by admin | Sep 20, 2023 | Fitness, Fitness Tips
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...
by admin | Sep 18, 2023 | Cardio Workouts, Fitness, Fitness Tips, Running Workouts
Once you’ve run a few 5K races, you’re probably ready to focus on cutting time or maybe even lengthening distance. Either way, you’re not interested in simply crossing the finish line anymore — you want to go farther and/or faster than you’ve gone before. In order to...
by admin | Sep 14, 2023 | Ab Workouts, Fitness, Fitness Tips
You’re doing ab workouts at home, but your lower back feels the burn more than your abs. What gives? Turns out, you might just have to learn how to activate your abs. Activating your abs is essential for strengthening them, but it’s not the same as flexing your abs....
by admin | Sep 12, 2023 | Fitness, Fitness Tips
Your running playlist is perfect. You’ve hit a great stride. You’re on pace to beat your record time. Then, suddenly, your skin starts to feel itchy and tingly, kind of like you passed through a poison ivy patch. What causes this “runner’s itch” — and should you be...
by admin | Sep 6, 2023 | Cardio Workouts, Fitness, Fitness Tips
If you’re concerned about the safety of your little one, you might have some questions around cycling while pregnant. The good news is that it’s safe to ride, though it’s always important to get the go-ahead from your doctor first. Previously, pregnant women were told...
by admin | Aug 29, 2023 | Fitness, Fitness Tips, Strength Training
When you think of challenging, time-effective workouts, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) staples — like squat thrusts and tuck jumps — probably come to mind. However, high-intensity low-impact training (HILIT) can be just as useful for improving heart health,...