Fact: Running can be addicting — in the best kind of way. If you’ve ever considered taking up the endurance-building, individualized exercise, you might start to feel frustrated when it feels like all work and no visible benefit (other than carb-loading the night before). But don’t give up. That runner’s high is in sight! You’ve heard about […]
The Biggest Running Benefits
But when people ask me why I run, that’s usually pretty far down the list. I also don’t start by talking about how great it is for my heart or my legs, though both would be profoundly true and excellent benefits. There’s more to running than improving your cardio. Think that running is only good […]
Interested in Joining a Running Group? Here’s What to Know
Running groups are a great way to add diversity to your workout routine, and a great way to build a solid foundation for more intense workouts. If you’re new to running groups, there are a few things you need to know before hitting the studio doors. What are running groups? A running group is a […]
Five Reasons to Pole Dance for Exercise
I’ll be honest: I used to scoff at the idea of pole dancing as a workout. It wasn’t that I disrespected those who did it; I just couldn’t bring myself to do something that I largely associated with bachelorette parties and strip clubs. But a few years ago, while enjoying a few glasses of wine […]
Is A Squat or a Squat Jump More Effective?
Drop it like a squat. Nearly every fitness class you’ll ever take involves some sort of squat. It’s for good reason! This movement is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups at once. You’ll shed calories while simultaneously building strength in your leg, glutes and core muscles. The standard down-up motion of a regular squat […]
Sprinting vs Jogging: Which One is Better?
With some practice you’ll be ready for that 5K in no time.That 5K you signed up for in December as motivation to hit the gym is now just a month away, and although you’ve been faithful to your favorite dance cardio and Pilates classes, that two-mile run you pushed through yesterday left your muscles more […]