Fitness & Exercise
The Best Stretches Before Running a Marathon
Running put stress on muscles and joints, but keeping your muscles lengthened and flexible with runner specific stretches will help them better support joints for full range of motion, and reduce the risk of injury. The best way to compliment your running is to stretch before and after to warm up muscles before exercise, as…
Read MoreThree Secrets to Boosting Your Endurance
If you’ve already logged quite a few running miles, you may be looking to better your performance rather than tackling your first event. Runners could be looking to boost endurance in different ways, whether by speed and a faster time, or by running a longer distance. Luckily, with the right workout for your goals and…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Personal Training
We’re just about halfway through the year — how are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? Have you followed yours thus far? If not, now is the time to climb back aboard and book that Personal Training appointment you were thinking about setting this time last year. Don’t be a part of the majority!
Read MoreThe Summer Training Plan You’ll Actually Have Fun Doing
Once upon a time, someone somewhere decided that summer was the season to be in your best shape ever. We’re here to tell you that you build results over time…and if you haven’t reached your goals by this summer, that’s okay.
Read MoreFitness for Dummies: What Is BMI and Other Frequently Asked Questions
When you’re just hopping on the fitness train, learning the lingo takes as much focus as learning to squat. There are tons of questions you should be asking yourself on your fitness journey, and even more words in the fitness dictionary it can be helpful to know. We pulled together some of the most frequently…
Read MoreCan Yoga Help You Lose Weight?
When you think weight loss, yoga probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But talk to anyone who’s tried yoga and they’ll tell you what they weren’t expecting: even beginner flows can be surprisingly intense.
Read MoreTraining for Strength and Power: Where to Start
Aerobic activity is important to our health, a directive most people probably already know (even if they don’t always follow it). Getting the heart pumping and our bodies sweating—all good. But training for strength and power? It’s just as important, especially as we grow older. But here’s thing: if you’ve been mindful about taking part…
Read MoreMaximizing Your Free Gym Pass: Tips for Evaluating Fitness Clubs
Free gym passes are a great way to try out a fitness club. It’s like dating before deciding to put a ring on it. Make sure you maximize your time and properly evaluate each gym in question. Here’s how…
Read MoreWhat to Look For in a Family Gym
Some gyms are pure iron-pumping factories. Others are a little more laid back. But great family-friendly gyms have their own distinct charm. In a family-friendly gym, you get more for your money…and peace of mind knowing you don’t have to choose between your kid or yourself. Here’s what to look for when you’re ready to…
Read MoreKid’s Healthy Eating: How to Keep Your Child Healthy This Summer
Trying to get your kids to eat healthy during the school year when everyone is on a regular schedule is tough enough. In the summertime, it almost feels impossible. But with 1 in 5 kids today suffering from childhood obesity, it’s worth the effort it takes to get the good stuff on the table.
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