Category: Fitness

Rock climbing can be a bit intimidating, but how you prepare for your first class doesn’t have to be! Half the battle of having a successful climbing session is understanding the lingo and being able to execute movements safely. This glossary of terms covers the basics you’ll hear regularly during class. A Accessory Cord: A […]

Strength training is of upmost importance when it comes to improving longevity as we age and improving quality of life. Gaining muscle not only helps reduce body fat, it also increased metabolism and helps transform the body into a well oiled machine that burns fuel for energy more efficiently! The term “use it or lose […]

Right this way to your new favorite full body workout. At first glance, bootcamp classes seem, well, terrifying — and rightfully so. These military-inspired workouts are packed with strength training, cardio and whistleblowing. While this style of exercise is known for being intense, it’s also one of the best ways (if not the best) to […]

So you’re going on your first yoga retreat…get excited! It’s a big move for even the most dedicated warrior pose-lover and it requires some important preparation: mentally and emotionally even more than physically. That, of course, doesn’t negate the fact that you’ll have to get your packing in order—this is not one of those times […]

Life is better when you find a balance.  Stress needs relaxation. Solitude needs connection. A salad needs a cupcake. When you find this kind of balance in your day, it just feels right.  The same can be said for your yoga practice. When people think of yoga, what usually comes to mind are sun salutations, […]

Confidence is only the beginning. Here’s what’s next. Pole dancing has been having a hot minute over the past few years, and there’s a major reason why: it’s full-body strength training disguised as a “workout.” I learned this five years ago when I booked a pole dancing class at Crunch not knowing that I’d turn […]