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Come on, be honest–you’re sitting at your desk right now hating how your job is making you so unhealthy, right? We thought so! We’ve reported before on the dangers of a desk job and who can deny what all those hours of sitting can do to your body–not to mention the fattening cafeteria food and the lack of time it leaves you to exercise. More
Like yoga, Pilates emphasizes a focus on breath, concentration and controlled movements, but despite the fact that Pilates and yoga are often conflated in the popular mind, that’s about where the similarities end. There’s no real spiritual connotation to Pilates, and instead of poses we find a series of movements designed to emphasize spine alignment, core strength and working different muscle groups in tandem. You won’t get an aerobic workout from Pilates, but you can burn calories. More
Bike rides don’t have to be punishing to be good for you, but more intense cycling will maximize health and weight-loss benefits. As with walking, it’s the intensity of the ride that matters more than how long you ride for or how far you go. More
It’s Back To Fitness week at Blisstree, and we’re reigniting our (and hopefully your) passion for exercise and inspiration to become the healthiest and happiest person we can be. While thinking about those running shoes that perhaps go unworn more than they should, it’s easy to get caught up in a myriad of excuses for why we don’t exercise more. But over the past few decades, some very influential fitness gurus have emerged to help motivate us, telling us to “feel the burn” or “bring it” when we’re not sweatin’ to the oldies. More
Running 26.2 miles will make your feet scream in pain; it will give you blisters the size of Texas; it will cause you to chafe in places you didn’t even know existed; your legs will beg for mercy; you will curse the person who talked you into doing this; you will suffer gut-wrenching fatigue; and you will likely hate yourself and every single person around you at some point. And this is exactly why everyone should run a marathon. More
Not a twinkle toes? It’s okay—you don’t need a background in ballet to manage the latest crop of dance- and movement-based fitness classes, which take their inspiration from around the globe. Here are five dance and one martial-arts based workout trends for funky, flexible and fearless fitness seekers (no special shoes required). More
The feel of cold steel in your hand. The heft of a barbell across your shoulders. In my opinion, these are the makings of a great workout. The benefits of weight lifting are countless, from increased fat burn and better posture to muscle definition and increased confidence. Simply put, it makes you feel like one tough chick. More
A couple of years ago I walked into a spin class at the gym and was surprised to see the overweight woman who walked in with me take her spot at the front of the class–she was the instructor. I have to admit, I was a bit disappointed and thought, “Oh great, we must be in for an easy workout.” But you know what? She kicked my ass. This woman was not only fit, she was strong, powerful and had an awesome energy about her. I walked out of there feeling like a schmuck for judging her so harshly and vowed never to do it again. More
Actress Jennifer Hudson credits walking for jump-starting her 80-pound weight loss success, but walking for weight-loss is still more likely to conjure images of seniors in sweat-suits or the dreaded Mall Walkers than svelte Hollywood actresses. That’s a shame, because walking is one of the easiest, cheapest and most pleasant ways to burn calories, fight fat and get in shape. It works the body’s major muscle groups in tandem, raises your heart rate and can help lower your blood pressure (with a fraction of the impact running has on your joints). More
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Fall is my favorite season, and I’ve always been a geek who (over-)eagerly awaited the end of summer so I could get new binders, pens, books and Mary Janes…and stop worrying about how I looked in a bikini. And while the tables have oddly turned as I get older—I’d gladly trade today’s dreary weather for one more day spent swimming at the beach—I’m still really happy about the fact that I’ll be able to wear real clothes without sweating through them or looking like I have a phobia of the sun. Summer is over, it’s time to buckle down and get some work done…I feel your pain. But ladies: Thank god it’s also the end of bikini season. More
Call now! For a limited time only! Just $19.95 plus a bazillion dollars in shipping and handling. Many of us have fallen victim to at least one late-night infomercial promising us thinner thighs, six-pack abs and a slimmer, shapelier physique by next week if only we buy their newest exercise gadget right now. While most of these haven’t been proven to do anything except take our money and make us look ridiculous while furiously shaking that hand weight or attempting to ride around town on a machine that’s a strange cross between a treadmill and a bike, it’s worth taking note of some of them if, for nothing else, so we can remind ourselves that there are no quick-fix fitness remedies out there. More
As we celebrate ‘back to fitness’ week this week, I have to admit I feel a bit like the black sheep ’round these parts. While my co-writers here are dedicated yogis, marathon runners and former personal trainers, I’ve never stuck with a class, gym or exercise regimen for more than a few weeks. I can think of approximately 2.4 billion things I would rather do than train for a marathon (and that number jumps to 6.3 billion if we’re talking spinning). I am, sorry to say, a certified exercise hater. More
Skipping the gym over a holiday weekend isn’t uncommon–but time away can easily edge into way too much time away, if you don’t do the right things to bounce back from your workout hiatus. Get a running start on fall fitness with these tips on how to get back into your routine: More
Too busy, broke or bashful to make it the yoga studio? Home-based yoga instruction used to be an expensive proposition—but thanks to technology and a crop of websites offering streaming yoga classes, practicing yoga from your living room, office or anywhere with a wifi signal is simple and cheap (if not free). Low-cost and ease of access aren’t the only benefits, either: Online classes allow you to pause and start as needed, try out different yoga styles, and alternate instructors and classes so you don’t get bored (perfect for those with exercise ADD). More
