Today’s post is by Quentin Vennie, a wellness advocate and yoga guru in New York City. In recent years there has been a large influx of yoga enthusiasts and practitioners nationwide. These days you can find a yoga class almost anywhere, from your classic yoga studios to local libraries and YMCAs. Even fitness chains have started to catch on...
Your head just hit the pillow, you’ve finally calmed the voices in your head, and drifted off into dreamland. Ah, it’s bliss… Except for that incessant racket. What is that? An annoying bird? A truck backing up? Nope, it’s the alarm clock. And there’s no room in your morning for the snooze button. If this scenario sounds familiar...
Doing the same workout day-in and day-out is more than just mind numbing—it can also create a fitness plateau. “When you do the same thing over and over, your body is going to get used to it and you’ll reach a point where you no longer see improvement or change,” says Lacey Stone, a personal fitness trainer in Los Angeles, CA. “That’s...
If you’ve been paying attention to the big bike race, you may have noticed those guys have incredible balance, speed, and massive quads—all necessary for tackling tough terrain.
Arming yourself with a few tips and tricks, can make a big difference when it comes to staying hydrated this season.
Stay in shape or put your fitness to the test on your next vacation with these active destination ideas.
When runners work to prevent injury, it is often the muscles we think first to protect, stretch and roll out at the end of a long day out on the roads or trails. Though we should always focus on being proactive and protecting our hard-working muscles, there is another part of the body that we may not be focused on enough: our joints. There are 143...
When it comes to staying fit, astronauts are up against some tough physical challenges. Spending a significant amount of time in a zero-gravity environment can lead to muscle weakening, bone loss, and decreased cardio conditioning. (Your body actually needs the resistance of gravity to stay healthy!) That’s why researchers recently studied...
Got a midnight snack habit? These strategies might help you avoid weight gain.
Duffel, backpack, tote bag, satchel—no matter what you use to get your gear to the gym, studio, or wherever you workout, here’s what should be in it this season.