It’s the middle of winter, and snuggling in front of the fire with a warm blanket is way more appealing than exercising these days… We get it! It’s hard to stay focused on your goals of keeping a healthy, fit figure, when you’re buried beneath layer after layer of clothing trying to stay warm. But even if you live in a warmer part of the US where the winter blues don’t hit you as hard, the days … [Read more...]
3 Fitness Trends of Summer ’17 That Will Last All Year
Scorching weather wasn’t the only thing getting people warmed up this season! Summer ‘17 has been full of weird, fun, beneficial, sexy and practical fitness trends that go-getters have been trying all around the world. Here are a few trends that hit the fitness world this summer and aren’t going out of style anytime soon! Challenging CrossFit If you’re familiar with CrossFit, you … [Read more...]
3 Easy Ways to Stay ON During the OFF Season
Ok, let's be honest with ourselves. As much as we hate to admit it, summer is almost over, and the best thing we can do is prepare ourselves for fall and then winter... Brrrrrrr. Staying motivated to maintain your fitness lifestyle can already prove to be a challenge, but finding the drive to continue going to the gym when it’s cold can be especially daunting. This is caused by many factors … [Read more...]
This At-Home Strength Training Routine Will Make You Feel Like a Badass Ballerina
You don't have to travel to New York City to indulge in the unique and innovative workout classes popping up at neighboring fitness studios (unless you live there of course). But for those of you that don't, there's a series of online videos created so that you can follow along from the comfort of your home. A new type of workout called ChaiseFitness combines the best of ballet, Pilates and … [Read more...]
5 Fitness Changes To Spice Up Your Boring Routine
Are you bored with your current exercise program? Well maybe you've been doing all of the things you think you're supposed to do, but none of the things that will actually make a difference in your weight loss and fitness efforts. This article reveals 5 things you can easily do to turn the tables on your routine, and enable you to start seeing results. Most of the tips are so simple, you'll wonder … [Read more...]
How To Tone Up Without Spending Extra Time At The Gym
No matter how hard you work at the gym, it turns out all that weight work won't amount to much unless you're getting enough Zzz's at night. Why? Because your body is depending on regular, stable and deep sleep. Erratic sleep patterns and late nights are just two things that can throw your body off guard and halt your muscle building processes. There are plenty of things you can do to make snooze … [Read more...]
A 7-Minute Upper-Body Workout That’s Backed by Science
Summer is here and that means we want lean, sexy and strong arms. But most people focus on their biceps and ignore the other important upper body muscles, especially when they don't have access to a gym. But there's a quick 7 minute workout that you can do AT HOME that will give you a strong and sculpted upper body; it doesn't get easier than that! These twelve moves are relatively simple and work … [Read more...]
5 Common Mistakes People Make When They Do Squats
You may think you know how to do a basic body weight squat, but chances are you might be wrong. In order to progress to using weights with your squats, you first need to perfect your technique. You need a proper stance and your knees have to track over your feet. Your back should also have good posture and your core needs to be braced and tight. Practice all of the tips for perfect squats that are … [Read more...]
10 Pushup Variations To Sculpt Your Best Arms Ever
Doing pushups are an effective way to work your entire body including your arms, chest, hips, legs and back. But if you can't do regular pushups, don't fret! Here are 10 push up variations that range from medium difficulty to very difficult. This is a great way to break up the monotony in your workouts and try new things! Key Takeaways: Adding taps makes one planted, stabilizing shoulder … [Read more...]
At-Home Workout Mixing Cardio With Strength Training For the Ultimate Burn
Not wanting to go to the gym is no longer an excuse not to workout... because this 30 minute shape up workout can be done from the comfort of your own home! Using only your body weight, you can shape and tone your entire body and feel energized with this workout that combines cardio and strength training exercises. It includes two 15 minute workout sessions designed to slim down and build muscle. … [Read more...]