Pilates is an exercise program developed by Joseph Pilates. Pilates exercises use your body’s natural ability to be balanced and aligned to build strength, stability, and flexibility. Arranging your body correctly in Pilates puts less stress on your spine, joints and limbs. Pilates uses resistance and stretching exercises to increase flexibility and stretch muscles. All […]
Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been working out for a while, it can be tough to get the results you want. Hitting the gym is convenient, but sometimes you don’t want to, or can’t afford to, take out an expensive membership and go to the gym all the time. The good news is that […]
Fitness apps are all the rage, and for a good reason. They make it easy to track your fitness, workout, and diet habits all in one place, and they give you all kinds of tips, motivation, and recommendations to help you along your path. But do fitness apps work? Unfortunately, yes. More and more people […]
It’s the most controversial form of exercise in existence today. Everyone knows you should do wall sits, but not everyone is doing them. Wall sits an incredibly effective way to strengthen your midsection, incinerate belly fat, burn calories, increase core strength, tone your core, and improve overall athleticism. Yet, most people do not engage in […]
Squatting is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your back, glutes, thighs, and legs. Squatting is the only truly functional exercise you can do with your entire body. That said, it’s also one of the most misunderstood. And that’s no surprise since the only people that squat are weightlifters, powerlifters, and football players. […]
Push-ups are an exercise that helps build muscle and keep the body healthy. But learning how to do push-ups correctly is vital. Push-ups are a great exercise to use for building muscle and keeping the body strong. However, many people think that they can just do push-ups and not worry about their technique. This is […]
HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. It is a type of cardiovascular exercise where the person engages in a short burst of all-out intense exercise followed by periods of more moderate exercise. Many people are turning to HIIT because it has been shown to offer significant health benefits such as increased metabolic rate and fat […]
While some folks are born with the ability to run marathons seemingly without breaking a sweat, the rest of us have to work hard to keep our fitness levels up. Some of us have sports as part of our daily routines—whether it’s running around with our kids or playing pickup basketball at the park—but for […]
Yoga isn’t just about the physical postures, or asanas, that are practiced in class. It’s also a way to achieve inner peace, learn about yourself and your body, and develop the flexibility and strength necessary to move through life. Let’s take a look at some of the many ways that yoga can improve your overall […]
