I don't know why, but sometimes when I work out, I feel pressure to go through the entire workout as fast as I can. I'm not sure if my brain is saying "the faster you go, the better the workout", but my brain's wrong. Even though high-intensity workouts keep your heart rate up, that shouldn't cost …
Do You Hate Working Out?
Are you someone that cringes at the idea of working out? Someone that thinks of going for a run, or going to the gym as punishment? There are even some people that claim to be "allergic" to exercise. As I'm sure you're aware, whether you like it or not, physical activity is a necessity when it comes …
It’s Getting Hot In Here!
What do you get when you engage your mind, body, soul, and a little heat? Hot yoga. Getting overall benefits of strength, flexibility, stress reduction, mindfulness, while also getting an amazing sweat. Hot yoga is even a great form of more subtle cardio. Still not sold? Here are some reasons that …
Listening To Your Body Doesn’t Make You Lazy
Hearing "you should listen to your body" probably isn't uncommon for anyone. Our whole lives we hear this from our doctors, friends, grandparents, moms -- literally everyone. But what does that actually mean? Which situations justify taking a break or pushing through? The simple answer: you …
The 10-Minute Morning Workout
Do you want to energize your whole day? Try this 10-minute morning workout 10-15 minutes after your wake up to stimulate your muscles and get ready for the day! Cat-Cow: Begin on all fours in a tabletop position. The shoulders are stacked over the hands, while the hips are aligned above the …
Got A Kink in Your Neck?
Let’s face it-as students and office workers, we’re sitting entirely too much. Sitting all day not only increases risk for obesity, but also puts majority of the working population at risk for back pain, poor posture, leg cramping and tense muscles. Here are a few simple exercises you can do to …
How Does Exercise Affect Sleep?
Is it just me or does anyone notice they sleep better when they’ve gotten a good workout in that day? The more I move around throughout the day, and especially if I’ve had a good gym session, the better I seem to sleep. This has even been enough to get me to the gym on the days when I want to the …
No gym? No problem!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed at the gym? Do you have to drive to get to your gym? Does time sometimes get in the way of you going? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, I have the perfect solution for you. Here are 5 exercises that you can do right from your home, dorm room, or …