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The Lesser Known Benefits of Yoga

It is no secret that yoga is great for you - both in body and mind. However, there are numerous great benefits of adopting a regular yoga practice that they don’t tell you. In addition to strengthening your body and helping with flexibility, yoga can…

Why Hip Hop Fitness is the Real Deal

If you’ve ever taken a hip hop dance class before, chances are you know what an awesome workout it is. In fact, many fitness enthusiasts say that hip hop is one of the best cardio workouts out there. Not only does this high energy dance…

4 Health Benefits of Fitness Dance

Fitness dance is an invigorating, calorie-burning workout that is popular among many different age groups. Let’s face it - people love to dance. Whether getting their groove on at a concert, dancing at home where no one is watching, or at the gym, there is…

Start 2017 Off on the Right Foot – Er, Pedal

As 2016 comes to a close we can’t help but reflect on some of the top fitness trends of the last year. One of the most popular exercises last year - and over the last several years - is cycling, also referred to as spinning.…

5 Lesser Known Benefits of Kickboxing

Kickboxing is a type of workout that has withstood the test of time and various fitness trends. It is an incredibly high energy workout that provides people with the opportunity to work up a sweat, stay focused, and tone their body while building strength at…

A Beginner’s Guide to Insanity Workout

The Insanity workout quickly gained popularity - and for good reason. It’s an excellent workout, whether you are looking to tone your muscles, lose weight, add muscle mass, or get in some good cardio. Many Insanity advocates claim it is the most well-rounded workout there…

What Does ‘Toning’ Really Mean?

You’ve likely heard people say they really want to tone a specific muscle group or body part, but what exactly do they mean by this? For most of us, a tight stomach and ripped arms come to mind, but toning is way more than a…

Pilates Tips for Beginners

First introduced in the 1920s, Pilates is a popular fitness routine that people of all ages are drawn to. Developed by Joseph and Clara Pilates, the earliest form of the workout can be traced to the couple’s Body Conditioning Gym in New York City, which…

Top Health Benefits of Cycling Classes

We recently discussed some fun and interesting facts about spinning classes and today wanted to build upon this and look at the top health benefits of indoor cycling. For many, cycling classes can be intimidating, especially if they are relatively new to the gym or…

Everything you need to know about Spinning

Spinning is a kind of indoor cycling that is taught by instructors who are certified to conduct these classes. Spinning classes usually last between 40 to 60 minutes and is mainly a cardio workout performed on special bikes. A typical Spinning workout will have energizing…

Yoga – Then and Now

Yoga, as we know it today, gained popularity in the West around the 19th century. Originally, yoga was more of a religious and meditative practice than it was exercise (like it is today). It was a way of spiritually disciplining one’s mind and body to…

Yoga for Weight Loss – Yes, It’s a Thing!

The benefits of yoga are well documented, from relieving stress to helping build strength and increased flexibility. But did you also know that yoga can actually help you lose weight? In fact, it is one of the most effective workouts for trimming down and getting…