Fitness “hacks” are everywhere these days. You’ve go to be a bit skeptical, or else you could drain your bank account buying weird gizmos and end up trying some bonkers stuff. One fad I ignored for years: the hype surrounding drinking chocolate milk after a workout for muscle recovery. Surely, following up my workout with […]
Living to 100 but feeling awful for the last 40 years? That’s no way to age well. If you want to be fit now and age like fine wine, the box jump’s where it’s at. This high-energy move (where you explosively jump from the floor to a sturdy elevated surface like a plyo box) doesn’t […]
When it comes to the fitness world, “do it in a heated room” is like “put an egg on it:” Why not add in a little something extra for a new dimension? The concept, already near-standard with yoga, has come to Pilates (both mat and machine varieties), which has led to a hot Pilates boom […]
If you are like most people I train, you probably can’t explain muscle strength vs muscle endurance, and quite frankly you might not think it matters. However, the educator in me constantly talks about these two terms when leading strength training sessions because you DO need to know the difference. You need and use both in […]
Looking to catch more zzzz’s at night? Give the viral sleepy girl mocktail a try! Not only is it a delicious way to unwind, but it’s made with just 3 ingredients. We all know that getting enough sleep is crucial for a healthy body and mind, but falling asleep and staying asleep is not always […]