Figuring out when to fit in a workout between your job, family, friends, chores, or whatever other things you have going on in your life undoubtedly takes some planning and mental heavy lifting. Those runs, spin classes, or strength training sessions don’t just happen without a little forethought! But have you ever stopped to wonder […]
Whether you’re taking a Pilates class on the reformer or the mat, there’s one move guaranteed to ignite your abs—the Pilates hundred. Traditionally used as a warm-up exercise, the move is “primarily a breathing exercise meant to strengthen and challenge breath capacity, control, and endurance,” says Cassandra Cotta, a certified Pilates instructor and founder of […]
When you’re young, it can be easy to never think about your joints or your joint health—after all, joint pain rarely gets going before age 45, according to the Mayo Clinic. But regularly stretching and moving to promote and improve joint health should be an all-ages activity if you want to keep your joints healthy […]
With the wide variety of equipment most gyms offer, the choices can feel overwhelming. That’s true even if you’re working toward a very specific goal, like sculpted legs. One tricky decision: Do you opt for that row of sleek spin bikes or choose a towering stair climber for an effective lower-body workout? When it comes […]
Accomplishing your first chin-up is a fitness milestone that’s well worth working toward. After all, pulling your entire body weight over a bar isn’t just impressive—it comes with many benefits. If you’re still working your way toward one non-assisted chin-up, you’ll want to add a few chin-up progression exercises to your upper-body routine to help […]