Category: Fitness Tips

[ad_1] When you hit the gym with the goal of getting sculpted legs or toned abs, you may not typically consider your grip strength. This often forgotten area is actually a key area of focus for those who study longevity: Having good grip strength has been found to be an indicator of healthy lifespan. Plus,…

[ad_1] You’re never too young to prioritize balance training. It may enhance1 memory and spatial cognition, lower2 the risk of injury in athletes, and improve2 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…

[ad_1] 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…

[ad_1] 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…

[ad_1] 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…

[ad_1] 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…

[ad_1] Pregnancy means experiencing constant physiological changes—not only from week to week, but even day to day. While there may certainly be excitement, there are also a lot of unknowns that can make these transitions tough. If you practiced yoga before pregnancy, learning how to modify poses enables you to stay active and continue practicing,…

[ad_1] Maybe you watched, cringing, as someone rushed to the bathroom to hurl in a fitness class—maybe you’ve been that someone. But is throwing up after a workout just a good sign you were working hard? No matter what drove you to nausea mid-burpee, whether an instructor pushed you to go harder or you wanted…

[ad_1] If you know me, you will know three things: I’m overly ambitious, I’m incredibly stubborn, and the combination of the first two gets me in trouble more than I care to admit. So when I got the chance to run the 2023 Boston Marathon with only 10 weeks to train, I jumped at it—despite…

[ad_1] Home workouts have been on the rise as many choose the peace, quiet, and privacy of working out at home over the chaos of their local gym. But even if you’ve been dedicated to kitting out your home gym to fit your fitness needs, there’s a good chance you’re still missing some key weight…