Self-defense and a great workout? Yes! Boxing is undoubtedly an effective workout. It combines intense cardio with explosive strength and power and, if we’re being honest, it’s pretty aggressive. It’s a workout based on the principles of fighting. Boxing can be pretty intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be! There are so many reasons to […]
How to Wrap Boxing Wraps
If you’re taking fitness notes from Gigi Hadid and Demi Lovato (aren’t we all), then you’ve probably tried your fair share of boxing classes—or at least, considered signing up for one. Boxing, in particular, is a technical sport that requires some pre-workout research. There’s a science to everything, including how you wrap your hands before […]
The Ultimate Barre Workout Guide for Beginners
There are no ifs, ands or buts about it – Barre class is for badasses. For those who haven’t tried barre, a workout class using rubber balls, light weights and a ballet beam probably seems like a walk in the park. But those who have finished their first class know the truth – this workout […]
How to Start Spinning: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Spin Class
If you’ve ever hung out around a spin class, there’s no doubt it has piqued your interest at least a little. Usually, what catches your attention is the group of people leaving the building with an obvious endorphin high, and one of the most intense post-workout glows possible. If you’ve never been to a spin […]
Pulse and Tuck It Out: The Big Benefits of Barre
You probably already know that barre classes involve, well, a ballet barre and a ballet-like routine, but there’s much more to the workout than meets the eye. In fact, research has shown that long-term ballerinas are more skilled not only at their complex and composed craft but also at simple, everyday skills all humans use […]
The Complete Glossary of Barre Terms and Barre Positions
We’ll admit it: The first time trying a barre class can be, well, confusing. No matter how many ballet classes your parents took you to as a child, previous dance experience won’t actually help you as much as you’d imagine. While barre class uses elements taken from traditional ballet, such as the ballet barre and […]