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  • The Best Hip Flexor Stretch

    Posted On Mar 9, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Best Hip Flexor Stretch

    Located in the front of our hips at the top of both legs, the hips flexors are extremely important muscles that help us walk, run, climb stairs, and more. You can feel them in action by placing a few fingers Read more

  • The Three-Minute Stretch Routine for After Your Cardio Workout

    Posted On Apr 27, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Three-Minute Stretch Routine for After Your Cardio Workout

    We are continually bombarded with contradictory information when it comes to exercise. This is especially true when it comes to the concept of stretching: What kind we should do, how much we should do, when we should do it, whether Read more

  • The Five-Minute Holiday Season Survival Workout

    Posted On Nov 25, 2015 By Tom Holland

    The Five-Minute Holiday Season Survival Workout

    The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year - to gain weight. Shopping, parties, and stress are the perfect recipe for eating more and exercising less, both of which can lead to packing on the pounds. The secret Read more

  • Burpees for Beginners

    Posted On Jul 6, 2016 By Tom Holland

    Burpees for Beginners

    Burpees are like broccoli: You know they're good for you, but you still don't like them. Many people dislike burpees for the very reason they are such an effective exercise — They can be really difficult. They are a cardiovascular, Read more

  • How to Begin Your Bodybuilding at Home

    Posted On Dec 16, 2015 By Tom Holland

    How to Begin Your Bodybuilding at Home

    I started lifting weights when I was fourteen, working out down in my basement with just a few sets of mismatched dumbbells, a barbell (with the old sand-filled plates), a rickety bench and a book on bodybuilding. I loved it! Read more

  • The Three-Minute Hips and Legs Stretching Routine

    Posted On Jun 8, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Three-Minute Hips and Legs Stretching Routine

    One of the keys to working out is having a plan to follow, and the same holds true when it comes to working on our flexibility. Stretching is oftentimes done as an afterthought, randomly pulling and pushing on different muscle Read more

  • Stretches for Healthy Shoulders

    Posted On May 18, 2016 By Tom Holland

    Stretches for Healthy Shoulders

    The shoulders are the most mobile joints in your body, making them extremely susceptible to injury. The added freedom of movement makes them less stable and more prone to dysfunction. The two primary ways to keep your shoulders healthy is Read more

  • Fun Partner Workout with Alternating Exercises

    Posted On Jul 20, 2016 By Tom Holland

    Fun Partner Workout with Alternating Exercises

    One main reason group exercise classes exist is that working out with other people can be both fun and motivating. Exercising by yourself can often be boring, which can mean that you are less likely to do it, you won't Read more

  • The Upper Body Blast Workout

    Posted On May 4, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Upper Body Blast Workout

    It's that time of year again: The days are getting longer, our sleeves and pants are getting shorter, and bathing suit season is right around the corner. It's time, therefore, to kick our workouts into high gear so we can Read more

  • The Five-Minute Summer Body Workout – Part 2

    Posted On May 11, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Five-minute Summer Body Workout - Part 2

    Summer: It's both the time to get in shape and the time for sequels – This workout is a little bit of both! You loved last year's Five-Minute Summer Body Workout so we created a brand new one for you, Read more

  • The Two-Minute Hard Core Abs Workout

    Posted On Jun 22, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Two-Minute Hard Core Abs Workout

    When it comes to working the abdominals, I like to focus on performing multiple short micro-workouts rather than long, drawn-out, boring ab sessions. I mix them into my strength workouts by doing a set or two in between strength exercises Read more

  • Stretches You Should Do Before an Upper Body Workout

    Posted On Jun 29, 2016 By Tom Holland

    Stretches You Should Do Before an Upper Body Workout

    There are two things you should try to do before your strength workouts: a quick cardiovascular warm up and a quick stretch. The cardio will provide numerous benefits including increasing the blood flow to the muscles you will be using, Read more