Once you get yourself into a workout groove and start to see and feel the results, it’s pretty easy to get hooked and want to exercise all the time. But be careful: It’s possible to work your body out too much by not allowing it enough time to recover in between workouts. Rest days are just […]
5 Ways to Overcome Gymtimidation (Because You’re Already Awesome)
Walk into your next class like the beautiful badass you are. You walk into a new class. It’s packed with super fit girls wearing the latest Lululemon workout gear. The girl next to you starts stretching in front of the mirror, contorting in ways you didn’t even know were possible. And to top it all off, […]
The Big Benefits of CrossFit
Time to et toned—and join a community. Training like an athlete can be one of the best ways to improve your fitness and overall physical health, even if you’re not an NFL player or Olympic gymnast. And how do athletes train? With full-body, functional workouts that work every muscle in ways that improve mobility, agility, […]
How to Use Yoga to Build Strength
Yoga has a bit of a reputation for being all about flexibility, stretching and relaxation. But there are so many different types of yoga out there, plenty of which will challenge you to build your strength and resilience at the same time as improving your flexibility. Practicing yoga for strength is a great way to […]
Everything You Need to Know About Aerial Workouts
Aerial arts—the spectrum of activities that includes “aerial acrobatics” and “aerial yoga”—calls to those who are attracted to an element of performance. This is an exercise that is as artistic as it is athletic. It’s a dance, in the air. Think: Cirque du Soleil. (Hey, we can dream). What to know about aerial workouts Students […]
Yoga for Desk Workers
Stretch out and restore with these simple poses. As a former yoga instructor and a current desk-dweller, I feel the difference in my body after sitting down for eight to nine hours per day. If you’re like me and clock the hours in a seated position, you may feel tightness in your body, cranky hips and […]