HIIT stands for “high intensity interval training” and is a great workout method to build and maintain muscle. As the name suggests, HIIT workouts involve short bursts of high intensity full body exercises followed by a short rest. These workouts can have various work to rest ratios, but rarely will the working period be over 45 seconds so that the
Vinyasa vs. Yin The beauty of your yoga practice is the availability of many modalities that bring your body an amazing and unique gift. The ways in which you can embrace those differences and reach the full potential yoga has to offer is by recognizing what serves your body in a cyclical and balanced manner. Active v. Passive Poses: Vinyasa
Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey, but it’s important to stay mindful of your changing body and evolving needs throughout those nine months. For many people, maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is a priority, and yoga and exercise can play a crucial role in achieving this. In this post, we’ll discuss how to keep your body and baby
Ever wondered how your fitness routine might be affecting your sleep? Well, you’re in for a treat because we’ve delved into the fascinating world of sleep and fitness, and we’re here to spill the beans! Quality Sleep and You: We all know that getting enough sleep is essential, but it’s not just about quantity; quality matters too. Sleep quality impacts
Do you ever find yourself getting trapped in limiting self beliefs like… My memory is horrible, it’ll never get better. It’s too late to learn something new. I do this one specific workout, that’s enough for me Well, what if we told you there was a way to release these beliefs and embrace your fullest life? In a recent study,
What is Pranayama? Prānāyāma is the yogic practice of focusing on your breath through a variety of techniques and practices. In Sanskrit, prana means “vital life force”, and yama means “to gain control”. In yoga, breath is associated with prana, therefore, pranayama is a practice to elevate the prana shakti, or “life energies”, within your body. There’s several different practices,
Asymmetry: A Strength, Not a Weakness “Your hand opens and closes and opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as bird wings.” ~ Rumi You step onto your mat, begin your yoga asana
The next full moon will occur tomorrow, March 7th, at approximately 7:40 am EST, and even though this is the last full moon of winter, it brings with it the very first signs of spring. As the ground begins to thaw over the next few weeks, the earth begins to wake up from its frozen slumber. Roots begin to extend
Have you ever wanted to become more intentional about your health, wellness, and fitness? Understanding the biology behind the strength you’re building can allow you to find the intention you might be missing! Muscles The Science: Endurance exercise utilizes primarily slow twitch muscle fibers, leading to angiogenesis (wooowww fancy word!) Resistance training utilizes primarily fast twitch muscle fibers, leading to
If you are on a fitness journey, you have probably heard lots and lots about your “quads,” but why? The quadriceps femoris, fondly known as the “quads,” is a group of four muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh. It literally translates to four heads, highlighting the INCREDIBLE strength we hold within this muscle group! The four muscles comprising
