It’s just like riding a bike… so it can’t be that hard, right? Wrong!! Proper bike set-up is so key, so that’s why I, Cat Kom – founder of Studio SWEAT, am here to tell you exactly how to set your
It seems most healthcare providers default to saying no – WHY??? We get this question a lot: Should I workout if I’m injured? The short answer is “It depends,” but you know we won’t let you get away with just
Being sick is never fun, but it’s even worse when you’re a devoted fitness aficionado. Feeling a little ill can mean needing a few days off, but skipping a workout could throw your routine all out of whack. Even
It’s January 1st, your alarm goes off, and you eagerly jump out of bed to hit the gym and start crushing your resolutions. Flash forward to February, and you might be hitting the snooze button more than a few
Like, is that old school calculations 220-age what you should use to determine your Max Heart Rate? Let’s take a second to understand this topic! Like, is that old school calculation of 220-age what I should use to determine my
I speak with many people who are interested in living differently regarding their health behavior change. MANY. Most people actually are in the process of wanting to improve something about the way they take care of their bodies and minds.
We get these questions all the time: How do the Studio SWEAT trainers seem to workout every day? Can I? Should I? For the latter 2 questions, for every fitness blog that says yes, you’ll find another one that
Do you remember the last time you were at the gym, and some muscle-bound monster was screaming bloody murder on the bench press? Or a kickboxing queen was going all Van-Damme on a punching bag? We’ve all seen them
We all know the drill – the new year comes around, champagne is flowing, and you announce that this year you are going to run a marathon, lose some LBs, or start going to the gym every day. Most
The scoop on Orthostatic Hypotension and other similar conditions. Have you ever wrapped up a set of crunches, popped up to do squats and gotten fuzzy-headed? What about going from sitting in a chair to standing, and then seeing spots
If you haven’t heard of the workout split yet, may we suggest you a) come out from under that rock you’ve been hiding under; and b) listen up! Because a workout split is filled with so many benefits, you’ll
I never make New Year’s Resolutions. I’m constantly working on self-growth and improvement, so it just seems silly to make a big deal out of the first day of the year. Plus, if I’m ready for change, I’m not going
Are any healthy? Miriam is gonna give you the scoop, or should I say pump!? There’s a lot of information out there about the added sugars in our diets, mainly in the sweet treats we eat. But let’s not forget
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
How to do combination exercises for best results. Combining Exercises for Weight Training Impact Want to get your weight training in, but you’re strapped for time? Brooke, our Queen of Combos, shares her favorite combo exercise to hit your upper
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
