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Karma. You get what you give. You are what you think. The strength of your mind is not a novel theory, but have you actually explored what it means (and the scientifically proven outcomes of your mental state and overall wellbeing)? Here’s your road map to change your mind and drastically improve your life for […]

It’s time to make this thing official – working out and eating better isn’t a “challenge” you complete for a few weeks, and then settle back into your comfortable, old-set ways. It’s time to commit, make choices that sustain your lifestyle, and transition to a long-term relationship with proper nutrition and exercise. Here’s our 4 […]

When it comes to great results, it’s all about technique! We’re sharing the most common faux pas we see at the studio, and how you can fix them ASAP. Light weights: Unless you’re working through an injury, you should go heavier. If you started at 2 lbs, and are still sitting pretty at 2 lbs, […]

You’re familiar with New Years fitness challenges, right? You likely stuck to your goals through January, but began to lose steam a couple weeks into February. Come spring break, you’re back to your old ways of spotty class attendance and polishing off an entire bag of Skinny pop in one sitting. Don’t wait until January […]

No, that’s not a coaster. (And no, we’re not that kind of bar!) So what can a 7″ circular piece of plastic *really* do for your workout? You’d be surprised. We like to think of our gliding discs as creating a “no-cheat zone” for any exercise. The inability to lift, or relax pressure away from […]

  It’s hard to underestimate the importance of routine and structure when it comes to healthy weight management. Our bodies are programmed based off the rhythm of our day, influenced by the hormonal, environmental, and behavioral routines we put into place. Your brain likes to know what’s ahead, it actually craves routine. As you get into […]

“This is the year I’m going to be a runner! I’ll get in some extra Vitamin D, a free cardio workout, and sunbathe while I’m at it, bonus!” Spends $200 on shoes. Runs 2 miles. Never runs again. Google searches local gyms. “This one is $40/month, definitely affordable.” Makes new music mix, buys cute new […]

Do you have a workout buddy, accountability partner, or “frenemy” you regularly see at the gym? (Hey, a little healthy competition never hurt nobody, am I right?) Maybe you should.   Did you know that nearly two-thirds of women try harder when exercising with a friend? One study showed women burned up to 20% more […]

Get your game face on, girl. We’ve got you covered for this year’s Super Bowl, to survive the party, foul-free this year. Get ready to score big on the snacks, while keeping your calories in-check, and still keeping your #selfcaresunday routine strong. We’ve got our top 5 tricks to keep your super bowl spread crowd-pleasing, […]