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
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,
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
When you think of backbends in yoga practice you may immediately imagine wheel pose and say “I can’t do that!” Truth is, there is a wide range of back-bending yoga poses that are accessible to all levels of yoga practice. Before jumping into a love of backbends, let’s start with a couple of important points: Always make sure your spine
What type of exercise fits you best To maximize your impact from any workout, you need to have fun doing it! If you enjoy the workout, you’re more likely to do it more often, for longer periods of time, and stick with it. Take our quiz to find out which exercise fits you and your personality best! STARTPage 1 of
When it comes to increasing your strength by lifting, form is crucial to not only keep you injury free, but also to maximize the results from your efforts. In this article, we’ll review what a chest press is, what muscles it works, and proper form. What’s a Chest Press? A chest press is a weight training exercise in which the
You want to become stronger and you know strength training will help you reach that goal, but you don’t know how or where to start. We would, of course, love it if you decided to start training with us, but we know that’s not always an option. So we’re going to help break down a variety of ways you can
So you signed up for a New Student trial – now what? There’s a lot packed into the New Student trial, and you should take advantage of it all so you can see what works best for you! The reason we offer so much is because we want you to have the opportunity to take different style classes with
