Have you ever seen the guys at the gym who have jacked upper bodies and bulging quads but celery stalks below the knees? It’s likely that they skimp on calves exercises in their workouts. It can be easy to make…
Maternity workout clothes that grow with your changing body can help make exercising during pregnancy much less burdensome. After all, when you’re already dealing with nausea, cravings, swollen ankles, and an expanding belly, comfy workout gear is essential. That includes…
Cat-cow pose is a great warm-up or cool-down posture. It feels wonderful first thing in the morning, or after a long day spent sitting, or as active recovery from a tough workout. This gentle flow is appropriate for yoga students of all…
We want you to experience the fun, empowering, high-octane energy of a real Rough Around The Edges workout. So go ahead and stream this Karate Core workout — it’s FREE for you to try! If you want to get in…
I have a secret: I often get my yoga students through “just one more vinyasa” with the promise that child’s pose (balasana) awaits them. Child’s pose is a relaxing, feel-good pose that’s accessible to yogis of all levels. It’s one of…
Students tend to love or hate Goddess Pose. Goddess is a static plié squat, and is a major external hip opener that fires everything below your waist! Goddess Pose lengthens the adductors of your inner thighs and strengthens your calves,…
As more and more people forgo fitness studios to exercise at home, one workout is gaining renewed buzz: barre. Not only does a barre workout work muscles you didn’t even know you had, but it’s also easy to do at home. “Joining…
Having the right attire is essential to a good Barre workout (or at least enjoying one as much as possible!). But since you’re a pro at Xtend Barre, you already knew that. Your workout buddy, however? In serious need of…
You know Super Trainer Elise Joan from 3 Week Yoga Retreat, Barre Blend, FIRE AND FLOW with Jericho McMatthews, and now her power yoga + primal movement masterpiece BODi LAVA. Get to know Elise — her idea of a perfect…
Yoga is an awesome mind-body practice with benefits for strength, balance, mobility, and more. For those combining it with other forms of fitness, however, it pays to know whether to do yoga before or after a workout. For starters, the…