Lists about customs, rituals, and daily life in Ancient Rome and the Roman Republic, which ruled the Mediterranean from 8th Century BC until its spectacular collapse in 476 AD.

Rome If You Want To

Exercise

When you imagine elite fighters in the ancient era, chances are you&rsquo;ll think of the coordinated might of the Roman legion and the individual flair of the gladiator. There were similarities with how <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/workout-secrets-greeks/michael-muir?ref=profile_own" target="_blank">the Greeks</a> pursued fitness, but also some key digressions. By examining&nbsp;how both the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/life-fighting-in-the-roman-front-lines/ryan-sargent" target="_blank">Roman legions</a> and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ancient-roman-gladiator-facts/aaron-edwards" target="_blank">gladiators got into fighting shape</a>, we can still learn a great deal in the present day.

This collection looks at the uncompromising methods the Romans used in pursuit of martial excellence. From the forced marches of raw recruits to the plentiful helpings of barley, the fitness secrets of the Romans will be revealed.

The Actual Ways The Romans Got Fighting Fit

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Your search is over - we have it, the perfect &#39;80s workout mix. Scroll down to check out some of our favorite &#39;80s songs to work out to. Which do you think are the best &#39;80s workout songs?&nbsp;

&quot;Push It&quot;&nbsp;by Salt-N-Pepa is one of the top workout songs, for sure. Which other throwback workout songs can get you moving in the gym? &quot;Pump Up the Jam&quot;&nbsp;and &quot;Jump&quot;&nbsp;seem like great &#39;80s songs for spin class. They&rsquo;ll get you moving. &quot;Like a Prayer&quot;&nbsp;by Madonna and &quot;Beat It&quot;&nbsp;by Michael Jackson are other good examples of &#39;80s workout songs. There are so many good &#39;80s workout songs on this list, you&rsquo;ll need to vote to make sure yours make it to the top!

The Best '80s Workout Songs

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Lists for every yoga fan who likes to start each day with a sun salutation and wrap it up in child's pose. 

Blissing Out

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If you're a dedicated yogi, chances are you take more into consideration when purchasing items than just how comfortable items are. Although sporting yoga pants has become a staple in nearly all women's wardrobes, dedicated yogis know that wearing spandex pants and occasionally attending Bikram is not enough to make you a yogi. Real yogis and yoga aficionados are no stranger to these top yoga brands.Being a true yogi is a lifestyle! If you really love yoga, you probably already love the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-yoga-clothing-brands/ranker-shopping?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">yoga clothing companies</a> and good yoga mat makers on this list. But which are the best yoga brands, essential for any yogi's daily life? Yogis take pride in the best quality yoga apparel,&nbsp;the eco-friendly materials they are made from, and all the other brands that offer top-notch, totally zen, yoga services and related products, from mats to pants, and even tea.Perfect your yoga poses in style! This list of companies and businesses that offer yoga products, clothing, and services ranks all the greatest yoga brands, so you can live this eco-friendly lifestyle without breaking the bank.

Essential Brands for Yogis

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Need to add a little motivation to your workout routine? That&#39;s why we&#39;ve ranked the best Peloton&nbsp;instructors here on this list. They are not just cycling instructors as they now offer a variety of classes through the Peloton app such as strength, cardio, and stretching to name a few. Get in shape with these&nbsp;trainers and then be sure to check back for new Peloton&nbsp;instructors as they are added to the app. From Peloton&nbsp;bike instructors, like Kendall Toole and Olivia Amato, to yoga teachers, like Denis Morton and Anna Greenberg, you&#39;ll find the Peloton trainer who is right for you.

Whether you&#39;re looking for&nbsp;instructors for beginners or wondering who the most popular instructors are, this ranked list of Peloton coaches is a great resource to find the perfect person to take your workout to the next level. Vote up the top&nbsp;Peloton instructors, and get moving!&nbsp;

The Best Peloton Instructors To Take Classes With

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All 34 Peloton Instructors, Ranked By Members

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The podcasts you absolutely must download and/or stream and listen to during your commute, workouts, study breaks, and whenever.

Must-Hear Podcasts

Podcasts

Working out works best if you have a cheerleader or a trainer - and fitness podcasts offer that on the go. We&#39;ve put together a list of the top fitness podcasts streaming new episodes. From sharing personal fitness journeys to discussing individual aspects of improving health these are the best fitness podcasts on now.

Several fitness podcasts focus on finding and maintaining <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fitness-tips/jessica-lawshe" target="_blank">overall fitness and health</a>. Other fitness podcasts, such as Rdella Training and The Paleo Solution Podcast focus on individual fitness aspects such as workouts and diet. There are also fitness shows that focus on specific fitness goals, like women&#39;s health or exercise plans for folks over 40.

Vote up the current fitness podcasts you haven&#39;t skipped an episode of! And add any other great fitness podcasts to the list!

The Best Fitness Podcasts

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Ever wondered what&#39;s the best Quest Bar flavor? It&#39;s not an easy choice.&nbsp;Decadent flavor combinations&nbsp;like Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and&nbsp;Cookies &amp; Cream are designed to mimic the real thing, and everything down to the taste and texture is 100% on point. Whether you&#39;re looking for a meal replacement or a post-workout snack, we&#39;ve listed all the various&nbsp;flavors. It&#39;s up to you to pick the tastiest ones.

While Quest Bars are known for packing a lot of ingredients&nbsp;with very little guilt, they&#39;re among the tastiest (and sweetest) protein bars on the market. Each bar contains only&nbsp;one gram of sugar (or less)&nbsp;while sporting an impressive 20 <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-whey-protein-flavors/ranker-food" target="_blank">grams of protein</a> (or more).&nbsp;Tasty concoctions&nbsp;like&nbsp;Birthday Cake, which is made with real cake sprinkles, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-chocolate-bars/ranker-food" target="_blank">Double Chocolate Chunk</a> are known for being super sweet with&nbsp;plenty&nbsp;of protein and only a few&nbsp;carbs.&nbsp;What are your&nbsp;favorite Quest Bar flavors?

Vote up all your favorites&nbsp;so other readers can see which ones to bite into next.

The Best Quest Protein Bar Flavors, Ranked By Taste

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Ranking All 19 Quest Bar Flavors, Best To Worst

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Home workouts have become all the rage as of late, with people ditching those expensive gym fees by making their&nbsp;home their own personal gym. Of course, having a successful <a href="/list/best-exercises-you-can-do-at-home-v2/bunny-brinkman" target="_blank">home exercise</a> routine boils down to one key factor: motivation. Heck, if you can motivate yourself to get out of your pajamas and work out at home, you can do pretty much do anything. But motivation doesn&#39;t always come easy. Fortunately,&nbsp;these fitness subscription boxes are here to help.

With these boxes, you&#39;ll receive&nbsp;high-quality fitness products delivered straight to your door.&nbsp;From <a href="/list/best-protein-powder-brands/werner-brandes" target="_blank">nutritional supplements </a>to fresh gear, you&#39;ll be ready to hit the living room for a butt-kicking routine. It doesn&#39;t matter how old you are, or what time of year it is:&nbsp;this list includes subscription boxes for both men and women regardless of your athletic abilities. Whether you&#39;re jonesing for your next core&nbsp;workout or are simply looking for a little motivation to start reaching those new year&#39;s resolutions, any time is great for getting your blood pumping and your body moving. So why&nbsp;not jump-start the process with a little help from a subscription box?

11 Awesome Fitness Subscription Boxes, Cause Who Knows When It'll Be Safe To Hit The Gym Again

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Take your daily practice to the next level by treating yourself each month to one of these fun yoga subscriptions. Here you'll find a list of some of the top yoga subscription boxes on the market dedicated to strengthening your mind, body, and soul. Get unique items delivered to your doorstep each month while saving yourself time and money.&nbsp;Need to freshen up your workout attire? Check out some of these yoga bundles that will ship you premium brands for a fraction of the price. Or perhaps you're looking for a fun way to spice up your spiritual side? One of these monthly yoga crates may be just the ticket.&nbsp;Be sure to vote for your favorites to let other yogis out there know which are the best Yoga boxes around.

The Best Subscription Boxes for Yogis

The 10 Best Yoga Monthly Subscription Boxes For Yogis

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This list answers the question, “What are the best whey protein flavors on the market?” If you’re familiar with using this product, you understand that the wrong flavor can leave a pretty nasty aftertaste, but if you choose the right flavor, you won’t even be able to taste the protein itself! A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down; choose from this list of whey protein flavors!The benefits of drinking whey protein range from weight loss, enhanced focus, building up of the immune system, increased energy and better sports performance. As protein is one of the body’s main sources of building muscle, bone, tissues and skin, this popular product used to be used primarily by athletes as a way to replenish their bodies after hard workouts. Now the increased popularity of whey protein has skyrocketed sales of the product, and left a string of healthier enthusiasts behind.Users can buy premade, ready to drink shakes, or purchase cans or foil packs of the product and mix their own. It is said to be safe for children and adults when used as part of a balanced, nutrition-rich diet.Whether you’re already a whey protein user or strongly considering it, take a look at these popular flavors to choose from. Already tried one? Vote on your favorite whey protein flavor!

The Best Whey Protein Flavors

Designed to help athletes and exercise aficionados&nbsp;speed up the recovery process and burn calories easier,&nbsp;Reign Energy drinks come in a variety&nbsp;of cool, fun, and fruity&nbsp;flavors. With classic options like Sour Apple and Lemon HDZ to crazy (and tasty) flavor combinations like&nbsp;Jalapeno Strawberry and Red Dragon (which is as great as it sounds),&nbsp;the best Reign Energy&nbsp;flavors are designed to give you an instant jolt without any of that lingering aftertaste you often get with sodas and other carbonated drinks.

Made with zero sugar and packed with a whopping 300mg of caffeine in each bottle,&nbsp;Reign Energy drinks also feature zero artificial flavors and colors. How many Reign Energy flavors have you tried? More importantly, which ones tasted the best?

Check out this comprehensive list of&nbsp;Reign Energy flavors (including all the new flavors), and vote up all the best-tasting choices.

The Best Reign Energy Drink Flavors, Ranked

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Hacks, facts, insider secrets, and horror stories from your favorite retail stores, product lines, and places to shop.

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We love any excuse not to go to the gym. Call us lazy, but after finding out some of these gym secrets, we feel pretty secure in our decision to stay on the couch! Although one would think that the gym is a healthy, safe, and productive environment for getting your sweat on, it's actually quite the opposite: the big box gyms are more gross, dangerous, and overpriced than you could ever imagine! What dirty little secrets does your gym not want you to know?Have you ever wondered why that one cute personal trainer disappeared after a couple of training sessions? Or why (no matter what time of the day you go), the gym is always crazy overcrowded? Or why it's nearly impossible to cancel a gym membership once you've given up on working out everyday? All these questions and more are answered in this shocking list, and you'll definitely rethink your membership after reading through all these secrets that gym owners would never want you to learn.&nbsp;So next time you feel bad about skipping a workout, just keep in mind some of these gym secrets. Whether this list makes you rethink locking yourself into an ironclad contract, or encourages you to take a scalding hot shower before and after coming into contact with any gym equipment, we hope that you use this gym secrets list as a guide. Stay on the couch for this list, and then get your workouts in at home, because these secrets that gym owners are hiding from you will make you feel great about passing on the gym!

37 Secrets That Your Gym May Be Hiding from You

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Unfortunately, according to the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm" target="_blank">Center for Disease Control and Prevention</a> (CDC),&nbsp;about&nbsp;610,000 people&nbsp;die of heart disease in the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/united-states?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">United States</a> annually. That accounts for&nbsp;one in four deaths. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women; around&nbsp;735,000 Americans have a heart attack each&nbsp;year.However, if you're aware of the dangers of cardiovascular problems, you can proactively seek out solutions.&nbsp;Certain measures can&nbsp;reduce the&nbsp;likelihood&nbsp;of heart disease. You may even be able to increase the quality and length of your life if you follow a few rules.

Things You Never Knew Could Lower Your Risk of A Heart Attack

10 Surprising Things That Can Lower Your Risk of A Heart Attack

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Lists of creatures around the world that are simply beautiful (or, at least, very interesting).

Cool-Looking Animals

Do you even lift bro? Well these animals do, and they&#39;re here to show you that your gains in the weight room are nothing compared to what they&#39;ve got going on. This list features some of the most muscular animals in the world, so don&#39;t be butthurt when you see the lion that has way better triceps than you do. These animals claim that they&#39;re natural, but we&#39;re pretty sure at least a few of them are juicing (especially that bull).

Do You Even Lift, Bro? These Animals Definitely Do

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Healthy Body, Healthy Life

Have you picked up working out as a hobby over quarantine, or are you new to working out in general? Sometimes workouts can overwhelming, with so many fitness plans, classes,&nbsp;and machines available, it&#39;s hard to know what&#39;s the right choice. Thankfully, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/instagram-fitness-influencers-instagram-fitness-accounts/kendall-kroll" target="_blank">the trainers</a> of the internet are here sharing their top fitness tips. Time to elevate your workout!

Trainers Of Reddit Are Sharing Their Best Ways To Get Fit

Trainers Of Reddit Are Sharing Their Best Ways To  Get Fit

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This list of celebrities who have done the Ironman triathlon has been loosely ranked by fame and popularity. An Ironman triathlon is comprised of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bicycle ride and a 26.2 mile run. Ironman also offers 70.3 races, which are considered a half-Ironman. Several celebrities have completed these grueling races, including many professional athletes.Who is the most famous triathlete who competed in an Ironman? Gordon Ramsay tops our list. The celebrity chef completed a full-Ironman in 2013 with a finishing time of 14 hours, 4 minutes, and 48 seconds. Ramsay is reportedly getting an Ironman tattoo in honor of his huge accomplishment. He has also competed in several marathons.Several professional athletes have also completed Iron Man triathlons. These triathletes include racecar driver Jenson Button, MLB player Jeff Conine, NFL player Darryl Haley, and NHL player Mike Richter.Do you think you could finish a grueling Ironman triathlon? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

10 Celebrities Who Have Done the Ironman

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11 Celebrities Who Have Done the Ironman Triathlon

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Gallery of stars who lost weight, featuring their before and after photos. These celebrities dropped pounds from diet, exercise, or some type of medical surgery. Weight loss is such a big deal in Hollywood. Famous people who have had dramatic weight loss includes film and TV actors, singers and musicians, and even media personalities. Some celeb weight transformations, like Oprah Winfrey&#39;s, make headlines.&nbsp;

One of the most popular ways celebrities battle obesity is by dieting. There have been countless types of diet fads throughout history, but the most important thing to remember when picking a good diet is simply by eating nutritious food. Staying healthy by <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/low-calorie-foods-that-fill-you-up/diet-information-lists" target="_blank">consuming plenty of fruits, vegetables and grains</a> doesn&#39;t cost much and prevents hunger. It is also important to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, especially when exercising.

Physical activity also leads to weight loss, and Hollywood celebs often try different exercises and training regimes to slim down. From running, to swimming, to yoga, there are a number of ways to sweat and burn calories. Once considered extreme, more and more stars like Al Roker have undergone medical procedures such as gastric bypass surgery and the lap band. Even though weight loss surgeries have become safer in recent years, there are still a number of risks involved, so it&#39;s best to consult with a doctor. The battle of the bulge isn&#39;t hard with a healthy diet and lots of exercise. There are also several <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-weight-loss-apps/dot-commander" target="_blank">weight loss apps available to help you</a> meet your weight loss goals.

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