If the deadlift isn’t part of your regular routine, it should be. While the move’s name may conjure images of meaty bodybuilders, the exercise is an amazingly effective move for your lower body, especially your glutes, hamstrings, and quads. Not only that, it’s great for your core muscles, too. “The act of keeping the core…
As we approach the year’s warmer seasons and the weather becomes a bit more tolerable, it’s time for many of us ditch the indoor treadmill and head outside for beautiful springtime runs. Whether you’re in training for a race, just getting off the couch, or going for your weekly jog, make your next run a…
Are you in need of a break from a high-intensity cardio schedule? Maybe you’ve heard of LISS – a low-key style of cardio training and a fitness term that’s been blowing up on social media. We chatted with Jake Peterson, a NASM-certified and Precision Nutrition-certified trainer, about the new fitness trend that’s cropping up to…
Let me start by saying that if you’re running with any kind regularity, you’re already a badass in my book. Running is hard. If you’re struggling to feel like a badass out there, though, try these tips the next time you lace up your running shoes to reap the full emotional rewards of putting one…
Australian trainers and sisters Felicia Oreb and Diana Johnson make fitness look more fashionable than ever. Their brand, Base Body Babes, provides workout and nutrition guides, as well as personal training, in which they use a combination style of strength and circuit-style resistance training. And they do all of this with unparalleled style and edge.…
For many of us, fitness isn’t just an activity – it’s a lifestyle. So what happens when that fit lifestyle meets a brewing cold or a flu? If you find yourself fighting through sniffles and a sore throat with a bike booked at spin class, then take a minute to pause. You need rest! Cancel…
I started running less than two years ago, and this past month, I signed up for my fourth half-marathon, which is helping me build courage (and strength!) for my first full marathon. Those first three races helped me learn so much about the training process, tips, tricks, gear, and recovery. The best tip I ever…
Your busy schedule hardly allows for time to exercise, so when you steal away for an hour, you want to make that workout count. If a toned physique is your goal, here are essential strength-training tips for quickly achieving the sculpted muscles you desire.
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We all have our trouble spots, and for me, it’s my belly. Even before two pregnancies, I’ve always been a little self-conscious about that extra squishiness above my belt. I’m a full-bathing-suit-in-the-Summer, never-take-off-my-shirt-while-working-out kind of gal . . . that is until a few weeks ago. I do yoga and strength training at home to…
As our culture becomes more and more active and health-obsessed, the power of fitness influencers has exploded, especially on social media. These women are becoming celebrities in their own right; some are self made, others are supported by brands, and several are backed by Hollywood stars. And while Instagram has jettisoned these ladies into the…
