Hula Hoops? Hoop dancing is not just for those who enjoy a more alternative form of exercise. It has been growing in popularity over the last few years and with good reason. Hula hooping is a fantastic way to burn a ton of calories, strengthen your core and improve your flexibility all at once. Hoops come in various sizes, but ...
When you think about fitness, your mind might conjure images of running on a treadmill or lifting weights at the gym. While these activities are great for burning calories and toning your muscles, they’re not the only ways to get fit. Many people are discovering the benefits of trampoline exercise as an alternative to more traditional forms of exercise. Trampoline ...
What Is Tabata? Tabata is an intense form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that was created by Japanese exercise scientist Izumi Tabata in the late 2000s. The goal of Tabata training is to finish a 20-minute session as quickly as possible by alternating between a very intense interval phase and a brief rest phase. The “Tabata” part of the name ...
Muscles Are Sore After A Workout? When you work out, your muscles get sore. This is because your body is reacting to the stress that was put on it. This makes sense, but it can also be a bit of a bear. For starters, your muscles are sore, so you don’t continue working out. This is because doing so can ...
Understanding Meditation? Do you ever feel like you’re the only one in your yoga class who can’t seem to find their center? Or like your other half could really use a little mindfulness in their life? Or maybe you just want to explore the benefits of meditation on your own? There are so many different meditation methods out there. From ...
Anaerobic exercise is a broad category of exercise that primarily uses your body’s supply of carbohydrates (CHO), fat, and protein as fuel, rather than the oxygen-rich blood that’s delivered by the blood supply. Anaerobic exercise can take many forms, from high-intensity interval training to circuit training and strength training. The type of anaerobic exercise you participate in largely depends on ...
Pilates is a method of exercising that originated in the 1920s. It is a combination of gymnastics, ballet, and medicine. It has recently become popular because of the benefits it can have on your body. The goal of Pilates is to strengthen your core, which helps to support your spine and move your body with ease. It also helps to ...
Do you ever wonder why so many fitness professionals, coaches, and programs insist that you need to stretch before and after working out? Or that a recovery session should last at least ten minutes? Or that you should hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds? Or that you should do a specific type of static stretch before and after ...
Best Full Body Workouts You Can Do At Home. It seems like every day there is another article and video popping up about the importance of working out. From our friends at Fitbit to our very own team here at Eat, Sweat, & Run, we’re constantly talking about the benefits of getting our sweat on. But what does that really ...
What is High-Intensity Interval Training? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is like a fast-paced game of tag that only takes a few minutes to play. It’s a time-efficient way to get your heart pumping and get your body moving. It’s also a great way to torch calories if you’re looking to lose weight and get toned. The HIIT workout is made ...