You might know kickboxing as a bouncy bodyweight aerobics offering at your local YMCA, an intimidating studio class that involves boxing gloves and heavy bags, or even as the competitive full-contact combat sport of Muay Thai—the sport has range. “There are many different styles of kickboxing,” explains Chris Gagliardi, CPT, CSCS, an ACE-certified personal trainer […]
Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the fitness industry, and people have varying thoughts on what constitutes each. Plus, there’s plenty of overlap between the two. However, there […]
It’s perfectly normal to be a little self-absorbed during a personal training session. After all, it’s your time to focus on yourself, your goals, and your fitness. It’s your personal trainer’s job to be focused on you, too. That said, putting a touch of thought into what’s happening on their side of the squat rack […]
When it comes to a solid abs workout, simplicity can go a long way. With just a mat, your body, and a can-do attitude, you can fire up your midsection, working practically every muscle in your core—with scissor kicks. You lie on your back, brace your core, and lift and lower your legs. (Your gams […]
If you, too, live the constantly-hunched-over-a-digital-device life, you may notice a bump start to develop at the base of your neck, and wonder how to fix that dang neck hump. The most common cause of the neck hump is—you guessed it—poor posture. “Not sitting correctly in front of your laptop or computer, or sitting hunched […]