If you’re old enough, you probably remember back in the olden days when all we really did was run, maybe play tennis and do some situps and pushups. These days, exercise has evolved to include almost any activity you can imagine: Running, walking, strength training, cycling, swimming, yoga, Pilates and so on. We also have plenty of alternative workouts to try like Zumba, kettlebell…
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…
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 advantage of functional training? First, it’s important to understand what this type of workout looks like and the benefits…
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…
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 middle. No matter how small or large, how active or sedentary, it affects almost all women.
If you’re facing this…
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…
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 hybrid called the Hasake, traditionally used by Israelis and Arabs to fish. Later, this board-boat was also purposed as…