Pilates was created in the early 1900’s by Joseph Pilates in order to help others increase strength and flexibility. Exercise professionals have built on traditional Pilates since that time, creating variations of styles of Pilates. There are some very popular types of Pilates – like reformer pilates – and other lesser known kinds – like […]
Spinning vs. Cycling: Which is Better?
With gray clouds turning to warm, sunny skies, you might find yourself dragging your cycling shoes to an indoor spin class. Luckily, this pleasant weather means you can take your cycle love right back to where it all started: the great outdoors. Should you spin or cycle? But what’s really better for increasing your heart rate, […]
Spin Shoes — Read This Before You Invest in a Pair
So you’ve taken your fair share of indoor cycling classes and you know how to tap it back with the best of them, but you still haven’t purchased your own indoor cycling shoes. While some studios rent shoes (or even provide them free of charge), there can be a huge benefit in owning cycling shoes. […]
The Truth About Swimming
As temperatures rise, it seems the only safe haven from the heat is a body of water. Whether it’s a beach, a local pool or even a swim class, you may want to try swimming for a great workout that can help you beat the heat. However, some may hesitate to head to a swim […]
Gyrotonics Glossary and Terms to Know Before Class
Whether you’re familiar with the term Gyrotonics or not, this effective but complicated workout can be a tad intimidating for first-timers. Considered a combination of yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and even tai chi, the workout has been around since the 1980s and has only grown in popularity since then. Gyrotonic class terms While taking Gyrotonics […]
What It Means If a Workout Isn’t Getting Easier
“If it was easy, everyone would do it.” Or so the saying goes. While they aren’t wrong—you should absolutely applaud yourself each and every time you coerce your sore legs and out-of-breath body to push through a workout class—that doesn’t help when you’re constantly struggling through a workout, waiting for the moment when the instructor […]