During pregnancy have you ever thought about having a natural delivery? There’s a reason it’s called ‘labor!’ Having a baby is physically taxing and requires tremendous work. Many women who want to experience the labor and delivery of their child without the assistance of pain medication may wonder if there [...]
A common term that people hear about in post-pregnancy is split abdominals. It is medically known as diastasis recti and represents a gap that is greater than 2.7 centimeters in your stomach. The rectus abdominal muscle stretches at the linea alba, a connective collagen sheath, from the changing size of [...]
Many pregnant women have a desire to start or continue healthy fitness habits during their pregnancies, but they do not know where to turn to get advice on what is considered “safe” for the mother and baby. Below, we will outline recent evidence-based research articles that detail the effects that exercise and fitness can [...]
This is an interview with Mark Steverson Owner of 5 Orange Theory Fitness locations in the DC Metropolitan Area. Chris: What is Orange Theory Fitness (OTF)? Mark: It's a one-hour group training class that gives each person a heart rate monitor and challenges them to reach certain training zones in order to burn fat [...]
This is an interview with Alia Khan. Alia is the owner, instructor, and recovering attorney at East Side Yoga in DC. We will discuss some of the benefits and considerations of this group fitness practice. Belinda: What is the philosophy or main principles behind yoga? Alia: At its core, yoga is about the connection between [...]
CrossFit was founded by Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai[3] in 2000 as both a physical exercise philosophy and a competitive fitness sport, it works to combine elements from HIIT (high-intensity interval training), Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, kettlebell sport, calisthenics, strongman, and other exercises including yoga and spin in some areas. One can find [...]
A new group exercise trend that is gaining popularity is barre workouts. Barre is actually the stationary handrail that is used in ballet studios for support during different warm ups and workouts. Barre workouts were developed by a ballerina who had injured her back and developed a dance-based exercise routine to complement her rehabilitation. [...]
4 Tips for Setting Up a Healthier 2017 New Year’s resolutions, how many of us year after year plan on doing something to better our lifestyle and have been unsuccessful? Well, 2017 can be different if you approach that resolution with a goal that you can accomplish. So how about setting a realistic, measurable [...]
Strength training has been in use for many years in order to positively improve speed, strength, muscle mass, agility, etcetera.1 With moving through a wide range of motion, especially with moving under a superimposed load, one can improve their overall strength and joint stability for improved performance. Therefore, all athletes looking to improve to [...]
In this new year, many people set exercise goals for themselves to start the year right. If you have ever tried to stick to a new year's resolution, you may know that it can be difficult to maintain your new habits as the months go by. We spoke with Pete Stamos, a trainer at [...]
