Kelsey Heenan is back with a new mini-program to help you push your limits, break through plateaus, and see results like never before. Get Stronger is a resistance training workout program that is designed to fine-tune your strength with dynamic,…
Most of us think of fat (a.k.a. adipose tissue) as our body’s kitchen cabinet — a storage system for excess calories that we can dip into if we find ourselves in a pinch, or on a long hike without trail…
The hardest part of exercising isn’t usually the exercise itself. It’s knowing how to get started. It can be intimidating to figure out what to do, how long, and how often. Creating a safe, effective exercise routine that you can…
You’ve likely read thousands of weight loss tips, and most of them seem focused on the eternal problem: How to lose weight without being hungry. Fad diets and questionable fitness gadgets may seem like a quick fix, but there are…
If you think yoga is all about handstands and contorting your body into near-impossible poses, you should know that there are several different ways to practice yoga. Gentle yoga, for example, is appropriate for just about anyone, beginners and veterans…
PMSWhat It Is // Symptoms // Progression // Remedies Do you feel bloated, irritable, or extra hungry right before your period? Maybe you experience cramping or crying spells. If these symptoms are familiar and appear month after monthyou may have…
Diet trends are popularized in part because they’re eye-catching. Eat no meat! Eat all the meat! Eat all the meat between 2 and 4 PM and nothing after that! Reverse dieting became popular — especially with weightlifters — because it…
When you’re getting started with indoor cycling, taking time to become familiar with the movement isn’t the only necessary adjustment. There can be a learning curve in terms of the terminology, like all sports and activities. Fortunately, Melanie Melillo, CPT,…
Losing fat is dependent on creating a caloric deficit, which means nailing at least one (and ideally both) of two scenarios: eating fewer calories than needed to maintain your current weight and burning more calories than you consume. That last…
 Up until a few years ago, I had always thought that magnesium helped treat anxiety for one reason. The body’s muscle uses calcium to contract and magnesium to relax, which is why its deficiency is associated with muscle tightness and…
