6 Yoga Poses for Relieving Stress
Given the amount of time we spend sharing fitness tips around the office and going to workout classes as a team, it’s a wonder it’s taken us this long to dedicate a regular series to staying fit....
View Article3 Moves for Great Arms
Gwyneth, Victoria, all three of the Jennifer’s… what do they have in common besides enviable wardrobes and stellar careers? If you guessed “amazing arms,” you’d be darn right, and I’d bet money that...
View ArticleTighten Your Tummy in 5 Moves
For many of us, it’s the holy grail of getting fit: finally achieving a tight, toned tummy! Now that I’m 4 months post-baby, most of my body thankfully feels back to normal, but I’ve got to admit that...
View Article6 Cardio Moves To Do Before Thanksgiving Dinner
How do you approach the smorgasbord that is The Thanksgiving Dinner? I’ve never been one to gorge myself, but I have plenty of friends who spend the days leading up to the holiday preparing, both...
View ArticleThese 5 Moves Will Get You Ready for Cocktail Dress Season
Just when you thought you’d be spending the next few months blissfully burrowed under layers of turtlenecks and wool coats, surprise! Just like that, cocktail party season arrives and suddenly you’re...
View ArticleThe 10 Minute Travel Workout
Today, so many people travel regularly for their careers. Travel can totally throw off any semblance of a fitness routine, but it doesn’t have to! Check out these moves that can be done right from the...
View Article4 Moves to Get in Shape Before Your Ski Trip
Editor’s Note: In mid-January I’ll be going on my first ski trip in years. What do I remember most vividly from my last time on the slopes? The out-of-this-world soreness I felt after Day 1. With that...
View Article6 Stretches to Improve Your Flexibility
I’m so tempted to start this post like an infomercial or prescription drug advertisement: Do you suffer from aches and pains? Do you find that you don’t bend like you used to? Are you suddenly...
View Article7 Workday Stretches You Can Do At Your Desk
I have horrible sitting habits. As I type this, my right foot is on the ground, while my left leg is folded in, with my left foot tucked under my bum. I’m leaning slightly to the right, causing my...
View Article5 Prenatal Moves for Fit Mamas-to-Be
editor’s note: As someone who’s had 2 kids in the last 3 1/2 years, I can say from experience that staying active and toned throughout pregnancy is no easy feat. So I’ve been in awe as I’ve watched...
View Article3 Moves that Work Your Entire Body
I’ll be honest, I’ve fallen into a bit of a workout slump lately. I’ve been majorly reorganizing my apartment, dealing with a sick dog, tackling the first phase of wedding planning, and hosting...
View Article7 Moves to Get Toned with Your Bestie
There are two types of exercisers: the lone wolf, and the groupie. While I totally identify as the former (having friends around while I work out is distracting to me!), I know plenty of people whose...
View Article8 Yoga Moves That Improve Balance
When we think about setting “yoga goals” for ourselves, they often revolve around achieving certain poses — arm balances, inversions, you know the “fancy” ones. But how many of us strive to totally...
View ArticleHow to Perfect the Push-Up
Marnie, owner of Mod Fitness, says that if you could only do two exercises for the rest of your life, they should be plank holds and push-ups — two moves that work your entire body, and that make an...
View Article9 Ways to Use a Yoga Block
One of my favorite yoga classes in town is a prop-based class, which means that along with our mat, we come to the studio armed with blocks, blankets, straps and bolsters. Using those props, we’re...
View Article5 Moves to Get Bikini-Ready Now
From Marnie, owner of MOD Fitness: Summer comes early for us in Texas, so we like to incorporate these fat-blasting moves at MOD Fitness during the spring to increase your heart rate and tone the...
View Article4 Moves to Tone Your Obliques
Editor’s note: With chunky sweaters packed away in storage, summer weather means that even when we’re not in swimsuits, our waistlines are exposed for the world to see. Here to help us get this...
View Article9 Yoga Moves That’ll Improve Your Posture
You guys don’t need me to tell you all about the benefits of yoga; that the practice improves flexibility, balance and strength is common knowledge at this point. But did you know that the exercise...
View Article6 Moves for Your Best Butt
One of my favorite things at MOD is that they spend almost 15 minutes of every class focusing just on your glutes. I have a real love/hate relationship with the moves, but in the end, there’s no...
View ArticleDitch the Gym With These 5 Outdoor Exercises
Sometimes a little change of scenery will help you find the motivation you need to get through your workout. Next time your head outside for a run or walk, try these 5 moves in a nearby park. All you...
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