30 Day Challenges
Particularly since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic in which the stay-at-home orders had people around the world needing to shift their exercise routines to at-home workouts, fitness challenges have exploded in popularity. You can find all types of fitness challenges these days, many of which rapidly spread through shareable social media memes, images, … Read more
Do you want to start exercising consistently, or do you long to get back into shape after being relatively sedentary for quite some time? A 30 day walking challenge for beginners is a safe, approachable way to start exercising, even if you’re feeling winded walking up a flight of stairs or haven’t worked out regularly … Read more
Almost everyone has phases where the motivation to exercise is sorely lacking. Even if you are generally a very enthusiastic and dedicated runner, you might have periods where either the allure of running isn’t what it normally is and it’s hard to get yourself out the door, or you may struggle to get yourself to … Read more
A woman in a glute bridge.
You’re certainly not alone if you look in the mirror (or try not to!) and wish your stomach looked more toned and your abs were more defined. And while aesthetics are certainly a perk, the benefits of strengthening your abs go well beyond matters of vanity. The abs—which include the rectus abdominis, internal and external … Read more
Certain aspects of fitness are polarizing for one reason or another. For example, running is one of those sports that people usually seem to either love or detest. Then, there are aspects of fitness training that are polarizing amongst exercise physiologists, trainers, and coaches in terms of whether they are the most effective ways to train … Read more
One of two images probably comes to mind when you imagine jumping rope: a famous scene from one of the Rocky movies, another boxer doing jump rope drills to train, or childhood memories of jumping rope on the playground. Boxers are on to something because this childhood favorite outdoor activity is not just child’s play—jumping … Read more
Runners love a good challenge. Whether it’s completing your first 5k or marathon, training to break a specific mile time, or working on an impressive running streak, fitness challenges are motivating and help us reach new levels of performance and grit. We tend to gravitate towards running-related challenges—mileage, pace, or other running-specific goals. However, it’s … Read more
Runners tend to be goal-oriented, and we often gravitate towards challenges to achieve specific fitness milestones or athletic feats. Finishing a marathon, setting a new PR in the 5k, and completing a running streak are popular bucket list goals for running itself. An increasing number of runners are also choosing to set other fitness goals, … Read more
Most runners have either heard of planks, tried their hand at a plank or two, or perform them regularly. A rather ubiquitous core exercise, planks are popular for good reason: they work. A great reason to take on our 30-Day Plank Challenge For Beginners! In terms of bodyweight exercises, planks are one of the best … Read more
Have you ever felt a twinge of FOMO when you’re scrolling through your Instagram feed, and you see photos of your friends triumphantly finishing races or showing their post-run selfie smile? Or, perhaps you used to run, but it’s been years since you’ve felt like you had the time, energy, and motivation to run with … Read more
If you’ve spent much time in a gym, or played sports when you were growing up, you’re likely familiar with squats and how to properly do one. A surprising number of runners avoid doing squats, either because they have never actually learned how to do a squat or feel daunted by the exercise’s reputation of … Read more
If you’re a runner, or you enjoy walking, biking, or indoor cycling, chances are you have strong legs. But, unless you’re doing dedicated strength training workouts, the strength in your arms and upper body might be lagging behind. If you’ve been thinking of getting started with a more structured resistance training program to build upper … Read more
Depending on your current activity level and overall life schedule, running a mile a day might sound like a lot, or it might sound relatively easy, but no matter where you fall on the continuum, we believe you’re absolutely up for it. Walking or running a mile a day with a 30-day mile-a-day challenge is … Read more
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