Fitness and Training

This is how to do Barre Workouts

Jumping into a new workout style can be intimidating, and barre — a combination of Pilates, ballet, and yoga — is no exception. But rest assured, barre can easily accommodate anyone, regardless of fitness level or dance background (or lack thereof). “It’s a low-impact workout that’s not overly aerobic, so it doesn’t overstress the heart,” says Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and the...

What Happens to Your Body When You Run a Marathon

It’s the starting line for your first — or maybe tenth — marathon. You’ve got at least six months of consistent training under your belt, and you’ve managed to run 20 miles at least a couple of times. Your body knows what it’s like to run for several hours, and so does your brain. But what exactly does your body go through once the starting...
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This is How to Make Exercise Fun for Kids

When President Obama declared September Childhood Obesity Awareness Month last year, he stated that nearly one in every three children in America is overweight...

4 Stages of Motivation to Stay Fit

Keep your fitness momentum going with these four stages of motivation. Often people feel suddenly motivated when they hear bad news from their doctor....

Ways to Get Motivated

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, women are 30 percent less active during the winter months, but summer is now upon us...

Reach Your Fitness Goals using These Tips

There are times in life where we all wish we would have known more. In life, career, relationships, and even working out, there are...

Essential Hip Strengthening Exercises for Runners

Hip strength plays a valuable role in the mechanics of your whole body. Examples of some hip exercises for runners to increase stability and...

Killer Exercises to Strengthen Your Core

We all want a toned, flat stomach. No surprise there. But since many women are still relying on crunches to get it, we want...

PowerBlock vs. Ironmaster Dumbbells: Which Are Easier to Adjust to?

If furnishing your home gym, there's a good chance that you'll need to be a little selective about what equipment you choose since most...

A Quick Look at the Titan T-3 Series Power Rack

Titan Fitness makes strength equipment that matches the quality of premium brands while staying at a low price point if you’re stocking your home...

Glute Ham Raise vs Back Extension

The older I get, the more my body lets me know that my training has some holes. After a day of trying to keep...

Rowing Machine Benefits

With the ever-increasing popularity of CrossFit, rowing has quickly become more than just a water sport and is now a part of the cardio...

Best Compression Bras to Keep You Comfortable While Working Out

Finding the right compression sports bra can sometimes make you feel like Goldilocks—one bra is too tight, the next may be too big, the...

All you need to know about the Best Yoga Mats

One of the great things about yoga is that it allows you to hone your balance, focus, and overall physical fitness with minimal equipment...