Category: Fitness

When should you stretch? As with many other aspects of fitness, there are different points of view, and I sort of studied each of them. […]

Now that you know how to view the hotel gym , the next step is to know what to do when you get there. Hotel […]

The first time you do barbell squats, they can hurt . I remember using a neck cushion when I first started squatting and I couldn’t […]

As a woman involved in sports, it’s strange for me to constantly come across recommendations about the best exercises “for women”. Lists are always full […]

During this brutally hot summer , I competed in several smaller road races (such as one mile and 5k races) with the ultimate goal of […]

During a recent vacation, I stayed in two different hotels. One had a gym that was a workout paradise, or as close as you can […]

Resistance bands are versatile, portable, and can provide strong enough resistance for a variety of exercises, making them a valuable addition to your gym bag. […]

I have learned a lot in my many years in the gym and as a beginner I would be shocked and overwhelmed by what I […]

Curious about those cable machines in your gym? Just like we introduced you to some of the best beginner kettlebell and TRX-style exercises for beginners […]

We usually associate children with fun play, outdoor play on hot summer days, and intense play during recess. However, not all children are the same, […]

Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise: it ‘s a low-impact, full-body workout that improves cardiovascular endurance . Not only that, it’s a classic summer […]

If you’ve ever trained for a military fitness test, or been forced to take a presidential fitness test in gym class, you know what squats […]

There was a time, before Fitbits, when no one knew exactly how many calories they burned daily. Of course, you can calculate a rough estimate […]

Fitness is one of those areas where you can spend literally as much money as you have. There are gyms that cost $10 a month, […]

In an ideal world, fitness should be about nothing more than forming a habit and challenging your body . Unfortunately, group fitness sessions are rarely […]

There are many ways to start a workout, and as we have already noted , it is not always worth going into details. But does […]

We’ve all hurt our toes , spilled our coffee , sprained our ankles, and dropped our pen in the middle of an important meeting. However, […]

When it comes to running, variety is important. A good running program includes slow runs , which build an aerobic base, as well as medium […]

There is a lot of conflicting information out there about fitness, which isn’t all that surprising when you consider how different people understand it differently. […]

I remember the first time I heard about fitness trackers that could give me my running stats. A friend lent me what was probably an […]

You may know how to spin a hoop like a pro , but did you know that you can apply those skills as part of […]

Suspended shoes are great for home workouts and travel, but you can also see (often) yellow and black straps hanging from the bar at the […]

If you’re just starting out on an exercise program, you know you can’t exercise every single day. It is usually recommended to take a day […]

The word “toning” is something of a joke in many fitness circles because the word is used when people mean other things. Sometimes it’s a […]

To truly fall in love with running is an amazing, exciting, and oddly addictive experience. However, trying to understand all the jargon and terminology can […]

As a marathon runner, I know what it’s like to push my body to the limit. I know the urge to run that extra mile […]

Even though I started this stretch with the thought of seeing if I could become more flexible, I have to admit that I secretly hoped […]

If you’ve been following my stretching journey , this is the part where it starts to get interesting. After establishing the regimen, I began to […]

If you’re short on space or can’t afford an entire kettlebell collection, a good quality adjustable kettlebell is one of the best investments you can […]