Fast-twitch muscles are larger and denser than slow-twitch muscles and can generate more force and power with quicker response times. They’re the ones used during anaerobic workouts like HIIT, heavy lifting, and plyometrics. “The larger and denser your muscles are, the more ATP required, which means a higher level of calorie burn,” says Proniewych. Doing workouts that require […] More
Basically, I’m curating this healthy foodie gift guide for myself — and my boyfriend — for Valentine’s Day gifts (or birthday presents!). It’s a R E A L task (ask?) to spend my precious work hours online shopping… Creating a list of my favourite must-haves! And of course, to make it easier, we’ll make it […] More
Spoiler alert: There is no fast track to a six-pack or muscle definition in your midsection. But fear not, that’s not to say you should cross it off your list of fitness goals at together. On the contrary, it just means you have to set a high bar for yourself á la Halle Berry and be smart and consistent […] More
Every day is different for CrossFit champ Tia-Clair Toomey. Whether she has double workouts, is hopping on a plane, or going for a long bike ride, the reigning “fittest woman on Earth” (she won the CrossFit games in 2019!) is always on the move. “The beauty of CrossFit is there’s no same day, there’s always a ton of […] More
You probably already know that if you don’t warm up before your workout, you could be setting yourself up for injury. But did you know that you warm-up can have as much of an impact? Case in point: doing a quick little leg stretch before you run doesn’t cut it. A study review presented to […] More
Hip conditioning isn’t sexy — but it is essential. This is especially true for women, as your hips are an integral part of your powerhouse, the lumbo pelvic hip complex (LPHC). The LPHC is the largest joint in the body; it’s responsible for initiating so many movements, both in and outside of the gym — […] More
Running and jumping are surefire ways to get your heart rate going, but high-impact cardio workouts like these can also put a ton of stress on the body, which is why fitness pros suggest taking 48-hour breaks between high-intensity, high-impact workouts, or roughly two to three times per week. “If you train using high impact regularly, adding some […] More
So, awkward question… How are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? If your answer is somewhere between “not so great” and “distant memory”, you’re not alone. According to U.S. News, approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February. And with the year that was January finally behind us, the clock is ticking. […] More
