Weighted blankets… yay or nay? For those who might not know about weight blankets, they are basically a blanket that is filled with polypropylene plastic beads or pellets, discs, or micro glass beads. This makes the blanket heavy so it feels “like a hug for your body”. The research behind...
11 Feel-Good Standing Stretches
“If you spend most of your waking hours in front of a computer, standing stretches will save your butt … and your aching shoulders, tight hip flexors, and stiff neck.” Stretching definitely feels great whether you sit all day for work, you just worked out, or you want to prevent...
Coming Soon: 645 With Amoila Cesar
Coming Soon… “Amoila Cesar has cracked the code training professional athletes to get the most out of their workouts without jeopardizing their game-time performance. His secret? Don’t overtrain. It’s the model for his revolutionary new program: 645.” 645 is a 13 week program that combines strength training, cardio, and mobility...
Coming Soon… Let’s Get Up!!
Do dance workouts intimidate you? If you are one that is a little apprehensive to give dance workouts a try, maybe Shaun T’s new workout Let’s Get Up! is the right fit for you. Let’s Get Up! is a dance conditioning workout that is an excellent way to burn calories,...
11 Mobility Exercises to Keep Your Body Moving
Building mobility is very important when it comes to your joints. Mobility and flexibility are related but not the same. “Flexibility is about your muscles’ ability to lengthen and move through a range of motion. Mobility is about your joints’ ability to move through a range of motion.” If you...
Does Dancing Really Count as Cardio?
Who likes to dance? Did you know that you are actually burning calories doing something you love? That’s right, dancing moves your whole body and depending on how long and how much you move, it can prove to be a great workout. “Dance can definitely be a cardio workout, especially...
Controlled Stretch with Autumn Calabrese
Did you know the more you stretch the better you sleep? Our bodies are put through so much on a daily basis, whether you stand all day for your job or sit at a desk, it’s good to stretch your muscles at the end of the night. Controlled Stretch with...
10 Strength Moves Using a Medicine Ball
Exercising doesn’t require too much as far as equipment and can be done almost anywhere. If you want to challenge your muscles or work different parts of the body, some equipment might be a good idea. A medicine ball is an example of equipment that is inexpensive and would be...
Cherry Bomb Energize Cooler
“This frosty recipe is truly the bomb-dot-com: It’s IG-ready, refreshing, and full of cherry flavor!” I mean how could you go wrong with this Cherry Bomb Energize Cooler. It’s super simple to make and only has 4 ingredients… so if you are looking to cool off before the big workout,...
6 Benefits of Stretching
We all have heard that stretching is a necessary part of working out… but why? What benefits does stretching have for your body and is it something you should do daily? The following link contains 6 benefits of stretching… understanding and listening to your body is very important and helps...