Mom-to-Be Stays Fit Despite the Pandemic
Sofia Pitrone discovered the benefits of prenatal yoga in 2015 when she was pregnant with her first son and living in Virginia. The focus on developing hip and pelvic floor strength proved to be very
How to Maintain a Gym Body from Home: Strength Training
As society continues to shelter in place, we hope that your determination to stay fit while at home continues. In the last couple of weeks, we’ve offered tips for cardio exercise workouts as well as
How to Maintain a Gym Body from Home: Yoga & Stretching
Just because you can’t go to the gym or take your favorite yoga class, doesn’t mean you can’t stay active. Now, more than ever, it’s important to move your body and keep active — for
How to Maintain a Gym Body from Home: Cardio
When you’re cooped up, as most of us are these days, exercise is more important than ever. It helps us physically, of course, but also mentally and emotionally. “First and foremost, it’s for mental health
How to Maintain a Gym Body from Home
With gyms now closed because of new government guidelines, many are thrown off their exercise routines. Social distancing mandates have put an end to recreational leagues, group exercise classes and sports. Just because you can’t
The Mind-Body Connection: When Pain Isn’t All in Your Head
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, one in four Americans may experience pain in any given month, and one in 10 say pain has lasted more than
How to Create a Great Home Gym Without Expensive, Bulky Equipment
We’ve all seen those infomercials selling premium stationary bikes or bulky fitness equipment that promise to get you in the best shape of your life—and they usually come with a price tag that follows suit.
Yoga and Fertility: A Path to Pregnancy
If you’ve been trying for some time to get pregnant and it’s just not happening, you may start to examine aspects of your life that could be creating obstacles to conception. You may look at
Get Your Heat On
Bikram yoga, otherwise known as hot yoga, is designed to strengthen the body while also releasing stress. Celebrities swear by it. Clothing companies are inspired by it. Yes, hot yoga has taken the Western world
The Healing Power of Yoga – Not Such a Stretch
Like many forms of exercise, regular yoga participation can have a positive effect on cardiovascular health. In addition to potentially increasing your flexibility, improving balance, strengthening bones and contributing to maintaining a healthy weight,