If you’re like most people, stress is a regular part of your day. Some statistics suggest that up to 77% of us feel the physical effects of stress on a regular basis, in the form of headaches, insomnia, anxiety, weight gain, muscle aches and pains, crankiness, and difficulty focusing.
While completely getting rid of stress is not possible, learning how to deal with it in a healthy way…
Bring up the subject of embarrassing moments at the gym and it’s amazing the stories you hear.
The gym can be a prime spot for embarrassing moments: sweaty people flailing around with large, heavy machinery can have amusing, embarrassing—but also sometimes…
Functional fitness workouts are the key to long-term fitness, weight loss, and wellness. These carefully designed sessions won’t leave you sweaty and breathless but they can help you to burn more calories and stay active throughout the day.
So how do you take…
Hitting the gym while you’re on your period can quickly become overwhelming. There are a variety of factors working to squash your motivation—cramps, bloating, headaches, and a severe lack of energy. But the benefits of keeping active on your period are many, including reduced symptoms of PMS, less painful periods, and improved mood.
Knowing which forms of exercise are best and how to…
Some personal trainers and organizations are now offering specialized fitness programs that cater to seniors who want more independence, more functional mobility, and greater health and stability for daily living. This specialized form of personal training addresses many of…
Hot flashes, irritability, fatigue, depression, insomnia, dry skin, mood swings, weight gain: These are just some of the symptoms of perimenopause or, as we usually call it, plain old menopause. Menopause weight gain tends to be sudden, stubborn, and concentrated around the…
If you’ve been following anything related to exercise, you’re probably familiar with the latest trend: High-intensity interval training. This kind of workout offers two significant things that other activities don’t: Shorter workouts and more calories burned than you would find with most traditional cardio or strength training workouts.
Also known as MetCon, this type of…
There’s no denying that popular boutique fitness classes, such as SoulCycle and Pure Barre, have developed a cult-like following. These stand-alone boutique studios promote fitness while developing a social community that keeps customers coming back for more, often at…
Paddleboarding has become an increasingly popular water sport in recent years, for people of all ages. Yet despite its modern-day acclaim, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has far-reaching roots.
Documented as far back as the 8th century AD you will find an ancient board-boat…
Stretching and exercising barefoot are commonplace in a yoga or pilates studio. Yet in more traditional settings, like gyms and weight rooms, entering without shoes is far from the norm. In fact, many gyms have dress codes that require sneakers to be worn for safety concerns.
Yet in other spaces, there are other ideas for proper workout footwear. You might have seen photos and videos of your…