Featured Workout
Full Body Calorie Crusher
Let’s be real, we all went for seconds — if not thirds — at every holiday gathering or party we went to over the last few weeks. If you have some ground to make up in the fitness department, or if just want to kick start the new year with a serious jolt, try this Full Body Calorie Crusher workout. This workout features two levels and eight exercises for a mean challenge and a major calorie burn from head to toe.
Holiday Quickie Workout
Being short on time doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your workouts. This workout delivers big results in just five minutes with these five dynamic exercises that provide a full body workout and boost your metabolism with resistance, cardiovascular bursts, and core and mobility training. No equipment is necessary! All you need is your own body weight, mental focus, and a timer. It’s the perfect workout for the busy holiday season.
Planksgiving
Much like roasted turkey is a vital component of Thanksgiving dinner, a strong core is essential for total-body health. Our workout of the month for November, which we aptly named Planksgiving, focuses on strengthening your midsection, which translates beyond enhanced sports performance to benefit normal everyday activity. This 30-day plan relies heavily on the plank, a simple but highly effective exercise great for gauging and building core strength and stability. Follow this workout and, by the end of the month, you should experience improvements in force production, mobility, back health, posture, and breathing, as well as a slimmer waist.
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Overnight Oats
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Fitness Articles
The Ultimate Obstacle Course Race Guide for Beginners
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Workouts
Basketball Conditioning Workout
Basketball season gets back into full swing this month, and it's time to elevate your game. To celebrate, October’s Workout of the Month is all about helping you improve your basketball conditioning. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, this workout is...
Lifestyle Articles
Healthy Twist to Valentine’s Day
Classic Valentine's Day date ideas tend to lean toward the indulgent: a movie, complete with a giant soda and a large bucket of popcorn (with extra butter); reservations at an extravagant French restaurant; or cocktails and fried foods at a bar. Any of those date...
Rev32 Articles
Transforming Stephanie: Survival of the Fit Test
By Stephanie Jullien, Member of Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek The second fit test — and my second shot at the wall sit — was slated for Monday morning, the very first day of Week 5 of Rev32. I was determined to improve on the numbers from the initial fit test and...
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Transforming Sheri: Doing This for Me
Over the past several years, my life has been defined by the stresses of work and life as a single parent living in a city just north of Los Angeles. At work, I routinely clocked over 60 hours a week in a high-stress environment, and I found myself in the habit of winding down with several glasses of wine with dinner and dessert most nights. The only nice gym was 30 minutes away and I was unwilling to spend that kind of time driving to work out, especially with a son at home.
Must Reads for the Fitness Minded
New Year, new you, new goals. And what better way to boost your motivation and commitment than with the words of a scribe far wiser than you on a specific topic? Whether you want to learn to cook more nutritious (and easy) meals, build strength in the gym, to live a stress-free and happy life, there’s a book out there for you. We compiled a list of our favorites that would be great holiday gifts for that fitness-minded person in your life.
Is Your Avocado Worth It?
Just a few years ago, putting those two words together would have been an oxymoron. But after decades of following the FDA’s recommendation to keep fat consumption to a minimum, science, and research have recently turned the fat-free paradigm on its ear. “Good” — or healthy — fats actually help your body function optimally.
Lower Body Kettlebell Strength
There’s a few reasons people suggest you don’t skip leg day (including to avoid becoming a meme). From a simple walk to intense cardio sessions and endurance events, most of us rely on our legs for various everyday tasks and more demanding physical activities. To make sure your lower body is primed for any challenge, try this month’s workout. Simple but extremely effective, it’s designed to strengthen your legs so you can propel yourself farther, increase leg endurance so you can go longer, and injury-proof your body so you can avoid setbacks. Additionally, because many lower body exercises can be done as calorie-torching compound exercises, you can expect to create lean muscle mass in your legs, chest, back, and arms. Add it to your routine today!
Turkey Trot for Fitness
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Ghee vs. Butter
Ghee, like butter, has been pleasing the palates of human mouths for thousands of years. However, it wasn’t until recently that a focus on fats has created confusion about the differences and similarities between the two and their role in human health.