When I became a mother, one of my biggest fears was losing the fitness routine that had always been part of my life. I’d heard countless stories about the lack…
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Recovery: It’s fully necessary, it’s incredibly underrated and it’s hardly ever talked about. In this case, we’re talking about post-exercise recovery, which is the time after a workout when you…
When you’re young, most physical activity is a breeze. You play on sports teams, you have PE during school hours, you spend hours engaged in physical activities or hobbies. Even…
What looks like a combination of ping pong and tennis and involves a small plastic ball has become one of the most popular recreational activities — and for good reason. …
Working at a gym that offers Pilates classes, I often hear the conversations people have. “Pilates, it’s just yoga.” Or, “Pilates, it’s just stretching.” I had similar thoughts about this…
Though they’ve been around for a while, HIIT workouts are booming in popularity. With promises of great results in less time, does this fitness trend live up to the hype? Let’s…
The most significant attribute of any exercise worthy of long-term commitment must be enjoyment. Swimming is fun and will surely put a big smile on your face. But make no…
Historically, the high-contact sports of boxing and kickboxing were popular among predominantly male demographics. Yet, increasingly, the practice is becoming well known as a sport that not only offers a…
Increasing or maintaining bone density is important as we age. In the United States alone, 10 million people are diagnosed with osteoporosis and 44 million have low bone density, putting…
Want to sleep better, stand taller, hit a ball 10 times farther? Go get stretched. Many us know stretching is the foundation for any workout. It loosens up muscles and…