Arc Trainer vs. Elliptical: Which Cardio Machine Is Better for Your Fitness Goals?
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email The arc trainer and elliptical are two popular choices when it comes to cardio machines. Both offer effective, low-impact workouts that can help you build endurance, boost heart health, and protect your joints. But while they look similar at first glance, there are key differences when it […]
Does Aerobic or Anaerobic Exercise Benefit You More When It Comes to Your Overall Fitness?
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email To the untrained ear, the terms “aerobic” and “anaerobic” sound like some fitness mumbo jumbo only an exercise physiologist needs to know. Actually, anyone who hits the pavement, pool, studio, or strength room—or wants to—should know. That’s because all types of workouts in the world fall under one of these […]
Sign Up for the Good Moves Club 2025 Winter Challenge!
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Calling all fitness enthusiasts! If you love working out, want to start a new routine, or simply need some extra inspo during the cold months ahead, we’ve got you covered. Starting January 1, 2025, we’re giving you four weeks of full-body workouts that will build strength, endurance, […]
Can Too Much HIIT Mess With Your Hormones?
For building speed, strength, and power in one bite-sized workout session, you can’t beat high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Those short and sweet sessions pack a punch, boosting metabolism, improving speed and endurance, and overall fitness in just 10 to 15 minutes. But like any other type of strenuous exercise, HIIT stresses your body, which can […]
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email When you go to the gym, you may hit the elliptical for 10 to 20 minutes, perform a strength routine near the barbell rack, do a few reps of Russian twists and crunches on a mat, and call it a day. What many of us tend […]
‘I’m a Pilates Instructor and These Are the 6 Moves I Do When I’m Having Digestion Issues’
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Indulging in a decadent meal can be a great way to treat yourself, connect with friends and family, nourish your body, or all of the above. And while a hearty meal can feel good going down, afterward you may experience bloating, gas, feeling too full, or […]
Few bodyweight exercises target as many muscles as the push-up, making it a go-to for building strength anywhere. Unfortunately, many people end up pausing their push-up routine due to shoulder pain. “Shoulder pain from push-ups is fairly common,” says physical therapist and strength coach Schuyler Archambault, PT, DPT, CSCS, owner of Arch Physical Therapy & Fitness. While push-ups primarily target the […]
The 3 Best Workout Splits That Get It All Done in Less Than 30 Minutes a Day
Get 10,000 steps every day. Incorporate regular resistance training. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity. And don’t forget to work on mobility. Do all of these recommendations have your head spinning? Even as a health professional who knows the value of well-rounded fitness, I struggle to organize my workouts to fit everything in. Fortunately, we’ve […]
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Although your calendar may note the new week begins on Sunday, Monday is the iconic start to the work and school week. It’s a day that signifies new beginnings and a restart. That may be why “never miss a Monday!” is an adage some fitness pros […]
Hip Abduction Exercises Are the Secret to a Strong, Pain-Free Lower Body. Try These 5 Moves
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email In fitness and wellness circles, there’s a lot of talk about hips, whether they’re tight, weak, or holding trauma. What many people might not know, however, is just how complicated the hip joint is. There are about 20 different muscles that act on the joint and move your leg in all […]