Creating a Health Plan Blog
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8 Physical Ways to Relieve Stress if Breathwork Isn’t Doing It For You
Let it out. Yoga that’s truly relaxing and meditative can be surprisingly hard to find these days. (If you’ve ever found yourself doing biceps curls in a “yoga” class, you know what I’m talking about.) And while there’s a place for yoga classes that feel more like interval workouts, sometimes you need a practice that […]
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An Extra 5 Minutes of Exercise Per Day May Lower Blood Pressure, New Study Suggests
Busy schedule? No problem. Yoga that’s truly relaxing and meditative can be surprisingly hard to find these days. (If you’ve ever found yourself doing biceps curls in a “yoga” class, you know what I’m talking about.) And while there’s a place for yoga classes that feel more like interval workouts, sometimes you need a practice […]
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A beginner’s guide to boxing workouts
The first rule? Safety (duh). For newbie boxers who are just starting to channel their inner Gigi Hadid, that first time stepping into a ring can be kind of (okay, really) intimidating. One thing that can help, however, is having a few pro tips under your belt before you braid your hair and pull on a pair […]
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Peloton Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin Wants You to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Try Something New
“Dare to be curious enough to try.” While taking a class from Peloton powerhouse Tunde Oyeneyin, it would be easy to assume she’s alway been an athlete—but that isn’t the case. Growing up, Oyeneyin was picked on and made fun of for her weight. She would try out for every sport but never ended up […]
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Does Barre ‘Count’ as Strength Training or Is It More of a Cardio Workout?
Here’s what to know before your next class. Whether it’s goats, swings or paddle boards, it can seem like a new form of yoga debuts every week. But one version has found a foothold in studios worldwide: yoga sculpt. With its heart-thumping classes, the workout riffs off traditional yoga practices while introducing tools like dumbbells […]
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Quick Question: Should I Use the Smith Machine or Free Weights if I Want to Get Stronger?
Two certified personal trainers weigh in. Being an elite athlete can be extremely rewarding, but it’s also hard on the mind and body. Nobody knows that better than six-time Paralympic wheelchair racing medalist Susannah Scaroni. This summer alone, Scaroni earned five total medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, in events ranging from the 800-meter […]
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Pro Wheelchair Racer Susannah Scaroni’s 6 Favorite Ways to Practice Self-Care Are Actually *So* Relatable
Here’s how she’s prepping for one of her biggest races, the New York City Marathon. Being an elite athlete can be extremely rewarding, but it’s also hard on the mind and body. Nobody knows that better than six-time Paralympic wheelchair racing medalist Susannah Scaroni. This summer alone, Scaroni earned five total medals at the 2024 […]
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5 Strategies That Help Olympic Marathoner Dakotah Lindwurm Find Joy in the Training Process
A sweet treat is a big part of the equation. When it comes to leg day, glutes and quads are a winning combination. Working these two muscle groups together not only builds strength and definition but also enhances overall lower-body performance and balance. “Think about exercises like squats and lunges—your glutes and quads are both […]
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Running Taught Me There’d Be No ‘Back to Normal’ for My Body Post-Pregnancy—and That’s Okay
Here are six ways my body kept changing and how I learned to give myself grace. When it comes to leg day, glutes and quads are a winning combination. Working these two muscle groups together not only builds strength and definition but also enhances overall lower-body performance and balance. “Think about exercises like squats and […]
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Level Up Leg Day With This 30-Minute Glutes and Quads Workout—No Jumping Required
Feel the burn. When it comes to leg day, glutes and quads are a winning combination. Working these two muscle groups together not only builds strength and definition but also enhances overall lower-body performance and balance. “Think about exercises like squats and lunges—your glutes and quads are both working hard,” says Kelsey Wells, personal trainer […]
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