It’s time to slow it down and work your muscles while lengthening them, so today’s workout is a yoga flow to help you get long and lean. It’s perfect for stretching tight muscles while working your arms and core in surprising new ways. Directions: move through the entire 12-pose sequence on the right side, and…
We love Pilates. We love HIIT (that’s high-intensity interval training). When Blogilates founder Cassey Ho put the two workouts together, she got an ab-centric PIIT workout. And it’s awesome. You do each of the seven moves for 45 seconds, followed by a 15-second break. Do the workout once, or repeat for a total of four…
After a long day, you deserve 30 minutes all to yourself. We’ve enlisted yogi Mandy Ingber to help get you long and lean. Much like what you’ll find in Mandy’s Yogalosophy DVD this sequence is designed to calm the mind while toning the body.
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High temps coupled with high humidity can make it pretty unbearable for your workouts. It’s not only uncomfortable, but overheating could lead to cramping or even heatstroke. Here are some ways you can use the power of water to keep cool. Wet head: Before heading out, take a quick cold shower to cool down your…
The instability and suspension aspect of using a TRX is great for strength training and even yoga, but did you know you can also use it for heart-pumping, calorie-burning exercises to help you lose weight? Incorporate these cardio TRX moves into your next workout.
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FYI – your running gear might determine the outcome of your next long-distance race. Our friends at Shape looked at recent studies that attribute some major successes to the innovative compression technology. Here’s what they learned. Many runners of all levels and distances-like record-breaking marathoner and three-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan–swear by their compression socks, sleeves,…
Natalie Bieule is one of the most inspiring souls I’ve yet to encounter on this earth. An Olympian, a mother of two, a dancer, a CrossFitter – and one of the strongest women you’ll ever meet. The last thing that defines her is her amputee status, and she lives her life as such. A little…
Exercise is essential when it comes to dropping pounds. So if you’re eager to lose the weight, then here are three everyday changes that will help increase your calorie burn. Related: Start Your Day With a 300-Calorie-Burning Video Workout Hello Sunshine Moving workouts to early mornings may mean cursing your alarm clock, but here’s the…
I was so psyched last year when I decided to train for my first half marathon. I expected to slim down and get so ripped from all that running, but to my surprise, I ended up gaining weight. Folks, I was a victim of runger. What is runger, you ask? It’s the insatiable, undeniable, monstrous…
If you’ve ever watched a Cirque du Soleil show, you know how breathtaking aerial performances are. Thanks to the show’s popularity, a number of acrobatic studios have popped up all over NYC, bringing aerial hoop workouts to the mainstream. The best part of aerial hoop classes is that you can participate regardless of your proficiency…
