Blog about fitness and health

Want to feel great all day? Start off with a few simple exercises straight out of bed and you'll be energized, motivated, and ready for anything. You don't have to get in a full workout — just 5 to 10 minutes will do. Here are the best exercises to do first thing in the morning:...

The Toe Tap is a fantastic cardio exercise that can be used as a warm-up or a core element of a full cardio routine. When done properly, Toe Taps can effectively increase your heart rate with relatively low impact to the body. The best part is that you can do Toe Taps anywhere: at the gym, at work,...

What happens when you've reached your fitness and weight loss goals? First and foremost, a "congratulations" is in order! It's tempting to kick up your feet and dig into that bag of potato chips after all that hard work. Unfortunately, you have to keep moving. Your tried and true...

Loosening up tight lower-body muscles like your hamstrings and quads has huge implications for your workouts and your recovery. And adding in a lower-body yoga flow to your routine is a great way to reap those rewards. Maybe you’re trying to perfect your form for a deadlift, but it feels...

It’s time for your favorite strength class and you’re pumped for it. First move on the docket? Overhead presses. You’ve got this, you tell yourself. But as soon as you lift your dumbbells skyward, a sharp twinge shoots through your shoulder, stopping you in your tracks. Though...

Some people turn to running to decompress from the day and focus on themselves. It not only provides moments of relief from day-to-day stressors, but it can also promote community through local groups, organizations or clubs. Although, this isn't for everyone; maybe you enjoy running alone. But...