When it comes to a low impact, highly impactful workout, look no farther than the pool in your backyard or your community. That’s right, swimming is back in style and full of so many benefits, you may never venture to… read more
Workouts
Physical Fitness Throughout Our World’s History
In 2021, physical fitness is often associated with state-of-the-art gyms, Peloton home bike rides and fitness apps. In primitive society, as we evolved as humans, fitness was necessary to survive. The early hunter-gatherer societies needed to move quickly to capture… read more
Get Involved With These Sports to Stay Active As You Age
We know that exercise is important to us as we get older, but sometimes hitting the gym isn’t enough. Running on the treadmill, using machines or even taking classes at the gym may not be your cup of tea, but… read more
Is a Deadline the Best Motivator?
Almost 10 years ago, I started a Facebook group for people who wanted to run a 5K under 30 minutes. The group—called the Sub-30 Club, which now has nearly 7,000 members—quickly changed its focus: We wouldn’t just center around 29:59.… read more
Learn What the Term “Beast Mode” Actually Means
The term “beast mode” has become common slang, but what does it really mean? According to Urban Dictionary, beast mode is defined as the “mode that you switch into when doing hardcore activities; having beast-like characteristics.” Most often, it’s used… read more
Movement, Music and Muscles: 360Living with Gary McClain
Since his high school days, Gary McClain, aka DJ Ruckus, has been enamored with hip-hop dancing. Although he had been introduced to the style through his father’s robot dance moves, he did not truly understand how broad the dance spectrum… read more
Making Exercise Less of a Pain: Preventative Physical Therapy
When you think of a visit to the physical therapist, it typically goes hand in hand with being in pain. Contrary to popular belief, physical therapy is not just for recovering from an injury — it can actually be used… read more
30 Days of Exercises
Looking to get back on the right track as far as fitness is concerned? Rather than diving headfirst into a more advanced exercise routine that may leave you feeling intimidated, this month-long regimen starts off easier and gradually gets more… read more
Feel the Booty Burn with This Workout Routine
Looking to build a better booty? Try out this workout that will make you feel the booty burn and help you reach your fitness goals! Warm-up: Thirty jumping jacks and 10 air squats. Repeat three times. Complete three rounds of… read more
Exercises That Benefit the Body and the Brain
It’s okay to admit it. You’re losing it, and cabin fever is real. Hours upon hours of Netflix creates idle zombies with no motivation to move. But physical activity can be exactly what we need to pull us out from… read more
