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High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is a great way to amp up your workout, or really get the most out of it if you’re pressed for time. The idea is to alternate between short periods of intense exercise with short periods of recovery time - usually performed anywhere from 10-30 minutes using ratios like 30 seconds to 60 seconds, or 30 to 40 depending on your comfort level. HIIT can be applied to any type of exercise from cycling to running and kettlebell swings to performing sets of burpe …

When Covid hit in the US it changed life as we know it. I began entirely working from home and was forced to deal with tragedy and unexpected life changes that have altered my day-to-day in ways that I never imagined - the loss of a loved one, another close family member developing a life-long disease less than week later, and staying home in order to avoid contracting the virus to protect those close to me with underlying conditions and weakened immune systems.That said, during that time my exe …

If stretching isn’t part of your exercise routine, you may want to consider integrating it into your regimen. Stretching offers a multitude of benefits including better flexibility, stronger muscles, reduced risk of injury, and better posture. Our muscles and ligaments are meant to be moved regularly, and if they’re not this can cause joint stiffness, weak bones, and many other physical ailments. And if we overdo it during our routine, it can cause injury, and lead to a huge interruption in our …

New to the weight lifting game? Haven’t even started? Never even considered it?! Weight lifting can be rewarding in many ways - it’s not limited to bulking up, though you can do that if you so desire. Lifting weights contributes to weight loss, strengthens your muscles, increases your stamina, improves heart health, raises metabolism, and makes you stronger. So why wouldn’t you want to incorporate lifting weights into your workout routine?Here are some tips for setting your new weightlifting goa …

Every season is an opportunity for change, and a chance to freshen things up. Every three months (or about that!) the weather changes, the color of the leaves go from green to red to yellow, the food we eat is altered by the shifts in temperatures, and our bodies need to adjust to all of these modifications, as slight as they may seem.So why not adjust your exercise habits with each season? This is a great opportunity for people who feel their routine is getting stale, or for anyone who spends a …