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Photo: Ryan Kelly / Daily Burn You know the drill: Hop on the treadmill for a 20-minute interval workout. Next, hit the mat for a few sets of squats and lunges. Then, finish off with some planks and crunches. The thing about getting into a regular workout routine is that …

Photo: Pond5 Ideally, you’d have a personal yoga teacher to tell you every time your feet or hands aren’t in the proper places for key yoga poses. That way, you’d feel the “oohs” and “aahs” in all the right spots. But unfortunately, instructors can’t be everywhere at once, so a few …

Photo: Robert Pettus I never really realized just how much my neighbor’s ujayii breathing actually sounds like Darth Vader, or how much the thud of your classmate who can’t keep their balance (OK, fine — I’m that girl) bothered me in yoga. Until I tried silent yoga. The Sound Off Yoga experience …

Photo: Ryan Kelly / Daily Burn You already know how sitting around all day is one of the worst things you can do for your health, which is why that coworker of yours is so insistent on his $400 standing desk. But recent reports show that if you’re not using …

Courtesy of Breathe Salt Rooms When it comes to trying out crazy new yoga trends, there’s no need to twist my arm (or leg) to get me to show up. I’ve perfected my Chaturunga flow in a 100-degree room to the songs of Drake, practiced a downward-facing dog next to …

When your stress levels hit new heights (hello, Election 2016), yoga can be an effective way to clear your mind while giving your body the attention it deserves. And while it can seem unlikely that twisting yourself into a tricky poses would promote relaxation, you’d be surprised at the benefits. Research shows that yoga can promote overall …

We all have those days when getting out of bed the morning after a tough CrossFit workout or a PR-scoring race seems tough. Or when your schedule is so jam-packed with to-dos you’re not ready to face the chaos. Well, there’s one simple way to remedy both problems: restorative yoga. “Restorative …

Photo: Twenty20 So you’ve decided to sign up for a race, but there’s one catch: It’s in another country. After all, who wants to run in their hometown when they can train there for free? There’s something exhilarating about training for a race abroad. It’s a great way to crush …

Photo: Twenty20 After recovering from a spontaneous lung collapse in 2005, I spent years rebuilding my cardiovascular endurance. I took great pride in running one, two, and eventually up to seven miles at a time. And I’ve kept up my running practice for more than a decade since. This consistency …

Photo courtesy of James Farrell Think back to the good old days when getting a solid cardio workout didn’t involve stepping on a machine. If high school sports were your thing, you probably got your heart pumping with some serious pre-practice warm-up drills and outdoor play. And you know what…we …