We’ve all been there.. Your week is going great, you’re getting in your cardio and strength training like a boss. Then Aunt Flow comes to town. And if you’re anything like me, you never know[…]
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Tag: yoga
Hazards of the post-New Year’s gym rush
Getting back into shape for the New Year January is the busiest time for the fitness industry, as millions of guilt-ridden Americans head to health clubs to try to shed the extra pounds gained over[…]
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The Science of Yoga: Top 5 Yoga benefits
A growing body of research has been showing many health benefits of integrative yoga practice. Today we’re going to learn about the top 5 yoga benefits, the main reasons I practice yoga on my active[…]
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Downward Facing Goat
I’ve taken quite a few yoga classes before, but never with so many farm animals until this past weekend. On Sunday, I went to Kamins farm up in Grayslake, IL for an hour long session[…]
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SPENGA what?
SPENGA: Spin, Strength, Yoga. Last week I tried my first SPENGA class, kinda. It was on a rooftop and not in the studio, so unfortunately there were no bikes and therefore only strength and yoga (50/50).[…]
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How to breathe while running
Many beginner runners struggle with the proper way to breathe while running. Or they don’t even think about it. With the proper breathing technique, you can ideally be running on air, avoiding injury and running more[…]
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Exercising Sick
Should you workout when sick with a cold? What if it’s the flu? It really depends on how you feel. It also depends on when you got sick. Day 1 versus day 3 are two[…]
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