What Upper-body Workouts Should You Try? Often when you’re exercising, you’ll read or hear about people doing upper-body workouts (or “arm day”) and lower-body workouts (a.k.a. “leg day). Upper-lower split workouts let you focus on one part of the body while the other muscles rest. Today, we’ll focus on upper-body workouts (and save lower-body ones…
What Is the Difference Between High-Impact and Low-Impact Exercise? What comes to mind when you think about high-impact and low-impact exercise? Maybe you think that high-impact exercise is intense and exhausting. Perhaps you think that low-impact exercise is just for people with injuries or health concerns. Or maybe you’re not sure what the difference is….
I’ve dealt with low back pain since I was young enough that anyone who found out about it said, “You’re too young to have back pain!” It’s gotten better over the years, aside from some occasional flare-ups, and I think I have yoga to thank for that. Back pain is a common problem. It’s estimated…
Have you ever bought a one-size-fits-all clothing item? If it was anything more form-fitting than a rain poncho, I doubt it fit very well. That’s because bodies aren’t all one size or shape. The one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for fitness any better than for clothes. Our bodies are all different, and not just in height,…
What Impact Does Caffeine Have on Health and Fitness? Caffeine is one of those things you’ve probably heard conflicting advice about. Sometimes you hear about studies showing it’s dangerous, other times you hear that it’s good for you. The impact that caffeine has on your health and fitness depends on how much you have and…
The alarm goes off, you roll out of bed, and you feel just as tired as when you lay down. Or maybe you feel rested in the morning, but only make it halfway through the day before you feel exhausted again. Feeling tired is something that many people struggle with. There are tons of different…
Why is it that some people have no trouble getting themselves to show up to the gym on a regular schedule, while others struggle to find the motivation to get off the couch? If you’re struggling with motivation to hit the gym, you might wonder if there’s some secret that you’re missing out on. Why…
You hear it all the time: “Don’t skip leg day!” I hear it even though my workout routine doesn’t include a leg-focused day just because the advice is so common. Whether your workout routine includes a “leg day” or not, squats are one of the best-known and most effective lower-body workouts. They’re also a foundational,…
Personal trainers can make a huge difference in your fitness routine. They can help you set goals, provide professional guidance to achieve those goals, and enhance your overall health. Studies show that working with a personal trainer—either one-on-one or in a small group setting—reduces your risk of injury and improves fitness outcomes. Hiring a personal…
Usually when we think of losing weight, we think about going on a diet, eating less food, and working out. But losing weight has just as much to do with what kinds of food you eat as it does with calorie deficit and exercise. There’s no one-size-fits-all version of a healthy diet. In general, though,…
