When you're pressed for time, or just eager to start your workout, it can be tempting to skip a warm-up. But warming up before you exercise, especially before engaging in strenuous activity, has very real physiological, and often psychological, benefits. Here's what to know to get the most out of your warm-up.
Read MoreThe reality check of setting big goals can be demoralizing once you realize just how much work you have ahead of you. That initial excitement you get from dreaming big is often followed by a feeling of overwhelm, prompting questions of self-doubt like, “How can I possibly go for a goal this big?” And, “Where do I even start?”
This is where learning to recognize small wins can motivate you to keep going, even when you have months (or years) of work ahead of you to get where you want to go.
Read More‘Murph’ is not simply another workout we do in a class to increase our fitness before moving on to whatever else we have going on in the day. It is a workout designed to honor and remember the men and women of the armed forces that have lost their lives in defense of our freedom. And as is the case with every Hero workout, it has a story of courage and sacrifice behind it.
Read MoreCrazy but true: Some of the choices that seem the healthiest could sabotage your slim-down. Are you your own worst weight loss enemy? Here are six habits that suggest you might be—plus ways to change your behavior for the better.
Read MoreChoose challenging weights for each exercise. The goal is speed, not maximum strength. Perform the directed number of reps for each round of exercises, every minute on the minute. If you finsih before the timer, rest. Switch every 5 minutes to the next round.
Read MoreFollowing these 11 rules will help you combat any “gymtimidation” that may be keeping you from feeling comfortable in the gym.
Read MorePerform each exercise for :45, then rest for :10. Repeat the round for the designated number of cycles before moving on to the next round.
Read MoreHere's the thing, you don't need every single type of supplement in your pantry. The type of supplements you should take is based on your fitness goals, lifestyle, and diet.
Read MorePerform each exercise for :45, then rest for :10. Repeat the round for the designated number of cycles before moving on to the next round.
Read MorePerform as many rounds of each pair of exercises for 5 minutes. Start at 2 repetitions each and add 2 more each round. How many rounds can you finish?
Read MoreAs mothers, we all get pulled in a thousand directions every day, and when that happens we tend to drop the activities that we do for ourselves to stay healthy and fit. If you have ever considered a personal trainer but thought they are too expensive or only for hard-core athletes, think again. Here are a few reasons that may change your mind about the benefits of working with a personal trainer.
Read MoreModify weights up and down as needed. Substitute weights with evenly sized household items, such as water bottles filled with wet sand/dirt, can goods, or books. Circuit 1: KB Front Squat, Curtsey Lunge, RDL, KB Swing. Circuit 2: Fire Hydrant, Glute Bridge, Pause Squat, Abduction.
Read MoreChoose challenging weights for each exercise. The goal is speed, not maximum strength. Perform the directed number of reps of each exercise EVERY TWO MINUTES ON THE MINUTE. Repeat the list 5 times with :60 between rounds.
Read MoreModify weights up and down as needed. Substitute weights with evenly sized household items, such as water bottles filled with wet sand/dirt, can goods, or books. Circuit the entire list 3 times, resting up to :30 between movements and :60 between rounds.
Read MorePerform as many rounds of each pair of exercises for 5 minutes. Start at 2 repetitions each and add 2 more each round. How many rounds can you finish?
Read MoreYour 30s are busy. You may have kids, a marriage, a career. How you maintain your health and well-being during your 30s will largely determine your health for the rest of your life. If you can keep a healthy weight, eat right, de-stress, exercise and more — you be looking at more than half a century of disease-free living. Get started today.
Read MorePerform as many rounds of each pair of exercises for 8 minutes. Start at 2 repetitions each and add 2 more each round. How many rounds can you finish?
Read MoreHormones are the most powerful chemical messengers in the body and can make or break your weight loss.
Exercising outdoors as the weather warms up makes you especially prone to heat exhaustion and other heat illness, such as heat stroke, heat cramps, and dehydration. Taking precautions and recognizing the symptoms or early warning signs of heat exhaustion is essential if you plan to exercise in hot, humid conditions.
Read MoreChoose challenging weights for each exercise. The goal is speed, not maximum strength. Perform 7 reps of each exercise EVERY MINUTE ON THE MINUTE,
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