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How to Strengthen Your Back with Dumbbells
Statistically speaking, over 80 percent of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Many people live with constant, often debilitating back issues. A big part of the problem lies in muscle weaknesses and imbalances; therefore, one Read more
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Healthy Eating and Living Simplified
It seems like there is always a new study that contradicts a previous study about which foods are "good" and which foods are "bad." Fad diets demonize whole sources of nutrition (think diets that have you avoid carbohydrates or good sources of fat). It doesn't have to be so hard. Read more
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Three Stretches for People Who Sit All Day
It's a staggering statistic: Americans spend an average of thirteen hours per day sitting. Thirteen. Add in eight hours average sleep and that means just three hours of movement per day. That's bad. Really bad. Long hours spent sitting can Read more
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Stretches You Should Do Before an Upper Body Workout
There are two things you should try to do before your strength workouts: a quick cardiovascular warm up and a quick stretch. The cardio will provide numerous benefits including increasing the blood flow to the muscles you will be using, Read more
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Stretching
There are many myths and misconceptions about stretching. Most weekend warriors don't realize the benefits of stretching or the role it plays in being more than just a warm-up activity. Think of your muscles like rubber bands. When the rubber Read more
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Fit Tip Thursday: Four Exercises for Strong Shoulders
The shoulder is our most mobile joint and also the one that is the most susceptible to injury. The two concepts are connected: greater freedom of movement means increased instability. Shoulder rotator cuff injuries are extremely common, and an example Read more
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Baby Boy's Black Bean Soup
My son just turned 2 this past November and while his sister started to become a picky eater at this age, my son truly is expanding his palette, which I love. His favorite food item is, shockingly, beans, literally any bean he can find he will devour. But, his favorite type to eat is black beans and he especially loves to eat them in this recipe. Read more
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Join us for the BowFlex Summer Strong Challenge!
This season, strong is in! An essential part of any fitness routine, strength training boosts cardio training, burns calories and fat, and puts you on the fast-track for fitness success. Too often, we dive into a fitness routine that focuses Read more
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Fit Tip: 3 Hacks For New Runners
Spring is an excellent time to get running. The weather is moderate and the days are (finally) getting longer. If you've never run before (or haven't run in awhile) here are some tips Read more
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The Eight-Minute At-Home Abs Workout
If you still think that eight minutes is too short an amount of time to get in a great workout, think again. Shorter workouts can be extremely effective when done correctly, especially when it comes to working the abdominals. Far Read more
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Justin's Confidence Transformation
It can take years to feel confident in your body. For Westchester, New York resident Justin Marks, it took putting all excuses aside to transform into the healthiest version of himself and achieve his confidence. Read more
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The Three Minute Get Out of Bed Workout
Looking for a mobility workout that will return flexibility to the hips, limbs and core? Through the night, our bodies typically move in different positions which are uncomfortable and taxing to mobility in our body. This quick three-minute workout was Read more