A good fitness instructor can make or break your class, your mood and even your morning. That’s why when you find ones that you click with it’s a RELATIONSHIP. Sure, we up at the front might not know you that well. But let’s face it, whether you’re PMS and wishing you were on the couch rather than at yoga, ready to scream as you picture your ex’s face mid-kickboxing class…
How To Exercise When it’s Hot (it’s not as simple as you’d think!)
Woo-e! It is summertime and right now it is hot hot HOT! Even typically-cool Amsterdam has hit the low 30sC/90sF. Not that I’m complaining! It makes for a nice change from what has otherwise been a gray, cool summer here. It does present some challenges though, particularly when it comes to staying motivated and sticking to a fitness routine – especially when all anyone really wants to do is relax…
Fitness 101: Squats
Squats. Whether you’re picking up your toddler, grabbing groceries from the trunk of your car or droppin’ it like it’s hot (heyyy sexy!), squats are an essential movement pattern that we all do consistently. While most of us think that squats are just for the gym (groan), they’re essential to everyday mobility. Not impressed by my first examples? Think about when you sit down to eat at the dinner table.…