Fitness Posts Archive

Best Butt Workouts — Great Butts Are Made, Not Born

Who doesn't want a great booty? The answer is pretty much no one, but as you test out different butt workouts in your quest for the perfect butt, you may find yourself wondering, "Am I wasting ...

Knee Pain Relief — 6 Natural Treatments, Including Exercises

Next to back pain, knee pain is one of the most common complaints among both older adults and younger athletes. Knee injuries are one common cause of knee pain, but you don't have to fall, ...

Back Workouts: The Quickest Way to a Strong, Sculpted Back

by Mike Carlson, NSCA-CPT The muscles of the back are underrated when it comes to both function and appearance. The back muscles are equal or even greater in potential power output compared to the chest, yet many ...

Sacroiliitis and SI Joint Pain: Causes, Natural Treatments + Exercises

As we excitedly watched the 2018 Olympic games and were amazed by the progression of many of the winter sports like snowboarding, skiing, hockey and many others, I continue to be amazed at the ability ...

Yoga Nidra: Bliss Your Brain Out with This Ancient (Little-Known) Practice

by Leah Zerbe, MS, NASM-CPT/CES If you crave those last few minutes of your benefit-rich yoga class when you settle into savasana for stillness and relaxation, meet your new best friend: the little-known practice of yoga ...

Serratus Anterior: the Top Part of Your Six-Pack!

The serratus anterior? Huh? I know, I know, it sounds like a dinosaur or maybe one of the zombies from “The Walking Dead," but this small muscle is a forgotten powerhouse. A vital stabilizer for healthy shoulder ...

The Best Chest Workouts + Chest Exercises for Size & Strength

by Mike Carlson, NSCA-CPT There’s a reason Superman has an “S” on his chest. A large well-developed chest sends a message of supreme confidence and power. So, how do you increase your chest size? What exercises ...

Starting a Fitness Routine that Works for You

by Katie Dunlop, NSCA-CPT You wouldn’t know it by looking at me today, but 6 years ago I was living a completely unhealthy lifestyle. For years I’d struggled with my weight and had no understanding of how ...

3 Easy, 10-Minute Workouts You Can Do at Home — Less Can Be More!

by Jessica Gouthro Most people think that if you want to get in a good workout, you need: A lot of time (at least 1 hour) A full gym with weight machines and equipment Machines for ...

Best Dumbbell Workouts for Women (+ Top Dumbbell Exercises)

Free weights and in this case, dumbbells, came onto the scene as a staple part of physical fitness and strength training as early as ancient Greece and in a similar form in India. Even back ...