Stephanie Green

1 day ago | themanual.com | Steph Green |Stephanie Green

I’ve seen more and more research on the benefits of walking for your health. For example, one large meta-analysis revealed that two minutes of walking around the block after eating helped stabilize insulin levels and slowed the rise and fall in blood sugar from the meal. A 10-minute walk has been shown to reduce blood pressure and improve mood, and researchers found that a brisk 11-minute walk a day lowers the risk of several illnesses.

1 day ago | themanual.com | Steph Green |Stephanie Green

We often hear fitness buffs discussing bulging biceps, toned triceps, and how to build tree trunk legs on leg day. What’s equally important but not as widely discussed is grip strength. You use your gripping muscles in your hands and wrists every day when you’re doing your functional tasks and when you’re in the gym powering through a deadlift or doing HIIT battle rope exercises like slams, waves, or pulls. Let’s explore the latest research and the importance of grip strength.

2 days ago | themanual.com | Steph Green |Stephanie Green

I enjoy zooming through new places or my favorite trails, draped with those tall, emerald-green oak trees. Running a marathon or simply jogging through your neighborhood is an accomplishment, and for many of us, we get a runner’s high and a rush of feel-good endorphins to go along with it. Some marathons are more grueling than others, depending on various factors like the terrain and the weather. Recently, one of the more challenging marathons took the spotlight.

2 days ago | themanual.com | Steph Green |Stephanie Green

Is your nifty little Apple Watch telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

4 days ago | themanual.com | Steph Green |Stephanie Green

There's good reason why Arnie and other champion weightlifters use this muscle-building method.