Dumbbells are an amazing training implement that can help you build total body mass and strength. As opposed to machines, utilizing dumbbells in your workout program, requires more than just contracting one muscle group in a fixed plane of motion. Dumbbell movements, require core strength, agility, mobility, balance, and coordination. We’re going to talk about […]
If you’re a side sleeper, you know there’s nothing that feels quite as good as curling up in a cozy fetal position—until, of course, your hips start throbbing. Side sleepers can sometimes experience hip pain depending on the width of their hips, according to Andy Fata-Chan, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and founder of Moment […]
Any group fitness class that starts with a One Direction song and ends with Ed Sheeran is sure to be fun, and the cardio drumming class at Duke Health & Fitness Center in Durham, North Carolina, was no different. But first, let me give you some background: I’m always interested in learning about new fitness […]
I recently attended an incredible week-long wellness retreat at Rancho La Puerta in Mexico. From daily sound baths and pickleball clinics to crochet classes, the ranch had something for everyone. With over 45 different classes to choose from each day, I couldn’t do it all, but I really tried to broaden my horizons and try […]
When you move to grab anything—a box, a baby, a kettlebell—you’re using grip strength to hold on to that item. Grip strength is a combination of strength and stamina in both your wrist and forearm, meaning many of your regular activities, whether you’re gripping dumbbells or (let’s be honest) your phone, can cause uncomfortable forearm […]