Regardless of the type of fitness you do, you’re probably familiar with the practice of reps and sets. As a quick refresher, reps--or repetitions--are the number of times you perform an exercise or movement. Sets are the number of times you perform that quantity of reps. So if you were told to do three sets of push-ups at 15 reps, you would be doing a total of 45 push-ups with … [Read more...]
Workout Tips for the Bride-to-Be
Having recently passed the most popular days to get engaged--that is, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day--it’s very possible you might be sporting some new shiny bling on your ring finger. If your significant other popped the question (and if you said, “yes”) congratulations! Wedded bliss is in your future; let the planning fun begin. Along with … [Read more...]
5 Post-Holiday Feast Yoga Poses to Feel Your Best
Indulgences happen--especially around the holidays. The month of December often means co-workers bringing in cookies, parties serving up plenty of yuletide cocktails, and family gatherings plating enough food to feed small countries. It’s not long before your merry mood leaves you feeling bloated, bad about yourself, and swearing off all food in the future. Sure, you could … [Read more...]
Ramp Up Your Workout with Must-Do Resistance Bands Exercises
Strength training is touted as a must-do to sculpt the body of your dreams, but that doesn’t just mean pumping iron. While barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells are certainly examples of strength training options, don’t disregard resistance bands. Why Bother with Resistance Bands? Resistance bands, or those stretchy elastic tubes that look similar to either giant rubber bands … [Read more...]
Frugal Fitness: How to Burn Fat on a Budget
Summertime made burning fat and reaching your fitness goals easy--and best of all, cheap! Nice weather meant frugal fitness, where you could get your sweat on in your own backyard, at a local trail, or at the summer pool with little to no cost at all. While you decreased in size, your wallet stayed fat and happy. Then Mother Nature starts turning down the heat for many areas … [Read more...]