by admin | Aug 30, 2023 | Fitness
I missed tons of races due to illness, but because I didn’t meet all the diagnostic criteria for lupus, I was diagnosed with undifferentiated connective tissue disease. In other words, they had no idea what was wrong with me. Although I was being treated for my...
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,...
by admin | Aug 29, 2023 | Cardio Workouts, Fitness, Fitness Tips
If you’ve ever taken a group fitness class or done an online workout program, chances are you’ve done some form of circuit training. A great way to mix cardio and strength training into one effective routine, circuit training packs a lot of work into a short period of...
by admin | Aug 29, 2023 | Fitness
“The movement that’s going to require the most attention, effort, technique, and energy—you want to do that first, so you can put all your effort into it,” she says. “If you’re doing the hardest part last, you risk injury or not reaping the benefits of why you’re...
by admin | Aug 28, 2023 | Fitness, Fitness Tips
Thanks to the wide selection of available fitness trackers and smartwatches, it’s never been easier to track and record your heart rate. But how useful is that information? Very, it turns out. First of all, it’s possible to calculate calories burned by heart rate. So,...
by admin | Aug 25, 2023 | Fitness, Fitness Tips
Cycling — stationary, road, or otherwise — has its pros and cons. On the pro side, there’s the increased endurance and muscle definition. Downsides? The dull achiness that forms at the front of your knee, known as cycling knee pain. Knee pain is a common side effect...