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
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
A Beginner’s Guide to Marathons
Planning to go the full 26.2? Running USA estimates that a record 541,000 people finished marathons in the United States in 2013, a significant increase from the 353,000 who finished the 26.2-mile trek in 2000.
Preparing for a Safe Winter Workout
It’s certainly cold out, but if you’re one of the millions of Americans who vowed to up your fitness game in this New Year, what’s a determined amateur athlete to do? Why, slap on a
Heart Disease Risk Factors and Symptoms that Differ in Women
Pictured: Parin Parikh, MD, of Presbyterian Heart and Vascular Group Heart disease has long been viewed as a male issue, but in reality, it is the leading cause of death for both men and women in
Top Scary Health Myths Men Can Stop Worrying About
No one is immune to a good myth, especially when it’s regarding our health and well-being, and with the advent of the internet, it’s even easier to succumb to the newest health myth and the
10 Healthy Alternatives to Your Favorite Summer Snacks
Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, and maybe a few citrus- or fruit-infused beverages. But during the laid-back vibe that summer emits, you might be tempted to surrender to
The Difference Between Muscle Soreness and Injuries
Yesterday, you enjoyed a long jog and your thighs are now feeling the burn. When do muscle aches and pains cross the line between soreness and a sports injury? The American College of Sports Medicine
The Benefits of Exercise, Even in Small Doses
Finding the time to exercise regularly is a BIG challenge for many people, either due to their busy school and work schedules, family duties, a lack of motivation, a dislike for the gym or a
The Hottest Food and Fitness Trends for 2019
As we close out another year, many tend to look back on what trends took us all by storm. While reminiscing is always fun, we love looking ahead to the future and what’s to come.