• Fitness Tips

    How to Get Fit at Home Without Equipment 

    Some people love the gym, and that’s great for them. Personally, I can’t stand it. First of all, I hate all the logistics that are involved. It feels like I spend twice as much time getting to and from the gym as I do actually working out in it. Then there’s all the waiting around to use exercise equipment, wiping…

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    Fitness Tips,  Reviews

    SWEAT App Review 2024: Revisiting the App 5 Years Later

    Ever since I first tried the Kayla Itsines HIIT Program (formerly known as Bikini Body Guide) back in 2018, the SWEAT app has quickly become one of my go-to fitness and workout apps. With a vacation on the horizon and swimsuit season just around the corner, I thought it would of course be the perfect time to revisit the app…

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    Home Gym Guides

    The 9 Best Exercise Mats for Hardwood Floors in 2024

    Exercising at home has become increasingly popular, especially with hectic schedules and the need for convenience. Having a comfortable and safe space to sweat it out is essential for any home gym, and an exercise mat is a key cornerstone for this setup. However, not all exercise mats are the same, and finding the right fit for your hardwood floors…

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    Fitness Tips

    How Many Minutes of Yoga a Day To Lose Weight: What You Need to Know

    Weight loss can be a challenging journey, but did you know studies indicate yoga can play a significant role in shedding those extra pounds? With the right style, duration, and poses, yoga can be a game-changer in your weight loss efforts. Here, I’ll break down how many minutes of yoga a day to lose weight effectively, different styles of yoga…

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    Reviews

    BetterMe Review 2023: Does This Pilates App Live Up to the Hype?

    For the past two years, I’ve been dealing with the challenge of finding exercises that don’t trigger my migraines—a personal hurdle I’ve had to clear time and time again. This is why I recently regained interest in Pilates, a low-impact workout that promises to tone you up and complement other exercises like yoga. I was already a yoga enthusiast, but…

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    Fitness Tips

    How Often Should You Do Yoga as a Beginner? A Comprehensive Guide to Building a Sustainable Yoga Practice

    So, you’ve made the pledge to start doing yoga consistently. (Congratulations!) The mat is unrolled, the YouTube tutorials are bookmarked, but one question looms large: How often should you do yoga as a beginner? As a general rule, practicing yoga 2-4 times per week is recommended for beginners. This frequency allows you to experience the benefits of yoga, such as…

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    Reviews

    The 7 Best Yoga Mats Overall – My Top Picks for 2023

    Let’s be honest—juggling work, family, and social life leaves little time for exercise, let alone actually making it to the gym. But here’s the good news: You don’t need to step out of your home to get fit. All you really need is a quality yoga mat to transform any corner of your home into your personal yoga studio or…