You may think you know what BODi/Beachbody is all about — “It’s that company that sells exercise programs and supplements, like P90X and 21 Day Fix, and Shakeology, right?” Technically, yes — but there’s so much more to it. BODi is home to exercise plans and supplements,…
Daily mantras – you might have heard of them, you might even use them, but do you really know what they mean or why to use them? “A mantra is a phrase or statement that is repeated consistently, often with…
Yoga is all the rage for people of any age, but the younger yogis seem to be intimidating everyone with their need to show off how flexible they are. This ancient activity is meant for all shapes, sizes, ages, and…
When you’re busy, it’s self-care that gets cut first. Instead of trying to multitask, divide your to-dos into 20-minute chunks. Doing so “tends to decrease overwhelm and facilitate a can-do attitude,” explains Carla Marie Manly, Ph.D. clinical psychologist and author of Joy…
There is no name more synonymous with home fitness than P90X — the program created by Tony Horton that proves you don’t need a gym to get in shape. It is the workout that brought BODi into millions of homes…
Stretching, like warm-ups and cooldowns, might seem optional, but these aspects of exercise are just as important as your actual workout. There are so many benefits to stretching, for beginners and active folks of all fitness levels. “Stretching improves your…
Dealing with stress is an everyday struggle. From money to relationships to work responsibilities, it seems like there’s always something to worry about. Luckily, there are some easy techniques that can help you get a handle on your daily stressors,…
If you’ve been keeping up with Olympic sports over the past few years, you’ve probably heard rumblings about the incredible, gravity-defying U.S. women’s gymnastics team. (The men’s team ain’t too shabby, either.) They display unimaginable athleticism as each gymnast spins,…
Although it looks like a simple move, the side leg raise packs a lot of benefits. Not only is it versatile enough to be performed anywhere — even during a Netflix binge — but it also helps “turn on” your glute muscles…
The Pilates reformer is a pretty unique piece of equipment. You may have seen one — which resembles a bed frame with a series of pulleys and springs attached — at your local gym or Pilates studio. But what exactly…