Ah the mysterious foam roller: never before has anything so harmless-looking (it’s foam, right?) delivered so much sweet, satisfying pain. These little cylinders of rolling power have so many benefits, it’s insane – from providing a much-needed massage when
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: filled with holiday festivities, jam-packed schedules, amazing desserts, and… dropping our fitness routines! Right? Oh, heck no. We know it ain’t easy to stay fit during the holidays, surrounded by pie,
Take a minute to stop, breathe, and focus on your shoulders. What do you feel? Pain, tension and stress? If not, lucky you! If so, welcome to the club. Shoulder pain is extremely common and affects so many of
We’re making our lists, checking them twice, catching all the sales from all the places, and let’s be honest, trying to be sure OUR wish lists get into the right hands. To help cut down your to-do list, we pulled
Parties, food, drinks, travel, stress, indulgence. These are the things we most often associate with “The Holidays.” With all the demands on our time, the to-do lists, the parties, the candies, casseroles, and Aunt Marge’s pie with homemade whipped
Hi my fitness family, One of the most curious things I hear from people is “oh I was so bad at the potluck; I’ll be good tomorrow”. They don’t recognize that there is nothing to feel bad about. Eating enjoyable
So here’s the situation (tell me if it sounds familiar): what you want is a butt-kickin’, heart-pumpin’, fat-meltin’ cardio workout where you don’t need any special equipment other than your body… and what you got is long days, busy nights,
Everybody remembers (or should remember) that famous line from that classic Springsteen song, ‘Baby we were born to run!’ Great song, sure, but maybe the boss knew what he was talking about – because running happens to be one
Sure, we all want to hit the gym, pump it up, and get those gains. But slow down there, friend! If you’re not using proper technique and form, you might find yourself more strained than swole. And here at
This month I want to address how to treat irritable bowel syndrome. I know it’s not the sexiest topic, but it’s fairly common so I want to offer some education. There are 3 steps: 1. A healthy eating and lifestyle
Yoga and Spin: not a combination that immediately comes to mind. But believe us when we say that it’s up there with the PB & J’s and chocolate-covered strawberries of the world. Spin is the ultimate cardio workout in
There’s more to Spin than, say, an amazing, totally life-changing cardio blast. For instance, there’s A TON of different Spin classes for people seeking endurance workouts, fat-burning, and even strength-training – a new spin on Spin, if you will.
Excited to get right back on the fitness saddle after giving birth? We appreciate the enthusiasm, but we gotta say: hold on there mama, there’s a few things you need to consider. First off, you need to ask yourself:
Can you build serious muscle with yoga? Forget the stereotype of the lithe yoga instructor, because Yoga Sculpt is here to help you get cut like some kind of yogi Adonis. This impressive fusion workout combines the alignment and
I hear so many times: it’s my metabolism… I was getting my hair done and listening to a woman talk about how her metabolism was to blame for her weight – that there is something innately wrong with her
Sure, you can roll your eyes at the latest Insta video of an influencer doing a silly workout while being screamed at by a svelte trainer. Or, you can have a little bit of fun and try those crazy
For this latest Day in the Life of a Trainer series, we’re talking to a real-life G.I. JOE – Nghia Pham of Optimum Training & Performance. Nghia is one of the most interesting people, let alone trainers, we’ve ever
Hey Komrades! Cat Kom here. My clients are always asking me: “What’s your favorite exercise for the ____?” I’m always happy to answer, but in general, I LOVE exercises that absolutely work your muscle group of choice with pinpoint
This month we are talkin’ COFFEE!!! Is coffee healthy?? What kind is best? What to put in it etc. Bottom line is that coffee can be a health beverage, but you can go terribly wrong with it too. Let’s discuss…
So, just how tough do you have to be to become a Studio SWEAT personal trainer? For this wonder-mom and awesome trainer, every day for Bethany is just go, go, go. Thankfully for us and her clients, she’s also
