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Ali Heck
Mar 06, 2019

The Definitive Guide On What to Eat Before a Morning Workout

The secret to maxing out your workout? Breakfast. Here is what to eat based on how you’ll be moving. Certain sounds are welcome during a grueling workout, like breathless panting or a high-energy “woo!” But stomach growls? Not so much. Even if you’re not normally a breakfast eater, eating something before you move will likely boost your

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Ali Heck
Feb 14, 2019

Why You Should Rethink Your Spinning Obsession

Spinning might look about the same as outdoor cycling or riding a stationary bike, but in many ways, it’s a far more intense workout. It also one of the easiest to overdo. First, there aren’t many (if any) breaks in spin class. “When you’re biking outside, you have to be aware of road dangers like

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Ali Heck
Jan 14, 2019

8 Ways Meditation Can Relieve Stress and Anxiety

In today’s fast-paced, instant-gratification world, people are juggling more, sleeping less and taking less time to just be. In fact, 42 percent of adults report that their stress level has increased over the past five years. More research is coming out tying our stress levels to physical ailments. Insufficient sleep has reached levels of a public-health epidemic. It’s no

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Ali Heck
Jan 07, 2019

Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Indoor Cycling Class

At this point, you’ve probably heard of indoor cycling (or Spinning, if you want to use its trademarked name), but that doesn’t mean you’ve made your way to a class yet. We know the whole experience can seem overwhelming from the outside, so here’s what you should know before hitting the studio for the first

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Ali Heck
Dec 07, 2018

Endorphin release differs by exercise intensity, study finds

Studies have long suggested that exercise triggers the release of “feel-good hormones,” or endorphins, in the brain. New research, however, suggests that this effect is very much dependent on exercise intensity. Researchers suggests that the release of endorphins varies by exercise intensity. Researchers found that adults who engaged in an hour of high-intensity interval training

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Ali Heck
Dec 06, 2018

7 Mistakes You Might be Making in Indoor Cycling Class

And how to be sure you’re not just spinning your wheels The calorie-torching qualities of indoor cycling are hard to beat—that is, if you’re making the most out of your session. Avoid these all-too-common speed bumps for the ultimate—and injury-free—ride. Holding on Too Tight While it sometimes might feel like it, we swear the bike isn’t going

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Ali Heck
Nov 15, 2018

Importance of Yoga for Students

From first graders to college seniors, students lives are not pressure-free. Hours a day sitting at desk or computer monitor and more hours doing homework cause a young body to tense up. Social and family pressures and, unfortunately, anxiety, abuse and bullying also take their toll. It adds up to the high stress levels that

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Ali Heck
Oct 12, 2018

Yin Yoga 101: What You Need to Know

Experience Yin Yoga with Kelli, Sundays at 10:30 am Yin Yoga, a less popular style of yoga in the west, is an approach that some may have never even heard of. It takes many a few times to really warm up to and even understand. This style of yoga targets the deep connective tissues of the body

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Ali Heck
Oct 10, 2018

21 Ways You’re Spinning Wrong

The hardest part of Spinning isn’t the climbs. It’s avoiding the many variables (seat height! resistance! posture!) that could mess with your form, efficiency, and overall workout. Avoid these mistakes to make the most of your sweat session. Dress the Part Your pants are too loose. Leave the baggy sweats at home. Form-fitting leggings are your best

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Ali Heck
Jul 05, 2018

8 Reasons to Learn to Love Spin Class

Yes, you love hopping on your bicycle when it’s nice outside, pedaling from one place to another and getting in some good exercise. But the thought of sitting on a stationary bike and sweating in a dark room for a 45 minute spin class baffles you. What enjoyment could you possibly get out of that? 

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