Cardio

Photo: Twenty20 You already know you need to push your limits to keep reaching your fitness goals, whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds, nail a faster race time or sculpt your physique. But that time you take to rest between butt-kicking workouts? It’s just as important. In fact, …

If 2017 has taught us anything, it’s that a little self-care can go a long way. Activities like hiking, yoga and meditation can help you relax, de-stress and practice more mindfulness in your life. And if you can combine these fun activities with a vacation to a dreamy location, why …

Photo: Pond5 This guest post comes from Daily Burn 365 trainer, running coach and three-time marathoner Cheri Paige Fogleman, NASM CPT (pre- and post-natal certified). The opinions expressed below are her own, and should not replace medical advice. After giving birth, it’s recommended to get medical clearance before beginning any …

Photo: Twenty20 Moving your workout indoors when the weather gets cold can feel like a total bummer. But, on the bright side, it’s a chance to throw it back to your childhood days of kicking a ball around the gym or shooting some hoops at school. All you have to …

Now more than ever, many young women are stepping out of their comfort zones — and into nature — to find solace and healing. According to a 2017 national study commissioned by REI on women and the outdoors, more than 85 percent of women believe that being in nature has …

Photo: Courtesy of Diane Van Deren When I first met ultramarathoner and North Face athlete, Diane Van Deren, at REI Outessa in Waterville, New Hampshire, I was immediately magnetized by her positive vibes. She had been up since 4:30 in the morning running along the red- and orange-studded trails at …

It’s no surprise that running is likely to make anyone hungrier than usual — and there’s no better motivator to ramp up those miles than food. Hey, you’ve earned those calories, right? Shiny medals are nice, but something about a burger and beer post-5K sounds better and tastier. So whether …

Photo courtesy of Hachette Book Group Chrissie Wellington, 40, started competing in triathlons on a whim. Though she grew up swimming on her local team, she never took it too seriously — practicing just a few times a week. Her studies always seemed more important than training sessions, after all. …

Photo: Twenty20 Lately, “metabolic conditioning” is everywhere — from Instagram and YouTube to CrossFit boxes and barre studios. But like other fitness jargon, we have to ask, what the heck is it? Well, to be honest, a lot of trainers who push metabolic conditioning, or metcon workouts for short, don’t really …

Photo: Twenty20 If you put all the fundamentals of fitness — strength, speed, power, mobility, agility and coordination — into one beefed up package, you’d get one seriously next-level athlete. But each of these attributes help make everyday life easier, even if you don’t reach elite status. That’s why we …