Burpees – The Heart Rate Behemoth
by Antoine Simmons Burpees are a popular exercise, especially in group fitness classes. They are also a good example of how athletic movements are just combinations of basic movement patterns. Move Your Body With The Heart Rate Behemoth - Burpees Despite the hilarity...
Upper Body Rotation Keeps You Healthy
The human body is designed to move. Without regular movement, things start to fall apart. Muscles atrophy, joints slowly deteriorate and can eventually become arthritic, and things just lock up in general, causing yet more problems. Upper body rotation—known in the...
A Rooftop In Brooklyn Pushes Boundaries Of Health And Sustainability
"Who can tell me the difference between a farm and a zoo?" The question was directed at a Kindergarten class in New York City in preparation for a visit to an upstate farm. Zadie raised her hand immediately. She had been on a farm in Brooklyn lots of times, and she...
Sleep May Be Your Biggest Area Of Opportunity
Sleep is a key factor in recovery, and recovery is where your body makes improvements after exercise. Sleep may also be a key component of weight control and be implicated in chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Given these various implications, sleep...
The Pros And Cons Of Fitness Trackers
Fitness trackers are everywhere. Like many fitness items they come with pros and cons. Find out how they can help, where they fall short, and which ones will serve you best. Fitness Tracker Pros They Get You Moving Many people, especially in cities, get into the steps...
What To Know About Lunges
Lunges are a very popular and challenging leg exercise. They are also very advanced. Here are the things to consider when adding them into your program. The Forward Lunge - An Advanced Exercise The forward lunge is particularly challenging for the body because it...