To state what should be obvious: People of all sexualities and genders, bodies, and genitalia deserve access to safe and affirming fitness spaces. Exercise, after all, is linked with improved mental and physical health outcomes, which LGBTQIA+ individuals experience at higher-than-average-rates, according to a 2021 research review in Health SA. Not to mention, most fitness […]
You were rocking a regular workout routine, but now? Not so much. Or maybe you trained for an event but then, after a week of recovery time, you’re finding it difficult to get back into the groove. Whatever might have tanked your consistency, you’re certainly not alone. “Give yourself some grace if you’ve fallen out […]
When it comes to sculpting a stronger, rounder backside, the hip thrust is the gold standard of glute exercises. This exercise uniquely targets your gluteus maximus muscle, which makes up the bulk of the shape of your butt and hips. Your gluteus maximus is the largest and most powerful muscle in your entire body, and […]
Take a seat and get into a comfortable position. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing for 10 seconds. Now take a deep breath. Hold that breath for four seconds. Breathe out for four seconds. Look at that, we’re meditating! Now, if you’re anything like me, that was a difficult 18 seconds. Meditation has […]
Call it glistening, call it glowing, there’s one thing most athletes have in common: sweat. No matter if you’re the star of your spin class or live for a powerlifting sesh, sweating is a crucial function that helps to regulate your body’s core temperature. But have you ever wondered what kind of sweat your body […]