Just about everyone knows the importance of stretching after exercising in order to improve one’s flexibility. There are even studies that show results can be seen in just four weeks of regular stretching. This, of course, requires a strong commitment though. There are also certain activities that can improve your …
Read MoreLook, we know not everybody is into cardio. While your bff might be trying to drag you to her Zumba class, we all know it may not be your thing. If you’re just not into it, don’t worry, you have options. Does your goal involve losing fat and simply getting …
Read MoreIf you’re one of those folk who hates getting up and going to the gym, we get it. That’s not uncommon at all. Perhaps the thought of reaching our fitness goals just isn’t motivating enough. If that’s the case, it could help to have someone there to nudge you in …
Read MoreSometimes we tend to get stuck in a rut when it comes to our workouts. We run and stretch, or we practice yoga – but why not both? Running and yoga is an absolutely supreme combination, and both come with their own benefits for your body. Running is great for …
Read MoreWant to get your workout over with as quickly as possible? Perhaps Tabata is for you. While some sing the praises of this 4-minute wonder workout, others say it’s one of the toughest you can do. Sure, it’s fast, but it also requires going all-in to actually see results. In …
Read MoreWe’re not even through with January yet, and already it seems like some people are giving up on their New Year goals. There’s no reason to despair though – we all make mistakes and results don’t happen overnight. If you aren’t making as much progress as you’d hoped, we get …
Read MoreStarting to feel like your fitness routine isn’t having a significant enough impact anymore? It’s quite possible your instincts are correct. If you’re not changing things up frequently, you likely aren’t exercising efficiently. Once your body has adapted to doing the same exercises every day, your workout is going to …
Read MoreWhile routines and equipment are important, quite few of us like to exercise in silence. Most of us either have workout playlists or at least listen to other people’s lists at the gym. So, it comes as no surprise that Spotify is taking note of what we listen to the …
Read MoreThe holidays can be a challenging time for all of us when it comes to our workout routines. Go to the gym? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Eat healthy? Sure, ok, despite the Christmas ham, the peppermint bark, the cookies, and the stocking full of candy. It’s easy to …
Read MoreReady to go for a run? Not so fast – have you warmed up yet? More importantly, how did you go about warming up? What if those stretches are actually sabotaging your run or workout? They very well could be. If you’re doing static stretches, like holding a hamstring stretch, …
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