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Becoming a world champion takes extreme discipline and a fitness routine that will keep you fit and in shape to compete against the world’s best. We had a chat with rowing world champion and two time Olympian Kirsten McCann (who just got back from the World Rowing Championships in Austria) to find out what her […] More
Think about how you feel on the treadmill versus during a high-intensity interval workout: You probably feel like you could maintain that steady-state for a pretty solid amount of time without wheezing, while just one round of HIIT leaves you gasping for breath. That difference is important to understand, because it’s how you can tell […] More
Instagram is jam-packed with #BodyGoals motivation – but honestly, which of those hundreds of trainers can actually get you squatting? As a fitness newbie myself, I look for inspiration on Instagram – and I’ve totally fallen in love with these trainers’ workouts. You might just love them too, so check it out. The 4 Best […] More
Pulsing — i.e., moving a part of your body up and down in a tiny, repetitive motion — is a staple in barre, cycling and even yoga classes. It can burn like hell when you’re doing it. But have you ever found yourself in this bobbing motion, wondering: Good news: Pulsing is definitely doing something […] More
No one can ever forget how quickly Nkateko “Takkies” Dinwiddy got back into form so soon after having her baby. It’s been a while since then, and she’s still in the greatest shape you can imagine. We decided to catch up with her to see how she’s keeping fit and to share her top four combo […] More
Where do you head first when you get to the gym: the treadmill or the weight rack? Chances are, you prefer one over the other — and that’s totally fine! (#teamrun over here.) Given the time constraints most people have when it comes to squeezing in workouts, it makes sense to combine cardio and strength training. Deciding […] More
Do you let out an audible groan when a fitness instructor tells you to do mountain climbers? (Sorry about that…) But this often-dreaded move actually packs a ton of benefits. They work your entire body, especially your core. That is, if you do them correctly (and a lot of people don’t). I’m a personal trainer […] More
Got a bit of winter belly? Yeah, us too. But get this: You don’t need to hit the treadmill for hour upon boring hour, or try out some newfangled (and potentially dangerous) detox. Instead, this six-move yoga sequence will tighten your tummy up pretty quickly. Repeat the sequence a few times for best results. Whether […] More
