Near the top of the list of the most-loathed strength exercises has to be the pull-up. Maybe it’s the traumatic memories of gym-class fitness tests. Maybe it’s the sheer humiliation of hanging from a bar, pulling as hard as possible,…
As humans, we access three planes of movement: the sagittal plane (up and down, forward and backward), the frontal plane (side to side), and the transverse plane (rotation). However, most of us train primarily in the sagittal plane, favoring exercises…
When you decide to add strength training to your workout routine, beginner weight lifting tips are helpful. But once you get going, knowing how to progress can be tricky. After all, most weightlifting newbies are unsure of their strength and,…
We kicked off fall by taking a deep dive into fun facts about pumpkins, and now we’re digging right into turnip nutrition. Turnips are good for you, and they make a tasty substitute for potatoes. If you haven’t tried turnip fries…
Is bread dead? Gluten-free and low-carb diets are now mainstream, but now there’s another diet to add to the list: the no-wheat diet. Devotees of this diet cut out bread, crackers, and pasta to control their appetite, support gut health, and lose weight; some…
Most gym workouts suffer from the same problem: They occur in a single plane of motion. That’s because most well-known exercises (e.g., squat, deadlift, push-up, etc.) entail either a front-to-back or up-and-down movement, landing them squarely in the “sagittal plane.” If…
Tuesday night “you” set the alarm for an early morning gym session. But Wednesday morning “you” woke up and immediately hit the snooze button. We’ve all been there — sometimes you just need a little extra motivation to work out.…
After you’ve crushed your 21 Day Fix workout of the day and eaten the perfectly portioned lunch that you meal prepped, it’s time for a treat. But don’t ruin all that hard work by inhaling a tub of ice cream! Believe it or not, you…
The breaststroke is often considered to be the most relaxing stroke of the four competitive swim strokes, but this is really only true if you can master the timing of it. Here are a few tips to help you learn…
There are many reasons to try yoga, such as to increase flexibility, build strength, relieve muscle tightness, reduce stress, and much more. The best part is, you can receive these benefits even with beginner yoga poses. A great place to start is BODi’s 3…