It’s no secret that swimming can be a refreshing and enjoyable activity. Not only can swimming help you relax and cool yourself off, but it can also be a great cardio workout. As it turns out, however, there are a…
Taking your own body measurements can help you track your fitness results better than relying on the bathroom scale — especially true if you’re trying to lose fat and gain muscle. Why? Well, the scale only measures your weight —…
If you’re bored with crunches and have already experimented with every imaginable plank variation, try switching up your ab exercises with flutter kicks, also known as butterfly kicks. Just as effective as leg lifts, flutter kicks offer a more dynamic (and maybe even more…
When you’re done with a long day of work or school, you probably have something waiting at home that you’ve been looking forward to. It might be a crafting project or watching movies with more than a little attention on figuring…
When you go to sleep at night, you are anticipating 7 to 9 hours of (hopefully uninterrupted) rest until it’s time to wake up and face another day. But this is not always the case, like when you keep getting…
When it comes to sculpting strong quads, there are three standout exercises: The squat, the lunge, and the step-up. And if you want to double down on the benefits of any of those moves, all you need to do is…
Everyone’s fitness journey is unique, and none are without their fair share of setbacks and hurdles. To truly dedicate yourself to not only getting fit, but doing real good for your body and mind, it helps to have someone in…
Like many of us, you may be adjusting to a new work/workout from home routine — and we know that is a challenge. Beyond the interruptions, space limitations, and the occasional occupational hazard, the fact that you could be doing…
Aging is a part of life, and your body will undergo some changes as you get older. You might expect to see wrinkles and gray hair, but other changes that you can’t see take place too. For example, muscle mass…
Standing calf raises require minimal equipment — or none at all — and they’re suitable for beginners and seasoned exercisers alike. This move works your calf muscles and has numerous benefits, including ankle strength and lower-body performance. Standing Calf Raise:…
