You have the best intentions when you work out—to feel energized, be healthy, and tone your muscles. But […]
Tag: Fitness Tips
Your Sports Bra Could Be Making It Harder To Work Out—Here’s How to Choose One That Fits
When I first got pregnant, I had an unexpected new challenge when it came to working out: keeping […]
Quick Question: How Often Do I *Really* Need To Switch Up My Workouts To Avoid a Plateau?
Ah yes: the fitness plateau. By this point, you’ve probably heard about that dreaded landscape where fitness goals […]
Here’s How Many Rest Days a Week You *Really* Need, According to Experts
Rest is all the rage, but doing the calculus of how many rest days a week you should […]
Tired of Your Boring Old Ab Workout? Try These 5 Unique Core Exercises We Guarantee You’ve Never Done
Crunches, planks, mountain climbers, and repeat—if the doldrum of moves is making you dread ab day, it may […]
‘I’m a Sports Dietitian, and No, You Don’t Need To Eat Protein Right After a Workout’
We hear it all the time: If you want muscle, you’ve got to eat protein. You may have […]
Want To Age Well? Acing This Shoulder Mobility Test Is Key
Training your shoulder mobility may not seem as exciting as, say, lifting heavy weights or sprinting on a […]
How To Do ‘Ground Get Ups,’ the Functional Prenatal Move That’s Useful in Every Stage of Life
I’m playing with my baby on the floor and all of a sudden he’s decided he’s hungry. The […]
Tight, Achy Neck? Melt Away the Discomfort With These 5 Yoga Poses
There’s a reason an especially annoying situation (or person) is called a “pain in the neck.” Neck pain, […]
Glute Muscle Loss During Pregnancy Is a Thing. Here’s How to Fix It
When you’re pregnant, your body goes through massive changes (you are growing an actual human being, after all!). […]