Reviewed by Helen Kollias, PhD Basics | Advice | Foods | Exercises | Psychology | Supplements | Pregnancy Before we tell you how to lose belly fat, we’d like to say this: There’s nothing wrong with belly fat. In fact, in many cultures, it’s desirable to have some extra squish. Certainly, at various points in…
“I can’t stop thinking about food.” Ever felt that way? It’s normal to think about food a fair bit, and occasionally overeat. But what about when thoughts of food crowd out almost everything else? When you feel an anxiety that’s only relieved by eating? Or when it seems like you don’t have any control over…
If you’re looking for strong and stable shoulders, dialed-in technique, laser focus, improved grip strength, and an incredible lesson in tension, the bottoms-up kettlebell position might just be your new favorite thing! What Does Bottoms-Up Mean? The bottoms-up position refers to a kettlebell held vertically by the handle with the bottom of the kettlebell facing…
I’ll level with you… I’ve probably made every mistake in the book when it comes to my own training. And I don’t mind admitting it. When I first became interested in exercise, I joined a gym and fell in love with group fitness classes. In fact, I loved them so much I decided to become…
Circuit training is both aerobic and anaerobic, which is terrific for many reasons. Our bodies require a balance of aerobic and anaerobic exercises to remain fit, and circuit training adeptly serves both purposes in a single session. There are tremendous benefits to aerobic and anaerobic exercise, and each should be in your workout routine. Keep…
No matter what sport you play, you will see enormous benefits to your game if you regularly add balance training to your workouts. Keep reading to learn the athletic benefits of balance training, the different kinds of balance, why they matter for sports, and how to add balance work to your training program. Understanding Balance…
In the list of exercises that can make someone feel powerful while seeming a little intimidating to those not familiar with them, the barbell bench press is certainly in one of the top positions! Do you have questions about the barbell bench press? Not sure of the benefits or of how to perform the exercise?…
You may be wondering under which circumstance could a woman want or need gym equipment to assist her in the process of labor and childbirth. As it turns out, plenty! Consider the following scenarios: Women wishing to labor in the comfort of their home for as long as possible before heading out to the hospital….
