Want to crush it at the gym, in the office, and at home? Start with a good night’s sleep. Rest is crucial for overall health and well-being at all stages of life. With one in three adults reporting “poor” or “fair” sleep, many are exploring yoga nidra to have more restful nights. Having been recorded as far back […]
If you rely on a massage gun for sweet relief from sore muscles, you might want to take a closer look at your device: One popular model was just recalled due to a risk of overheating, which could pose burn and fire hazards. On January 4, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the […]
If you’re tired of doing the same ab circuit over and over, standing ab exercises can help you mix up your workouts. “They are a great way to add variety to your workout and stop your abdominal routine from becoming stale,” says certified Pilates instructor Nicole de Souza. The novelty of these exercises not only […]
There’s no denying that sometimes pushing outside your comfort zone is exactly what a workout — and your goals — call for. But consistently exercising at 100 percent could put you at risk of overexertion and even injury. So where do you draw the line? We talked to Jo Gomez, CPT, and Jackie Sharp Womble, MS, RDN, […]
Sculpted arms might be a gym rat’s calling card, but you don’t need a loaded barbell or fancy equipment to get strong, impressive-looking triceps. You can get a killer triceps workout at home with the following exercises, which will help you achieve the upper-arm definition you’ve always wanted. Before performing the exercises, clear some floor […]
And this should perhaps go without saying, but there are two instances where you absolutely should never film or photograph: On the gym floor if your establishment has a posted no-video rule, and in the locker room. Honestly, you should even be careful about texting too much in the locker room, lest people think you’re […]
It’s restful for a couple reasons, she says. First, being alone helps her mentally—“I have a moment to myself to either reflect on my day or to just be present and enjoy being outside,” Mastro says. And the gentle, low-impact movement helps her body kick start recovery mode after putting in some tough training. “Having […]
Squats are popular for a reason. No matter which variation you choose, they not only help build a stronger lower body, but also fire up your core and increase range of motion when performed correctly. Jumping jacks, too, deserve the esteemed reputation they’ve had with fitness since, well, forever. They build stamina, burn calories, and boost cardiorespiratory endurance. What’s more […]
When you first learn how to do a backbend, you’ll almost immediately feel its benefits on your body, like the relief in the muscles around your spine. But as you progress into deeper, more challenging poses, they can also build more confidence to help you lean out of your comfort zone. “Given that we can’t […]
Cat-cow pose is a great warm-up or cool-down posture. It feels wonderful first thing in the morning, or after a long day spent sitting, or as active recovery from a tough workout. This gentle flow is appropriate for yoga students of all levels and is excellent for the spine. While technically two poses, cat and cow are […]