I have some tough love for you today. It’s about your workouts. You go to the gym several times a week, sometimes twice in one day, and yet you aren’t as fit as you should be. As a certified group exercise trainer and indoor cycling instructor, I’ve taught hundreds of classes. Based on what I…
Every year around this time, I start plotting my trip out to New York City to cover the marathon. In my first few years going out there, anything outside of my work schedule seemed to involve drinks, late-night shows, and decadent restaurant eats. It’s a lot different these days. The only way I can stay…
Source: Photo Courtesy of Dance Body I was pumped to give Dance Body, a fitness class created by a former professional dancer, a try at the SELF Up ‘N Out Studio event in New York City. As a former dancer myself, I foolishly thought I would cruise through this class as if it was a…
Anyone who has ever taken a barre class knows that one of the defining characteristics of the exercise is muscle shaking, particularly in the legs. Whether you’re shaking or your neighbor is shaking, you’ll undoubtedly notice that borderline-violent trembling that happens in the thighs and calves. So what gives? What’s going on down there? Related…
CrossFit is gaining more popularity than ever – it’s a serious challenge. Both men and women are noticing how they can progress quickly – even when they’re starting from square one with no experience. However, there’s no denying that the calisthenics and weightlifting can cause injury if you’re not maintaining proper form or if you’re…
A Pilates class has a powerful ability to transform the body, lean out muscles, and amass a totally-devoted following of die-hard studio addicts. It’s Kate Hudson’s favorite workout and beloved by fitness enthusiasts the world over. And why? Because it works! But here’s the thing: Pilates is not cheap. With group classes ranging from $30…
We’re pretty in love with indoor cycling, if you couldn’t tell. It’s such a fun addition to a well-rounded workout routine, especially when you’ve got a killer playlist and an even better instructor. The energy in the room can totally take your cardio workout to the next level, and you leave the studio feeling like…
We love at-home workouts; they’re an incredible way to get in some much needed “me time” and do something great for yourself. They’re also a low-cost way to set your own challenges and goals, better yourself, and add a dose of mood-boosting endorphines to your everyday life on your own schedule. There’s also something to…
Are you a back-of-the-classser? A front-and-center student who’s featured on the studio’s Facebook page? A ClassPass drop-in student who’s still trying to navigate the specific culture of each fitness establishment that you frequent? Whatever kind of gym rat you are, you’ve probably wondered what your instructor thinks of you at some point, and if you’re…
The gym is not a runway and, contrary to popular belief, all eyes are not on you. But let’s be real, we’re all human and we all get a little self-conscious sometimes – especially if you’re not a gym veteran. Even still, there’s something awesome about not giving a sh*t. So the next time that…
