Tag Archives: training

Nvidia is the current top dog when it comes to AI hardware, and to prove it, the company recently set numerous records for AI training and high-performance computing, breaking records it set by itself just six months ago. In the latest round of MLPerf industry benchmarks its Eos supercomputer ran …

By the time Felix Ortiz III left the Army in 2006, the Brooklyn, New York native had spent time taking classes at the City University of New York and St. John’s. Those experiences led him to found Viridis Learning, which aimed to give universities a better way to track student …

Photo: Pond5 If you’ve ever taken a HIIT or running class, chances are the instructor will ask you to wear a heart rate monitor. Why? The range of your heart rate throughout your workout puts a number to the intensity of the exercise and how hard your body is working. …

When you hear “preparing for retirement,” you probably think about savings and budgeting.  However, your finances are just one aspect that you need to consider. Sure, you need to have your financial situation in check when you retire, but other aspects of your life could use some prepping as well. …

Photo: Twenty20 If there were a yearbook for running distances, the half-marathon would win “most popular” — hands down. In fact, according to Running USA, nearly two million people finished 13.1 miles in 2015. Plus, with some races selling out in minutes (we’re looking at you SeaWheeze and Brooklyn Half), there’s …

When one thinks of boxing, the first image which comes to mind is a ring with burly muscular men and eager crowds. However, box-fit training is a fast-paced, fat-burning workout which is also rapidly gaining popularity among women of all shapes and sizes. Recently, Real Style had the opportunity to …

Photo: Twenty20 If you’ve ever considered signing up for a 10K race, but the thought of vigorous training turned you off, we have the perfect solution. Our 10-week beginner-friendly training plan makes conquering 6.2 miles super approachable. And that holds true for anyone. Whether you’re lacing up your sneakers after …

Several years ago, so-called “brain training” games from companies like Luminosity were all the rage. The various companies that brought these products to market claimed they could be used to offset the aging process by slowing or even reversing age-related cognitive declines. In 2014, two groups of scientists released two …

Photo: Twenty20 Whether you’re a newbie runner chasing your first finish line or a seasoned athlete who took a sabbatical from pounding pavement, this 5K training plan will set you off on the right foot. Your first task (after signing up for your race, of course): Start slow. You might not …

Photo: Pond5 The second you walk into the weight room, you’re faced with a million questions: How much weight should I lift? Once I actually find a dumbbell I can pick up, how many reps should I perform? How many sets? Does it even matter? If you’re a newbie, either …