Fitness Motivation Archives

Wellness

Two Quick Tips to Get You Out of Your Mental Rut

By Hannah Rex; February 18, 2020

We often look at unfortunate situations through a pessimistic lens—but what does that really do for us? Instead of fixating on “coulda, woulda, shoulda,” maybe...

Wellness

Someone Finally Won “American Ninja Warrior”

By Hannah Rex; February 18, 2020

For the first time in seven seasons, someone finally won American Ninja Warrior. Isaac Caldiero, a 33-year-old busboy and professional rock climber, defeated all four...

Wellness

7 Ways to Push Yourself Harder

By Hannah Rex; August 23, 2024

So you’ve taken the first step and started an exercise program. Congratulations! That’s oftentimes the hardest part of getting fit. But once you’ve been doing...

Fitness

7 Secrets to Sticking with Exercise

By BODi; January 30, 2017

By August McLaughlin Staying fit is a super power, wellness-wise. Exercise can improve your energy levels, sleep quality, body composition, and overall health. While these...

Nutrition

20 of the Best Healthy Instagram Accounts

By Rebecca Swanner; August 29, 2018

When it comes to Instagram, I love drooling over images of powdered sugar-dusted pastries, decadent dark chocolate, and luscious-looking bowls of gourmet ice cream. Oh,...

Wellness

ESPN Releases the 2015 Body Issue

By Hannah Rex; February 18, 2020

Get ready to have your week rocked: ESPN just released their 2015 Body Issue and I couldn’t be more in awe. Sure, Sports Illustrated has...

Fitness

20 Secrets of Very Fit People

By Chalene Johnson; August 22, 2024

Looking to get into great shape? Below are 20 secrets of fit people that you can follow to get — and stay — in shape. Read these tips,...

Fitness

When Will You See Results?

By BODi; January 30, 2017

When will you see results? Tomorrow? In a week? While this is going to vary from person to person, there are some general rules to...

Wellness

9 Inspiring Strongwomen of History

By Maria Bertrand; August 17, 2017

Early women’s fitness was a far cry from what it is today. Meet 9 inspiring strongwomen of history who led the way and showed what...

Fitness

Why Working Out at Home Is Better Than the Gym

By Amanda Meixner; August 23, 2024

Don’t get us wrong; working out, wherever you do it — at the gym, outside, inside — is a good thing. But admit — it’s...

Fitness

What Should You Do If You Miss a Workout?

By Denis Faye, M.S. and Steve Edwards; April 9, 2024

We get a lot of questions about what to do if you miss a workout. Sometimes workouts get skipped because you’re sick. Or because you’re...

Fitness

Should You Work Out If You’re Sore?

By Steve Edwards; March 3, 2022

If you're feeling sore from a workout, you might be wondering if you should work out again or if you should wait until the soreness...

Fitness

5 Tips To Avoid Muscle Soreness

By Steve Edwards and Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; August 22, 2024

One of the most enduring myths in fitness is that soreness is a sign of a good workout — an indication that you not only...

Fitness

5 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Through a Hard Workout

By Zack Zeigler and Sharon Brock; August 3, 2017

I’m battling a set of Gap Jumps on minute 36 of P90X‘s Plyo X. It’s a hard workout and and I’m getting my butt handed...