It wasn’t long into my second trimester until the pregnancy pains really started kicking in. I’d been lucky enough to feel relatively comfortable at first, but as baby kept growing, my lower back eventually started complaining, then crying, and eventually screaming (preparation for motherhood, you could say). Even though prenatal yoga helped me feel more […]
If you’re on FitTok or the weight-room side of the internet, there’s a good chance you see a lot of hot takes: Pilates isn’t strength training! HIIT is bad for you! The anabolic window isn’t real! Another popular and highly debated topic? Whether or not you should do cardio after leg day. Some people claim […]
You’d think that the night after a grueling workout would bring some well-earned, much-needed deep sleep. But surprisingly, it’s not uncommon to have difficulty falling or staying asleep the night after a hard session. You might feel like your body is still buzzing, or that as tired as your body feels, you just can’t fully […]
When it comes deciding whether to try Pilates or weight training, the two workouts are often viewed as polar opposites. Pilates emphasizes core strength, flexibility, and a deep mind-body connection. In contrast, weight training is all about building muscle mass, increasing power, and lifting heavy to boost overall strength. But when it comes to your […]
All cardio training tends to get lumped together in one big bucket. There’s the misconception that whether you’re taking a SoulCycle class, going on an easy run, spending some time on the elliptical machine, or logging laps in the pool, cardio is cardio. In reality, though, not all cardio is created equal, and different types […]