#MondayMotivation: 60 Seconds to Greatness “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” That’s what the great Victorian novelist George Eliot once said, but we’re feeling the sentiment on days when the struggle to motivate is all too real. (Read: Mondays.) In the 60-second video above from …
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Photo: Pond5 You probably wouldn’t pick sand as your top choice for the foundation of your dream house. It’s not sturdy for the long haul and could end in disaster down the road. Yet, according to certified athletic trainer Jason D’Amelio, MS, ATC-L, ART-C, many individuals are making a similar …
Read More »The Easiest 5K and 10K Training Plan Ever (Walking, Allowed)
Photo: Pond5 If you’ve got zero running experience, the thought of tackling a 5K or 10K can be pretty nerve-wracking. But even if you haven’t logged a mile since middle school, you can still cross the finish line happy and injury-free. Just try adopting a run-walk training strategy, says Denise …
Read More »Inside the Brain of 93-Year-Old Athlete Olga Kotelko
Photo: YouTube When you think about track and field athletes, you might envision young, muscled (and highly decorated) competitors like Usain Bolt or Lolo Jones. That is, until you learn about the legendary Olga Kotelko, who passed away in 2014. The former teacher and mother of two was a record-holding …
Read More »Don’t Think You Have a Yoga Body? Here’s Why It Doesn’t Matter
Just five breaths in downward dog felt like an eternity for Dana Falsetti when she first started attending yoga classes in 2014. “I remember feeling really defeated…. I think that’s a common thing for any beginner,” she says. Her shoulders felt weak attempting to hold her bodyweight — and her …
Read More »5 Stability Ball Exercises for a Crazy Strong Core
Photo: Pond5 This workout comes to you from DailyBurn Fitness/Nutrition Coach Angela Rubin. You can find more no-equipment moves from DailyBurn’s elite trainers at DailyBurn.com. When was the last time you used a stability ball at the gym? Sure, shiny new gadgets and machinery might look fun, but some machines can be more …
Read More »#MondayMotivation: THIS Is How You Cross a Finish Line
Photo: Courtesy of RunDisney When you train for a long-distance race, it’s easy to forget the real goal of the run: That sweet, sweet feeling of crossing the finish line. After all, you likely spent weeks prepping your body, improving your diet and religiously following a training plan, all in …
Read More »25 Athletes Redefining “Extreme” on Instagram
Adrenaline junkie? Head to Instagram and you’ll find real-life action heroes jumping out of planes and throwing down big tricks on the slopes. From epic, gravity-defying videos to barrel-of-the-wave POV pics and underwater shots, these definitely aren’t your average sweaty selfies! To honor the fearless individuals who inspire us to live on …
Read More »5 Ways to Feel More Like Beyoncé in Cardio Dance Class
Photo: Pond5 Tabata this, bootcamp that. Lately, high-intensity intervals have been getting all of the group fitness love. But a good old-fashioned cardio dance class can still give you a crazy good burn — and it generally won’t involve endless rounds of burpees. “High-intensity classes are great for people who …
Read More »The 7 Best Strength Exercises You’re Not Doing
Photo: Pond5 Every exercise in your strength program has a purpose — to help you build strength and muscle, burn fat, and improve your fitness. While there’s a time and a place for nearly any exercise under the right circumstance, some movements are simply more effective than others. And it …
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