What Is Functional Training? All You Need to Know
The concept of functional fitness may be a bit elusive, because so many different exercise schools (think CrossFit, boot camps, etc.) claim their style of...
10 Best Foods for Muscle Recovery
How Much Protein for Muscle Repair?
The general population needs an average of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight (g/kg). Add in activity levels, and the...
10-Minute Yoga Workout for Beginners
For beginning yogis, stepping into your first yoga class may be completely overwhelming. Especially if in a roomful of experienced yoga-goers, the movements and flexibilities they flow...
Experts Share What NOT & What to Do Before a Workout
Ever wondered exactly what to do before a workout?
You know the questions, “Should I eat before working out?” or “Should I...
Do You REALLY Need Intra Carbs During Workouts?
To carb or not to carb during a workout? While this is a typical question, a better one is what kind of workout requires intra...
Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
The iliotibial band (IT) or tract is a thick strip of connective tissue, or ligament, that runs down the outside of the thigh and connects the hip...
What Is Carb Loading? All You Need to Know
Gorging on bread and pasta during the days leading to an endurance sports event is common practice. Known as carb-loading, this is a nutritional tool...
How to Strengthen Legs
How to Strengthen Legs
Aerobic Training
Also known as cardio, aerobic training generally requires movements of the legs. Elevate your heart rate while strengthening the legs with these exercises:
Walking
Walking...
The 14 Types of Yoga Explained
Practicing yoga has great health advantages, including weight loss, cardiovascular health, injury recovery, stress reduction, sleep improvement… Should we go on? But despite the influential and enticing...
No Gym Needed! The 20-Minute Hotel Room Workout
Shaking up and traveling away from workout routines and morning gym sessions may hinder or discourage your motivation. And even if workout rooms are available at the...