Category Yoga

Is Cycling During Pregnancy Safe?

Is Cycling During Pregnancy Safe?

If you’re concerned about the safety of your little one, you might have some questions around cycling while pregnant. The good news is that it’s safe to ride, though it’s always important to get the go-ahead from your doctor first.…

Isabelle Daikeler's Shakeology | BODi

Isabelle Daikeler’s Shakeology | BODi

If you’re looking for the definitive answer on the right way to eat, don’t expect Isabelle Daikeler, the co-creator and formulator of Shakeology, to tell you how. “Paleo, keto, vegan, gluten-free — this black-and-white thinking is just another way for…

How to Engage Your Abs During a Workout

How to Engage Your Abs During a Workout

You’re doing ab workouts at home, but your lower back feels the burn more than your abs. What gives? Turns out, you might just have to learn how to activate your abs. Activating your abs is essential for strengthening them,…

Understanding Mantras and Their Usage

Understanding Mantras and Their Usage

Repetition is the key to mastering any new skill — whether playing a sport, speaking a new language, or learning to drive. When we repeat a saying, like a mantra, we train our brains to let go of distractions and…

Lunges: Exploring Variations, Benefits, and More

Lunges: Exploring Variations, Benefits, and More

Lunges are often an afterthought when it comes to lower-body exercises. In most workouts (maybe yours?) they typically take a back seat to “bigger” moves such as the squat and deadlift. That’s about to change. The lunge deserves a place in your workouts just…

Pilates Basics with Lisa Hubbard

Pilates Basics with Lisa Hubbard

If you’ve always wanted to try Pilates but didn’t know where to start, you’re in luck. You don’t need to find a local studio or buy any expensive equipment — you’ll find a simple solution on Beachbody On Demand, now…

Top 9 Core Exercises Perfect for Beginners

Top 9 Core Exercises Perfect for Beginners

If you’re new to exercising, you might be wondering where to begin. A good place to start is with your core, since it’s at the center of everything you do. That’s why integrating some of the following core exercises for…

9 Proprioception Workouts to Enhance Balance and Agility

9 Proprioception Workouts to Enhance Balance and Agility

When you perform a squat, a dumbbell press or a single-arm curl, you may think you’re training your muscles — but that’s only half the story. You’re also training your proprioceptors. Say what? Proprioception is trainer-speak for the body’s awareness of where it is within…

9 Top Exercise Resistance Bands to Consider

9 Top Exercise Resistance Bands to Consider

If you’ve never worked out with resistance bands, you’re in for a total game changer. Resistance bands and resistance loop bands are lightweight, budget-friendly, portable, and perfect for traveling or adding to your home gym. Use them for stretching or to…