Properly identifying the pain and symptoms can help you assess the next steps with your workout routine. If you’ve spent enough time in a gym, you’ve probably heard many pain-centric mottos from trainers and fellow gym-goers: “No pain, no gain.” “If it’s not...
Sometimes your end fitness goal isn’t as valuable as the sacrifices and lessons learned along the way — and that’s just fine.Goal setting is such a double-edged sword. I love to set goals — attainable, measurable, valuable ways to track progress in the gym and in life. Checking milestones off my list feels amazing, whether...
Let these five ab-specific moves be your ultimate guide to a strong and svelte core this summer.We all know abs are made in the kitchen — but they’re also perfected at the gym. Nutrition and fitness are the dynamic duo you’ll need to rock a midriff-baring tank or that itsy-bitsy bikini with confidence this summer....
A one-time investment in the right equipment will allow you to create a fitness space you can access 24/7.Daylong meetings, driving the kids to and from school, and errands galore — it’s no wonder most people don’t go to the gym nearly as often as they anticipated when they first signed up for their membership....
Oxygen Challenge coach and The Body Builder’s Kitchen author Erin Stern shares how to cycle your carbohydrates and fats the right way.Our bodies are amazingly efficient. We adapt to training programs in a matter of weeks. If the physical stimulus doesn’t change, our bodies tend to stay the same. I think that eating the same...
Oxygen Challenge coach Ashley Kaltwasser shares her top strategies for keeping up with a healthy routine while traveling.A vacation can do wonders when it comes to reducing your stress levels, but it also can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Even some of the most die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program...
Meet our new blogger Genevieve Gyulavary, a physical therapist and athlete with a passion for proper form — especially when it comes to achieving your squat goals.Writing a single guide on squat mechanics could easily turn into an endeavor the length of a book. Here, we’ll touch on some of the main mechanics to get...
Remove the germs and replace grimy gear with our top picks for the season.When I say “spring,” you say “clean.” Spring. Clean! Spring. Clean! Yes, it’s that season again. It’s time for spring cleaning. While it would be nice to have a cheerleading squad to help encourage you through the process, most of us just...
The world-renowned fitness artist plugs major benefits of sweating together.Photo Credit: Jessica Nash PhotographyEven if you know your way around the gym with your eyes closed, trying new group workouts can be intimidating. It’s why my NW Method places a huge focus on support and encouragement. I’m proud of the safe environment I’ve built to...
Elevate yourself — and your workout — with this high-vibe playlist.When Luke Milton founded Training Mate in Los Angeles, his goal was to bring the Aussie approach to fitness. Training Mate is so much more than a workout. It’s a way of life. With tons of high-fives to go around, Milton’s goal is to build confidence...