You’re never too young to prioritize balance training. It may enhance memory and spatial cognition, lower the risk of injury in athletes, and improve postural control, the latter of which contributes to better motor performance in sports. One way to get your fill: Incorporate yoga poses for balance into your movement routine. A 2022 study […]
There’s no shame in picking up a workout routine with a particular aesthetic goal in mind. But it shouldn’t be your only motivation for exercising—and that couldn’t be more true when you’re training your midsection muscles to reap the benefits of a strong core. “The core is, I would say, probably one of the most—if […]
No pain, no gain. Start counting when it hurts. Run till you see stars. Over the years, you’ve probably heard a few exercise mantras that are more than a little… hardcore. Real talk: How’s that burnout approach working for you? Ayorinde Iranlowo-Ifatunji, barre instructor and Nike Well Collective trainer, thinks there’s a better path to […]
In the six years I’ve spent coaching in the boutique fitness space, I can probably name (from memory) every single Black and Brown person I’ve ever trained. That should let you know there aren’t many. Not to mention, as limited as the number is that I see, there are many studios I’ve attended that have […]
If you thought your days of planking were over when you graduated from high school gym class, you may want to reconsider. This classic move provides several benefits that can keep you healthy today and throughout the years ahead. “Planks are an incredible core exercise,” says Stan Kravchenko, NASM-CPT, a personal trainer and founder of […]