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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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Bill Brown
Jan 04, 2019

8 Provable Benefits of Thai Massage

Unbeatable Stretching TTM has been linked with Muay Thai for as long as the art has been around. Why? Well, the robust massage is excellent for limbering up limbs for athletic performance and relieving deep muscle tension afterward. Useful for both martial artists and stressed out civilians.   Improved Mental Well-Being It may seem obvious

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Bill Brown
Dec 20, 2018

7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Interval Workouts

Serious athletes have long known about the benefits of high-intensity interval training or HIIT – alternating periods of short, intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods—and they’ve been reaping the rewards, too. The idea is simple: less total time required to make a big change—more bang for your buck, says Brent C. Ruby, Ph.D., the director

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Bill Brown
Dec 17, 2018

Dancing Isn’t Just Fun — It’s Really Good for Your Health

It’s time to get your groove on. Dancing has a way of taking your cares away. It doesn’t matter if it’s the Electric Slide, the Macarena or your own crazy moves. Who hasn’t gotten lost in an upbeat song as they jumped around? But not only does it feel good to the soul, dancing also has

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Bill Brown
Dec 14, 2018

How to Prepare for a Personal Training Session

  A certified personal trainer may be just what you need to kickstart your exercise program. Not only can he or she offer guidance on proper form and safe exercise, personal trainers can motivate you to reach your fitness goals. Your first visit with a trainer may feel intimidating. Knowing what to expect and making

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Bill Brown
Dec 13, 2018

Don’t Have Time to Exercise? Do This for 10 Minutes

In the fitness world, the word “miracle” gets thrown around like a two-pound dumbbell. But when it comes to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) the benefits you’ve heard about are both legitimate and miraculous. HIIT is a combination of brief, very-high intensity bursts of cardio exercise followed by equal or longer periods of rest. Think 30

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Bill Brown
Dec 12, 2018

To Sit or Not to Sit: Can We Finally Stop Using Standing Desks?

Men’s Health fitness adviser and Stanford University’s Director of PM&R Sports Medicine, Michael Fredericson, MD, FACSM, has the answer every office worker needs to hear. At many offices, you see quite a few standing desks. And the reason seems, well, reasonable: with so many studies highlighting the maladies of prolonged sitting, standing appears your best ally.

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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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Bill Brown
Nov 30, 2018

Common exercise excuses and how to overcome them

The biggest barrier to achieving your fitness goals is arguably yourself Image credit Total Shape It’s difficult to move outside of your comfort zone, and th ere’s no shame in finding it difficult. However, you’ll need to immerse yourself in the unfamiliar in order to realise your goals. These are the most common exercise excuses

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