7 tips for Working Out in Summer Heat Indoors or Outdoors You don’t have to be outdoors to feel the impact of summer heat on your workout. If you’re exercising indoors, you can feel the effect of increased temperatures, here are ways to protect yourself indoors or outside. Summer exercise …
Read MoreFrom Our Friends at HeyPumpkin: Do you ever look at people who go to the gym for fun and wonder why they put themselves through such torture? Don’t worry, it’s totally OK if you do. While there are plenty of people out there who love running on treadmills, pumping iron, and …
Read MoreFrom our friends at Hey, Pumpkin: Ladies, our hormone levels are in a constant state of flux. The men in our lives may operate on a standard 24-hour circadian rhythm, with predictable waxing and waning energy patterns that repeat daily. But us? We’re a bit more complicated than that. We …
Read MoreFrom our friends at Hey, Pumpkin: There’s a good chance your fitness enthusiast friends are struggling this year. Gyms, if they’re even open, don’t feel safe anymore, and it’s hard to stay motivated when you’re home 24/7. I know, I know, there are bigger problems in the world, but it’s …
Read MoreMy healthy diet and exercise routine tends to go out the window when the holidays roll around. Between the cold weather, the yummy food, and the cocktails, I find myself spending upwards of half my day on the couch stuffing cookies into my mouth. It sounds terrible, but it’s the …
Read MoreWhile some people are returning to gyms amid the COVID-19 crisis in our country, many others are staying as far away as possible. But, though it makes sense to stay away from a safety perspective, it is hard to get the same workout at home as you would in a …
Read MoreExercise, either you love it or you hate it. Or maybe, if you’re someone like me, you have a love-hate relationship with it. There’s no denying exercise makes you feel good (at least most of the time). It gives you endorphins, which make you feel great, and it helps to …
Read MoreFoam rolling is an effective way to relieve muscle soreness, possibly increase your range of motion, and reduce muscle tension. There are a few different foam rollers available suited for different purposes. Choose the one that’s right for you and you could be feeling relief sooner than expected! Aside from …
Read MoreKnowing what your resting heart rate is, and what it should be can tell you a lot about your health – and maximize your training or accelerate weight loss. Factors including your age, medication, stress, anxiety, and activity level can affect your heart rate. Most people have a normal resting …
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