In a society that often correlates youth with peak physical fitness, many might think they’re past the prime age for starting a weightlifting regimen. However, scientific research begs to differ, presenting compelling evidence that lifting weights is beneficial at virtually any age. We reached out to our members at Barbell Beauties and Women who Crossfit …
It is crucial to remember that depression and anxiety are significant mental health issues requiring a professional medical diagnosis and treatment. While physical activity, such as CrossFit, can help manage anxiety and depressive symptoms, it should not be used as a substitute for medical counsel or therapy. Yet, some data suggests regular exercise, such as …
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If the treadmill is feeling tedious and your motivation to lift weights is waning, you might be feeling like an adventure-filled sport to add some excitement. You have friends who rock climb, and start to wonder…is rock climbing a good sport to lose weight? With a calorie burn of 500-900 per hour – depending on …
Working out has many, MANY physical, mental, and emotional benefits – but does working out actually make you look younger? The answer is a resounding YES. It turns out, regular exercise isn’t just for being fit and strong – it’s probably the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth, alongside other healthy habits …
Flat stomach workouts are easier to write than they are to actually implement. And why is that? Because body fat or “belly flot” is notoriously hard to lose, especially for women. I myself have struggled with my stomach area my entire life – and I mean from childhood on (thanks, evil ‘90s beauty culture). Three …
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Gandhi’s inspirational quote “Live as if you were to die tomorrow” hit me one day at the gym. Since then, I’ve been thinking about what would be the best and the worst last CrossFit workout for me. Has it ever happened to you to think about this? In CrossFit, we train to strengthen our bodies …
So you’re on a strength training kick, hitting the gym 4 days a week, and enjoying your workout routine. But then you start to think…what happens if you work out every day? Could you get even better results? There’s a whole 3 days of workouts each week being missed out! Working out every day = …
Shoes are laced, knee sleeves are rolled up, hair is in a messy bun, and the music is cranked–you’re ready for your workout! You tap the screen on your fitness watch and scroll down to select your workout and you pause…how do you categorize Crossfit?! There is a cross training option (crossfit training) and a …
First we hugged. Then we cried. Then we spent about 10 minutes staring at the positive pregnancy test, the enormity of becoming parents in approximately nine months only beginning to set in. But like many first time expecting parents, my husband and I were filled with unbelievable excitement…but also a million questions around how to …
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Both Pilates and Strength Training can improve overall strength and well being, each addressing specific training goals. Understanding how each of these methods work and the benefits you can get will help you to either choose one or find a mix between both to achieve your fitness goals. Pilates vs Strength Training : Which is …
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