“Barre devotees swear this ballet-inspired workout can help you build strength, tighten your core, and sculpt a dancer’s booty.” Would you agree? Some would argue that the slow movements may not help with overall weight loss and be a very effective workout. Andrea Rogers, creator of the Xtend Barre workout,...
Xtend Barre: The At-Home Barre Program to Help You Sculpt a Lean, Strong Physique
Barre workouts have gained popularity in recent years and Andrea Rogers' program is no different. Xtend Barre is a “30-minute-a-day mix of cardio, Pilates, and ballet fundamentals that you can do at home — no barre required!” Xtend Barre is a little different from traditional barre workouts. Learn more about...
8 Best Cordless Jump Ropes for 2022
One of the jump ropes mentioned in the article posted earlier are cordless jump ropes. Have you ever heard of those? A great option for workouts inside, portable, and a great way to learn how to jump rope. If you never tried a cordless jump rope, check out the link...
How Long Should a Jump Rope Be?
Jump roping is a great cardio activity for any age and can be done almost anywhere (check with parents before trying this in the house!!) The only piece of equipment you need to get started is a jump rope. Before you start though, make sure your jump rope is the...
Do Squats Make Your Butt Look Bigger?
Do squats make your butt look bigger? Maybe?!?! Check out the video below for some insight on squat exercises. https://youtu.be/xEJET60C-Z4 A squat is a strength exercise in which a person lowers their hips from a standing position and then stands back up. Squats work your lower body, especially your gluteus...
Fitspiration Friday
Fitspiration Friday… Congratulations to Erika Rivera, Army Veteran and Mom of 3, who transformed herself with Fire and Flow. “I feel different after FIRE AND FLOW. I feel strong, I feel like I can take on whatever comes my way." Check out her story in the link below. Way to...
Foot & Calf Massagers
Leg soreness, tight calf muscles, and strains are very common after leg day workouts. Massaging those sore muscles is a great way to recover from leg day and all these can be done at home with foot and calf massagers. Check out some suggestions for massagers in the link below....
Cardiorespiratory Endurance… How Can You Improve It?
We talked about burning calories while swimming and how that can build cardiorespiratory endurance, but what is that and why is it important? “Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability of your heart, blood vessels, and lungs to deliver oxygen to working muscles,” says Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S., Beachbody’s senior manager of fitness...
How Many Calories Do You Burn Swimming?
Hot weather is upon us and one of the most popular ways to cool down is to go for a swim!! Did you know swimming is a great cardio exercise and can burn lots of calories with just a half hour swim?!?! Swimming works every part of your body building...
8 Reasons the Scale Says You Gained Weight Overnight
You are feeling good about your weightloss journey until one day you wake up and realize the number on the scale has increased overnight!! Can you actually gain weight overnight? First, don’t panic, one day fluctuation isn't going to change all your hard work and trying to correct it might...