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…
Yes, your basic exercise routine will lengthen and tone your muscles, but how about a workout that also makes you feel sexy? One that will most likely improve your sex life, too? To meet all those needs, we created a fun and flirty floor workout with Leigh Ann Reilly, the founder of BeSpun Pole Dance…
It’s so easy to skip the post-workout stretching session, but don’t! Staying flexible is an important part of staying fit, plus it can help with injury prevention. This five-minute video will lead you through some basic leg stretches that your hips and knees will appreciate too. Grab a towel to help deepen the stretches. Source:…
You know the drill. You need rest days so your hard-working muscles can repair themselves, getting stronger in the process. But chill days don’t mean you should be a couch potato. Nope. So take a walk, get your blood moving, then stretch your calves. They do a lot for you, so show them some love…
It might be another rest day in our Just Press Play workout plan, but we have a great stretch to share with you. After doing a little light cardio – take a 20-minute walk or a 10 minute jog – try this seated leg cradle to stretch your glutes. Sit on your mat cross-legged or…
By now, you get it – rest days are important, but moving around a bit is a good thing. Today in our Just Press Play workout plan, we suggest a little light cardio to get your blood moving, followed by a bit of stretching. You worked your abs hard yesterday, and the front of your…
If you run, bike, or are deskbound all day, your hamstrings could use some extra love and length. It not only feels good to stretch this commonly tight area, but hamstring flexibility is also important for the health of your back, hips, and knees. Here are six easy and essential stretches that target the backs…
Are foot cramps cramping your style? A reader asked for help in figuring out the mystery behind her own foot cramps. To answer this question, we turned to a board-certified physician for information and advice. Dear DrSugar, What’s the deal with foot cramps? I never got them when I was younger, but lately, I’ve been…
If you want to torch calories and tone your tush, running is one of the most effective forms of exercise. The problem is, it leaves your upper body and core high and dry, and if you forget to stretch, you’re left with tight, tense muscles that could suffer an injury that keeps you from lacing…
Instead of hitting the snooze button in the morning, take the extra 10 minutes to stretch. It’s a great way to energize the morning and ease away any stress or tension from the previous day or a funky sleeping position. Try this easy stretching sequence when you wake up to get your blood flowing and…
