To be honest, 2020 has been a lot. Have you found yourself more stressed out? Looking for grounding techniques to stay in the present moment and not freak out about the future? You’re not alone. These tips are definitely useful when you feel flooded or overwhelmed, but they’re also great to practice even when you’re…
Fitness
The Undeniable Magic of Foam Rolling
A foam roller is to an athlete is what a wand is to a wizard. It’s a tool you need to make some magic. Whether that’s casting a spell, hitting 5-minute kilometres or deadlifting a new PB. You might think an athlete’s most valuable tool is a set of dumbbells or their meal plan or…
Dealing with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
We’ve all felt it. The muscle soreness that hurts so good. The day after an intense weightlifting session, you can’t even put away groceries or get off the couch without groaning. That pain is called DOMS. DOMS stands for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. It stems from microscopic tears in your muscle fibres that occur during exercise. It’s…
Your Complete Guide to Getting Back to the Gym
If you’re as obsessed with the gym as we are, you’re no doubt excited to be returning. In fact, there’s a fair chance you’re already hitting the gym multiple times a week. That said, it’s also super normal to have feelings of trepidation when returning to the gym, so you want to go about it…
5 Alternative Training Styles to Change Up Your Home Workouts
There’s a good chance you’ve spent the last few weeks in a similar position to many other self-isolated gym rats. You ordered lots of shiny new fitness equipment to fill your garage, spare room, or corner-of-the-loungeroom. You took the time to choose a home workout program, wrote your own, or created a playlist of workout…
How to Get Fitter Than Ever While You’re Stuck at Home
Missing the gym right now? You’re not alone. As gyms all over the world close their doors for an unknown period of time, those who are grateful to still have their health are admittedly feeling lost over how to maintain their fitness routine without their happy place. Whether you’ve found yourself without a workout routine,…