Courtesy of David Freeman While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has halted the cadence of everyday life for just about everyone, the world is now beginning to adjust. We’re all handling the challenges of social distancing and self-isolation differently—but that doesn’t mean that we have to go it completely alone in every sense. At Men’s Health,… Read More »
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends moms-to-be exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, most days of the week: Breaking a (safe) sweat has major benefits for both you and baby. Take note that, working out during pregnancy has been linked to increased mood, more energy, even faster postpartum recovery for… Read More »
Can yoga strengthening poses go wrong? Sethu Bandhasana is a beginner level Vinyasa Yoga asana that takes 30 to 60 seconds to do. Focus on your own practice and don’t compare yourself to other people in your class. Modify: How yoga builds strength ease the pressure on your upper body, drop the knee of the… Read More »
Have you ever heard that strength training is good for you and thought, “Yup, that sounds like a good idea, but…” That “but” usually precedes a question. Like: “… but what exactly do you mean by strength training?” “… but does it require lifting heavy weights?” “… but can I add it into what I’m… Read More »
written by Corey L. Lewis In the past, strength training was a male-dominated field. The possibility of looking “too masculine” has driven some women away from the benefits of strength training. Society is changing, and many women are taking advantage of the health benefits that come from building muscle. In tandem with its physical benefits, particularly… Read More »
Have you ever been in one of these situations? Situation #1: A client you’ve been training gets pregnant. She asks you what this means for her strength training program. What do you say? Situation #2: A new client wants to start strength training with you… but she’s pregnant. What do you do? If you’ve ever found yourself… Read More »