Though we often think of our joints and muscles independently (i.e. my knee hurts, or my back is tight, etc.), our body is very intertwined. Different muscle groups all work together to influence the movement of our joints. So, when you’re experiencing knee pain, be it from overuse or improper exercise form, it’s rarely a result ...
You might be wondering, “is there a difference between stretching before a workout vs after?” Yes! Or, at least, there should be. There’s a lot of mixed information out on the web telling you to stretch before and after a workout. Although you should warm up your muscles, stretching the way most of us know to do it, ...
I’m always searching for great workouts to add to my collection for when I want to get fit, but don’t have time to hit the gym. We all live busy lives, and sometimes the thought of fighting traffic to get to the gym is enough to snuff out my workout plans. That’s why I love these routines ...
Pilates and yoga are two practices that are commonly confused. A lot of people assume Pilates is a spin-off of yoga. Yoga and Pilates have many similarities, but they are two different practices. Pilates is its own fitness program and isn’t a by-product of yoga at all. So what is the difference between pilates vs yoga? ...
HIIT is an exercise technique that’s incredibly effective at burning fat. It stands for high-intensity interval training and is known to be more effective at burning fat than steady state cardio. It’s a type of interval training usually featuring 30 - 60 seconds of work followed by 10 - 30 seconds of rest. The idea is to ...
I love yoga for so many reasons. For one, there are so many types of yoga, which all aim to help you challenge and work different aspects of your mind and body. There’s restorative hatha yoga that will help you ground, connect, and relax. There are yoga flows aimed at helping you build strength, improve posture, ...