We’re slap-bang in the middle of Summer, and unless you’re running early in the morning or the evening — chances are you’re running right under the scorching sun. Generally, runs done in the heat tend to be harder and take a lot out of you… there’s a reason for this. Biokineticist Travis Michelson says that […] More
Kayla Itsines might be the most influential fitness trainer on the planet. The personal trainer, Sweat App cofounder, and new mom has helped transform countless bods with her Bikini Body Guide (BBG) workouts and inspired millions of followers with her own washboard abs. The 3 Posture-Boosting Exercises Kayla Itsines Swears By Amidst all the transformation […] More
If you want to kick your fitness routine up a notch, consider giving the treadmill a break and showing the loaded barbells some love. You’ll still sweat those calories off with the added benefit of toning your body. But what is strength training, exactly? To put it simply, strength training (a.k.a. resistance training) involves using your own bodyweight or tools, […] More
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when starting to work out (or jumping back into exercise after taking a break), is that they want to go right into the 2.0 level stuff they see people doing on Instagram or at the gym. They think that if it doesn’t look like it’ll kill […] More
If you’re dedicating valuable time in your day to a sweat sesh, chances are you want to know it’s actually worth your time, right? Okay, now raise your hand if you’ve heard different fitness philosophies about the most-effective way to rev your heart rate. Specifically, some people say cardio is the ultimate calorie-burner, while other swear by strength […] More
If the dairy aisle could do the #10yearchallenge, it wouldn’t even recognise itself. I mean, half of what’s in the dairy aisle these days isn’t even dairy at all. Back in the day, you had just a few types of milk to choose from: whole milk, skim milk and maybe soy for the hippies. Today, […] More
There are so many different dumbbell exercises you can use to strengthen and sculpt your upper body. One in particular that I encourage my clients to do if they want to tone their shoulders, chest, and arms is the chest fly. Why? It’s incredibly effective at isolating these muscles groups because you’re lying on your back. Being in […] More
Nuts are notoriously bursting with good-for-you fat and protein… but they also have a rep for being a bit calorie-dense. Until now. Research has found that nuts (particularly almonds and cashews) have a lot fewer calories than everyone previously thought. (Go on…) Yup, a study published in 2012 in the found that almonds have 20 […] More
