One faithful day in Colombia in the 1990s, a fitness instructor realized he forgot his usual workout playlist and sparked a spontaneous dance session to loud Latin beats instead. This serendipitous move transformed his exercise class into an exhilarating dance party. With that, … [Read more...] about Zumba: The workout that turns fitness haters into dance floor enthusiasts
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“Shy girl workouts” are helping women build confidence in the gym
In a society overrun with fitness fads, there is one new phenomenon that is having a particularly positive impact on women's fitness journeys. Meet the "shy girl workout" craze, a warm and inspiring movement that has been gaining traction since late 2022. What is a shy girl … [Read more...] about “Shy girl workouts” are helping women build confidence in the gym
Non-contact boxing could slow early Parkinson’s disease and improve quality of life
Good news for all the aspiring boxers out there – a study in the PM&R revealed that non-contact boxing can help slow down the progression of Parkinson's disease in its early stages. Not only that, but the study also found that boxing can improve the quality of life and reduce … [Read more...] about Non-contact boxing could slow early Parkinson’s disease and improve quality of life
A personal trainer’s 5 tips for fitting in your workouts amidst the holiday chaos
This time of year is prime time for scheduling and activity. Getting ready for the holidays, finishing up work for the year, attempting to make it to all the events, and everything else in between has packed our calendars to capacity. In other words, ’tis the season for … [Read more...] about A personal trainer’s 5 tips for fitting in your workouts amidst the holiday chaos
Bad knees? Here are 5 cardio alternatives that are gentler than running
Keeping regular cardio-based workout sessions in your schedule is fantastic for your overall health and well-being. However, if you’ve ever experienced a knee injury, have arthritis, or if your knee joints are simply suffering from overuse, then you’ll know that running and … [Read more...] about Bad knees? Here are 5 cardio alternatives that are gentler than running