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Mastering Frog Pose (Mandukasana) in Yoga

Mastering Frog Pose (Mandukasana) in Yoga

After building up a good sweat during a long yoga class, I like to put students right into pigeon pose. But this isn’t the only hip-opening option before savasana: The glute stretch…

How Many Calories Does Jumping Rope Burn?

How Many Calories Does Jumping Rope Burn?

Remember jumping rope as a kid? Back then it was all in fun, but jumping (or skipping) rope is a fun, vigorous, and challenging exercise that can burn serious calories…

9 Jump Rope Exercises to Explore

9 Jump Rope Exercises to Explore

What do boxers and schoolchildren have in common? They both tend to use jump ropes as a way to get moving. So if you usually associate jump ropes with P.E.…

No-Bake Protein Energy Bites

No-Bake Protein Energy Bites

Energy ball, energy bites, protein balls, donut holes, cake pops — whatever you call those wee orbs of delicious goodness — we’ve got you covered with ALL the energy ball…

Chin-Up vs. Pull-Up: A How-To Guide

Chin-Up vs. Pull-Up: A How-To Guide

While they might sound and look like essentially the same bodyweight exercise, the chin-up and the pull-up are actually quite different. They do have some similarities, but when you’re comparing…