Exercise is tough! And though we all know that, it can still be easy to jump into a new workout unprepared, without knowing the ropes. Proper form is absolutely essential to preventing injury in any sort of class, and if you’re not prepared, you’re putting yourself at risk to get hurt. The same goes for…
If the Color Run hasn’t already come to your city, it’s probably in the works. This popular 5K is sort of like a crayon box exploding: as participants make their way through the course, volunteers cover them in colored powder. As you can probably already tell, this is a fun run that welcomes all ages…
Serena Williams was interviewed for the June cover of Glamour and, as predicted, she gave us even more reasons to adore her. The star, who was recently named the highest paid female athlete in the world, shared her thoughts on the wage gap, Drake, having children, and competing at 30. While the entire interview is…
It took two years, approximately 400 miles, a half-dozen running shoes, one 5k, one 15K, and four half-marathons (well, three and one-thirteenth half-marathons) before I finally said to myself, “Wow, I’m actually a runner!” Reading that back to myself, I realize how ridiculous it sounds – but that’s the honest to goodness truth. I’ve been…
Ready for a quick burst of cardio? This simple, classic exercise is something you can do anywhere, anytime, to get your heart rate up quickly – and it burns crazy amounts of calories! Here’s a quick refresher (and a reminder about form). Jump off the balls of your feet as you jump your legs out…
Like a baby bunny, your thoughts during a group fitness class like SoulCycle, Zumba, or yoga can hop around all over the place. If you could peer inside the brains of people sweating it out next to you, I bet you’d hear some of these.
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…
Get ready to get your cardio on! This jumping workout is fast and furious and perfect for burning mega calories in a short amount of time. But don’t worry – we offer modifications for every move so anyone can join in the fun. The workout doesn’t require any equipment, either. So what are you waiting…
Ab work just got a little more exciting . . . and a lot more intense. Watch this video to learn Cassey Ho’s favorite ab moves; they’re tough and effective. As the founder of Blogilates, she knows a thing or two about working your core.
Source: Pop Sugar
Intense cardio sessions burn boatloads of calories, but what about that walk in the park or that Zumba class? Check out the chart below to see how different types of exercise compare when it comes to burning calories the fastest. Can you believe kettlebells burn so many calories? Activity Minutes to Burn 300 Calories Aerobics…
