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31 Ways to Use Sliders to Get a Full-Body Workout
Bodyweight exercises are great because they can be performed anywhere with minimal equipment. With the addition of weights or sliders they can be taken to a whole new level. We have written about adding free weights to bodyweight exercises before, … Continue reading
Efficient exercises that give you the biggest bang for your buck
Here is the scenario: you decide to start running in an attempt to get in shape. You run five times a week and see immediate changes to your body. After a few months you notice a bit of a plateau … Continue reading
12 stretches to stay flexible and fit at any age
Stretching is an important part of any fitness program. It reduces muscle tension, increases range-of-motion, enhances muscular coordination, and increases circulation of the blood to various parts of the body. As we age, it can become harder to stretch and … Continue reading
5 science-backed reasons to never skip leg day
You have probably seen the jokes around the internet about skipping leg day: the day where you work your lower body and make sure it is as toned and built as the rest of your body. Exercising your lower body … Continue reading
10 resistance band exercises to do anywhere
Resistance bands are one of our favorite products here at FEI. It’s hard to find another piece of exercise equipment that is as versatile, portable, and easy to use as an exercise band. Today we want to share with you … Continue reading
Stretches for tight spots in your body
Take a second right now to evaluate how you are sitting while reading this post. Are you sitting at a desk slouching in your chair? Are you giving yourself “text neck” while reading this on your subway ride home? We’ll … Continue reading
The 4 pillars of fitness
Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and for preventing disease. That being said, it can be difficult to decide where to focus your exercise efforts. There are endless exercise options available today. Many people find themselves … Continue reading
20 effective exercise ball exercises
Exercise balls are often an overlooked piece of equipment at the gym. Who has time for the brightly-colored bouncy balls when there is a full weight rack available to help you develop those muscles, right? Wrong. Exercise balls are a … Continue reading
5 things to do before you workout
One of the best things you can do to make sure you stay on track and reach your fitness goals is schedule your workouts. Many of us are pressed for time, so we often just show up at the gym … Continue reading
What are overuse injuries?
Note: this article originally appeared on the Mayo Clinic Health System Are you looking to become more physically active? Are you active already but looking to kick it up a notch? If either of these sound like you, it would be … Continue reading