I can’t stand cold weather. And as much as I love running, once temperatures drop, the days get short, and there’s ice on the ground, I’ll do whatever I can to avoid running outside, and simply hit the treadmill instead. So each year, after months of exercising indoors, I find myself anxiously awaiting the first […]
Exercise doesn’t have to involve fancy, complicated moves in order to be effective. In fact, sometimes the simplest routines are best, which is exactly what a calisthenics for beginners workout is all about. Calisthenics is one of those old-school fitness terms that you’re probably vaguely familiar with (hello, middle school gym class!) but perhaps unsure of […]
Cooldowns can be a little like dentist appointments. You know you should do it, but when the time comes, it’s so easy to come up with an excuse and talk yourself out of it. Maybe you bargain with yourself: Next time, I’ll stop my workout five minutes earlier, so I definitely have time to do a […]
If you don’t have a lot of time but still want to pack in the work, a kettlebell shoulder workout that hits every part of this all-important, upper-body muscle group is a must-try. Kettlebells in general are a great tool for strengthening and stabilizing your shoulders (deltoids), in part because of their design. The asymmetrical […]
When you don’t have a ton or time or any exercise equipment at your disposal, consider a bodyweight circuit that combines strength and cardio for a quick-yet-seriously challenging workout. We have a stellar example below that you can do in about 25 minutes or less! Pairing strength and cardio together in a bodyweight circuit format can […]
Let’s start by stating the obvious: Being a diva is a state of mind. Sure, you might think of a diva as a globe-trotting pop star or iconic celebrity (and yes, that technically might be the definition), but when you’ve got the confidence, the strut, and the attitude, who’s to say you can’t embrace your […]
Most mornings when I hit the gym, I end up putting on an eclectic mix of pop, dance, and high-energy remixes. It’s kind of funny, because in my day to day life, I’m mostly listening to something completely different: rock music. From a young age, I was raised on a steady diet of classic rock. (Much to my […]
SOS Stretches are designed to be done in the moment—when you need them most. These super quick routines will relieve tension and tightness, and ease sore muscles from whatever activity you’re taking part in. In today’s break from a long car ride routine, you’ll be Stretching your: Back, chest, neck, shoulders, hip flexors, and hamstrings. You can […]
Sometimes the transitionals months of the year are the toughest when it comes to morning workouts. You know the times I’m talking about: It’s not freezing outside…but not exactly warm and inviting either. It’s not so dark that it feels like you’re waking up in the middle of the night…but it’s still not light enough […]
Your glutes power lots of everyday movements, from climbing the stairs to squatting down to pick up a child. With a kettlebell glute workout, you can fire up these mighty backside muscles and ensure they are working as optimally as possible. “Our glutes do so much,” certified personal trainer Alicia Jamison, MA, a coach at Bodyspace Fitness and […]