Want to sign up for gym time, but not sure how to make it work for you? Here’s how. Whether you need a break from the barrage of inspirational mantras your cycling instructor calls out or just want to design your own workout playlist,a change in your normal class routine is a good thing. Adding some gym time […]
How to Find a Workout Buddy
Accountabilabuddy. Fitfriends. Swollmates. There are many different terms for a workout partner, but they all mean the same thing: a friend (or group of friends) that help hold you accountable to your exercise routine. Finding a workout buddy has many positive benefits. Your workout buddy can spot you while lifting weights or may motivate you […]
How to Start a Yoga Practice
With summer in full swing, it is tempting to fill every open moment with social activities and weekends away. However, our minds and our bodies need rest and time to relax, and a yoga practice can be the perfect way to schedule in purposeful moments of calm. Whether you are a devout yogi or brand […]
The Most Common Hatha Yoga Benefits
Hatha is often used as an umbrella term for a yoga class in most fitness studios and gyms. While Hatha technically translates to mean stubborn or forceful, Hatha yoga classes are often fairly gentle and very accessible to all fitness levels. Hatha yoga offers a number of health benefits that go beyond those produced by […]
How to Learn Hatha Yoga
You may have wondered “what is Hatha yoga” and if it’s right for you when searching through your local class timetable. Hatha yoga remains one of the most popular forms of yoga practice around the world with a long and rich history. Here’s a little history on the practice and what you can expect when […]
How to Prepare for an Indoor Rowing Class
Just because you were too tall to be a coxswain in college doesn’t mean you have to give up your dreams of being on a rowing team. That also applies if you’re now a city dweller who lives far away from the water. Indoor rowing follows the same techniques and principles as water rowing but […]