After founding SoulCycle, Ruth Zukerman went on to found Flywheel Sports – a high-energy, competitive indoor cycling studio that’s taking over major cities across the country. As a trainer and fitness student herself (she told us she still loves going to classes to have the student experience!), Ruth knows exactly what it takes to make…
Running, while an easy exercise to pick up, isn’t for everyone; one person’s meditative mile is another’s boredom-inducing march. But if you’re an erstwhile enthusiastic new runner who can’t quite seem to get into the sport, make sure you read these tips before you write off your new hobby for good. Don’t go overboard: You…
Ever wonder why every trainer you’ve ever worked with in the gym, watched online, or seen in magazines all have great abs? Sure, they work out a lot, they eat right, and they do all the stuff they tell you to do, but there’s got to be something more to their success, right? Absolutely! Want…
We’re big believers in keeping up with your fitness routine no matter where you are in the world. Just because you’re not at your usual boot camp boutique with your familiar instructor or go-to machines doesn’t mean you should skip the sweat session altogether. In fact, you can totally make any hotel gym work for…
Image Source: Rise Nation In a dark room in LA, with intense, heart-pounding music pulsing at ear-drum-crushing decibel levels, intricately designed black lights sparkling along the ceiling, and a trainer on stage, Rise Nation was like a mountain-climbing fitness rave. After hearing my fit-obsessed Angeleno friends sing the praises of this workout (designed by the…
Admit it: the last time you wanted to drop a few pounds or decided to reclaim your health, the first thing you did besides throwing out that last batch of macaroons was cardio – lots and lots of cardio! We get it. We’ve all made the mistake of thinking the only way to lose weight…
Going to the gym can sometimes seem as mystical as teleporting to Asgard (if you’re a fan of the Marvel Universe, you’ll know what we’re talking about). We get that. There are just so many unanswered questions: When do I work out? What exercises? How many sets and reps? Cardio first or last? Why is…
Behind every Victoria’s Secret model and Hollywood star is a very good fitness trainer. That’s what I learned after a workout session with Leandro Carvalho, creator of the popular fitness program Brazil Butt Lift and trainer to clients like Alessandra Ambrosio and Doutzen Kroes. Leandro’s studio is nestled on the second floor of an apartment…
The first thing I noticed when I stepped inside Orangetheory were the bright, Hi-C-colored walls and orange-themed workout machines. Like any first-timer in a fitness class, I was a little apprehensive; my goal was to survive and not embarrass myself in front of the group of really fit-looking people. During the introductory portion of the…
If you’re someone who has a hard time giving yourself a break, and you’ve been skipping rest days, then listen up: while we admire your dedication, skipping your recovery is doing you more harm than you think. We wanted to find out exactly what happens to your body when you train too hard, so we…
