If you’re looking for a gym where you can work out, there are plenty of options. But all gyms aren’t the same, and they’re not all going to be equally good fits for you. So, how can you tell which gym is right for you? Here are 3 big things to look for when you’re…
Let’s be honest, most of the time when we say we’re too tired to work out it’s just because we’d much rather stay in bed or lounge on the couch. Often, low motivation is just something you have to power through. However, there are times when you really are too exhausted for a workout. Also,…
March is Women’s History Month here in the U.S., so that seems like a good time to focus on women’s exercise needs. Historically, most medical research was conducted on men and if you read any exercise tips or studies about the best ways to exercise, those tips will apply to men. Not all of those…
There are lots of different reasons that people work out and build muscles. For me, I want to easily carry my groceries, work in my garden, and scoop my baby daughter off the floor. Those types of everyday movements are the focus of functional strength training. Functional strength training turns the types of moments you…
Often when you’re exercising, you’ll read or hear about people doing upper-body workouts (or “arm day”) and lower-body workouts (a.k.a. “leg day). Workouts where you split upper and lower body workouts between different days let you focus on one set of muscles while the others rest. Today, we’ll focus on lower-body workouts (we covered upper-body…
What Upper-body Workouts Should You Try? Often when you’re exercising, you’ll read or hear about people doing upper-body workouts (or “arm day”) and lower-body workouts (a.k.a. “leg day). Upper-lower split workouts let you focus on one part of the body while the other muscles rest. Today, we’ll focus on upper-body workouts (and save lower-body ones…
I’ve dealt with low back pain since I was young enough that anyone who found out about it said, “You’re too young to have back pain!” It’s gotten better over the years, aside from some occasional flare-ups, and I think I have yoga to thank for that. Back pain is a common problem. It’s estimated…
Why is it that some people have no trouble getting themselves to show up to the gym on a regular schedule, while others struggle to find the motivation to get off the couch? If you’re struggling with motivation to hit the gym, you might wonder if there’s some secret that you’re missing out on. Why…
You hear it all the time: “Don’t skip leg day!” I hear it even though my workout routine doesn’t include a leg-focused day just because the advice is so common. Whether your workout routine includes a “leg day” or not, squats are one of the best-known and most effective lower-body workouts. They’re also a foundational,…
Staying fit and healthy always involves considering your individual body and circumstances. Working out isn’t a one-size-fits-all sort of thing. The best types of workouts for you depend on your goals, age, sex, genetics, and a host of other factors. When a woman gets pregnant, that adds another factor to consider when working out. Experts…
