clever storage and the right accessories, it’s easy to stretch limits and maximize performance of even the smallest space—no sweat.
LOBSTER… ON THE GRILL! • If you really want to celebrate summer, there’s no better feast than lobster tail cooked over an open flame. The high-protein, muscle-building meal needs little else, save for a gut-filling, fiber-rich side or two.
SWEAT LESS, SMELL BETTER! • For products with a simple task—make your armpits smell better—DEODORANTS and ANTIPERSPIRANTS can be so complicated. Cut through the label lingo with this decoder and find the right stuff for you.
MAKE A MARGARITA
SPLASH INTO SUMMER • Millions of tons of plastic end up in our oceans, rivers, and lakes each year. But a new breed of clothes made from this discarded waste wants to change all that. These sustainable summer staples look and feel good when it’s 100 degrees out—and help keep our water clean, too.
BREAKING THE BANKS
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU’RE LOOKING AT? • Summer is here! We’re (mostly) vaccinated! That means a return to checking people out! Just don’t kill the vibe.
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