Ok…(huff)…do you ever…(puff)…have a little trouble…(huff)…breathing…during your…(puff)…workouts? (We might have to sit down for this one.) But seriously, it’s time to talk about your breathing. Like most people we know, you’ve probably been breathing since the moment someone first
Ballet. The name alone probably conjures up images of tutus, tight (hair) buns, and sore feet balancing en pointe (on their tippy toes). But would you believe that the ballet is the impetus for one of the toughest workouts
I know how much ordering out is going on these days, so I wanted to provide some guidance for healthy food to eat out. First off, choosing your ingredients and preparing a meal is best but when you need to
Dos and do nots… broken down by Cat & Bethany You’re going to see them in just about any Studio SWEAT Sculpt class – bicep curls (or some variation of them). While the exercise is basic, it can still be
And… How to Relax the Back While on the Bike Recently, one of our Komrades, Carrie in Arizona, asked for some info and tips on how to keep your neck, shoulders, and back relaxed while on a Spin Bike. Cat
So you’re ready to get proactive, take your fitness in your hands, and build your very own home gym! You’re definitely not alone – the home fitness movement has been spreading like crazy, and it’s no wonder! Instead of
With flu season just around the corner (not to mention that whole, ya know, pandemic thing), we thought it might be a good idea to look at one of the best ways to boost your immunity – exercise! That’s
Which is best? We recently got a question from one of our Komrades, Karen from California, asking which is better – shorter workouts more often, or longer workouts with more rest days in between? No surprise, Karen isn’t the only
OK, that looks scary as sh…tuff, right!? I mean, are you seriously asking me to stick my feet in a couple of straps hanging from the ceiling and just hold on for dear life? Are you insane? Well, maybe
Hey all. So lately what’s been in front of my face is bold labeling that is vague, misleading, and even deceitful. I’m frustrated by it and I’m sure you are baffled by it. I understand the rights of marketers and
As most of us are finally settling into our working-from-home routines (read: we’ve stopped trying to kill our spouses), now it’s time to look at some ways to maximize our time at home. Since we’re no longer walking to
Look, we miss having our brick & mortar gym space open, and miss sweatin’ up a storm in there. But while this statewide mandate is still in place, we’ve moved Studio SWEAT out into the streets! (what else would
I think it’s a good time to talk about stress and our nutritional health. You might be wondering how to stop stress eating and what foods to eat when stressed. Stress physiologically changes our bodies, but more importantly influences our behaviors (what
Muscle Groups Worked, Benefits, Best Size to Get, and More! Battle ropes are a fun tool to add to your fitness equipment, but we get lots of burning questions about them, so before you buy, borrow, or beg for your
With gyms and fitness studios still closed in many parts of the country (ours included), we’re making the best out of the nice weather by taking it outside! We don’t need no fancy machines (although a nice cycle couldn’t
With tons of beaches still open around the country (at least for now, fingers crossed), we think this is the perfect time to give you a butt-blastin’, body-bumpin’, barefoot beach workout! Because what’s better than enjoying a swole session in
You can get there! And the Olganator is going to tell you how. Push-ups really are the perfect exercise. You can take them anywhere with you, they work so many muscle groups, and there is a world of variation for
I have been in a phase of eating nut butter every day lately and had a friend ask me about the difference between them. I thought aha! Perfect topic! Nut butters are super scrumptious, super satisfying (fat makes us full
With the temperatures rising, the days getting longer, (and let’s face it, most of us going absolutely bonkers having been inside for too long), now’s the time to get out there and enjoy the sunshine! And a hike is
Improve your hamstring stretches, get deeper with those delts, and help those hips! Do you struggle with flexibility? Many of us do! Cat Kom and Sidekick Bethany are here to help you get more out of your post-workout stretching with
