How to find the best class for you. by Jake Panasevich When I first started yoga, I wanted a fast-paced, physical and sweaty flow class. After a few months, I tried other styles, but they were hit or miss. In one class I ended up in, for example, the teacher…
3 Signs You Need a New Pair of Running Shoes BY: Julia Naftulin – Health.com The relationship you have with your running shoes isn’t meant to last forever. Here’s how to know when to buy a new pair to prevent injury and prolong an enjoyable running…
How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells BY: Gretchen Reynolds – NY Times Exercise promotes health, reducing most people’s risks of developing diabetes and growing obese. But just how, at a cellular level, exercise performs this beneficial magic — what…
With the last days of summer upon us and the holiday season rapidly approaching, we want to know: Do I really have to workout when I’m on vacation? It only took a little research to find a clear answer. While it might feel like vacation is the perfect excuse…
Do I Need Sports Drinks? By Jen A. Miller Author, “Running: A Love Story” Do you need a fitness drink when you run? Or is water good enough? To answer these questions, Anahad O’Connor, a NY Times Well reporter, spoke with a few experts on the need for…
Got a Minute? Let’s Work Out By: GRETCHEN REYNOLDS – NY Times According to a lovely new study, a single minute of intense exercise, embedded within an otherwise easy 10-minute workout, can improve fitness and health. Just one minute. This is good news for…
When Summer hits and warm temperatures rise, just thinking about heading out for a workout can be draining. However, it’s actually not all in your head — working up a sweat during the serious summer heat puts a lot of added stress on your body. Mayo Clinic…
A Faster Metabolism at Any Age The secret? Eating more often, sleeping longer, and spending less time working out (really!). You’d like to do something—anything—to speed up your metabolism, but it’s out of your control. Right? Not quite. Although genetics and…
The secret to scoring your best body ever is hiding in something you already carry around all day: your phone. “Workout music can increase endurance by at least 15 percent,” says Jacque Crockford, Exercise Physiologist/Education Specialist at ACE. With the…
Researchers Say The Right Tempo Boosts Stamina, Energy Efficiency Looking for a perfect tune for your workout? Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” has the optimal beat. So does “Gangnam Style” by Psy and Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory.” Research has found that at the…