I can deadlift 120 pounds, but I can really only do sets of bicep curls with eight-pound weights. In other words, the tools I need to challenge my muscles vary wildly from body part to body part. So how is it possible that I could get a full-body workout using just one piece of equipment? […]
We’ve all been there – it’s late at night, and the craving for a snack hits hard. Whether you’re catching up on your favourite TV show or studying late, it’s tempting to reach for those chips or a chocolate bar. But making unhealthy snack choices too often can lead to weight gain and make you […]
If you are experiencing back pain, yoga is a great way to get some relief! Moderate-level back pain can often be assisted with the power of yoga. Yoga naturally helps strengthen and lengthen your spine, stretch your muscles, and fix your back’s alignment. According to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, chronic back pain […]
If you’ve ever been in the middle of a workout and noticed that your hips are popping, chances are you’ve been hesitant to power through. Whether you’ve attempted to adjust your movement or skip the offending exercise entirely (leg raises, leg circles, bicycle crunches, and side plank crunches are all common culprits), it doesn’t solve […]
Over the past 30 years, Liz Fichtner has been a Tae Kwon Do competitor, a bikini-wearing competitive bodybuilder, and a fitness instructor. Now 64, exercise remains a huge part of the Crunch group fitness teacher’s life. But her relationship with movement has changed. “You don’t have to prove anything to anybody anymore,” Fichtner says of […]