If you’re in your 40s or 50s and wondering, “What is happening to my body?” you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not imagining it. The changes that come with perimenopause and menopause can feel like a slow-motion ambush. One day you’re sprinting through your to-do list, and the next you’re lying awake at 2 a.m., wondering…
When we think of popular fitness fusions that have gained momentum over the last couple of decades, Pilates and yoga usually come up in the same breath. They’ve been lumped together like almond milk and oat milk—both smooth, both bougie, both great in a smoothie. But here’s the thing: while yoga often grabs the spiritual…
When it comes to low-impact exercises that enhance both physical and mental well-being, Pilates and yoga often top the list. Though they share similarities, each offers unique benefits tailored to different fitness goals and personal preferences. Origins and Philosophy Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It encompasses…
Hell, one of the most baller programs out there (and one I reference often myself) – Meghan Callaway’s Ultimate Pull-Up Program (ahem, it’s its 3-year anniversary this week and it’s on sale for 50% OFF the regular price hint, hint, nudge, nudge) – incorporates a bevy of eccentric only pull-ups…I mean, it’s well established that…
Admittedly, this seems a bit strange to say given we have two HANDS to grab onto the barbell with. However the LATS are a key player in “connecting” us to the barbell during deadlifts. It ensures more full-body tension, but also hands us a slight biomechanical advantage via scapular posterior tilt. Ensuring the lats are…
After giving birth, many new moms feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Others are itching to get back to exercising regularly, especially if they were active before and during pregnancy. Of course, many experience all of these emotions (and more) at once. No matter what you’re feeling, having a postpartum workout plan may help you feel better…
No one cares how many wins you have, state cup championship trophies you’ve stacked, Twitter followers you’ve acquired, D1 players you sent to college, national coaching licenses you’ve gotten, and acronyms you laid out like the alphabet behind your name. What young female athletes need is coaching. I’ve been telling you for years that this encompasses…