Resistance training—whether it be with dumbbells, barbells, or just your body weight—seems clearcut. You lift things up. You put them down. Repeat. But take a look at your body under a microscope, and you’ll see that your working muscles are actually contracting in completely different ways depending on the phase of the exercise you’re in—and […]
Let’s talk about your hip abductors—those sneaky muscles on the sides of your hips that you probably ignore until they’re tight, sore, or messing with your mobility. Whether you’re a gym rat, a runner, or just someone who spends way too much time glued to a chair (hey, no judgment), your hip abductors deserve some […]
There’s something undeniably luxurious about having a spin bike parked in your living room—or, for some, squeezed into the corner of your bedroom. No commute to the gym, no fighting for a spot in a sweaty spin class, no excuse not to move your body. It’s convenience at its finest, and when it comes to […]
There are so many benefits of building endurance, and increasing your cardio can help you get there. When you hear “cardio” or aerobic exercise, what’s the first workout that comes to your mind? For many, it’s running. But there are so many other exercises that challenge your cardiovascular system—many of which are considered low-impact movements. […]
Around mile 10 of the Every Woman’s Marathon (EWM) in Savannah, Georgia, in November, my goal shifted from racing to the finish line to racing to the nearest porta potty. And then the next porta potty. It was the third marathon I’ve recently run where my stomach rebelled on me. But instead of stressing over […]