In nearly a decade of teaching yoga, I’ve yet to encounter a student who’s lukewarm on pigeon pose. Yoga students either love this hip opener or hate it. Pigeon pose, or kapotasana, feels amazing when you do it right — the front leg externally rotates to stretch the hip, while the back leg affords the flexors a good […]
If you want to reap more benefits and experience fewer injuries from running, try the Pose Method. Pose running is popular in CrossFit, and it’s gaining momentum in other sports. Here, we explain what pose running is and why you should give it a try. What Is the Pose Method of Running? The Pose Method […]
I tend to be a little skeptical of running shoes from brands that don’t specialize in the sport. Human feet are highly individual, so it’s hard enough to find holy-grail sneakers for walking and casual wear. If I’m going to pound the pavement (and my body) for miles and miles, I prefer to leave my […]
Having a doctor who didn’t believe me could have made me question myself, but the truth is, no one knows your body better than you do. That’s a lesson I carry with me every single time I hit the trails, and one I always share in my yoga classes. At the start of each one, […]
If it’s too hot, cold, or wet to jog outside (or you just don’t feel like interacting with the outside world), then it doesn’t hurt to have a home treadmill. A good tread will make it a little more convenient to get in some cardio, and it may add variety to your running routine, too […]
Massage guns are a popular product to soothe muscles after a kick-butt workout. Perfect for any fitness enthusiast, a massage gun helps release pesky knots and boosts blood flow to muscles, so that you can get back to doing what you love. To make it easier to shop for a massage gun (or percussive therapy device, as they’re also known), […]
Exercising at home is a great way to avoid crowded gyms, sidestep inclement weather, and make progress toward fitness goals on your own schedule. And adding the right equipment to those at-home workouts can help keep your routine fresh and challenging. Whether you have an entire room to fill or just a corner to spare, […]
While gyms provide easy access to treadmills, ellipticals, StairMasters, and other cardio machines, it’s easy to do aerobic exercise at home. “You definitely do not need a gym membership to get your cardio in,” says Nathalia Melo, NFPT-CPT, a Bikini Olympia champion and personal trainer. But, she warns: Be careful about letting the comfort of home creep into […]
Squeeze your abs. Brace for a gut punch. Belly button to spine! During most exercise classes, you’re bound to hear at least one of these verbal cues for how to engage your core. And with good reason — engaging your core during physical activity may help prevent injury and improve your athletic performance. In some workouts, […]
If you generally feel lighter after a good stretching session, you might wonder, “Did I just lose weight? Does stretching burn calories?!” Of all the other unconventional ways to shave off a few calories, stretching seems to be the most useful. Read on to find out how stretching can benefit you beyond burning calories (since that’s […]