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Darling, it’s cold outside and you simply don’t want to leave the house. We understand the need to keep it comfortable during the colder months (or year-round, to be honest), which is why we’re revealing five simple home exercises to stay in top shape. After all, you don’t want mint chocolate crinkle and snowball cake … Read more

Stuck on time or space to exercise? A newly published study may have the right exercise for you. Start by raising your knees one at a time, like a marionette. Then squat, jump, lunge and do burpees for five minutes of calisthenics, with a few minutes of walking in between. You’ll get as much exercise … Read more

Let’s face it: If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you use Netflix or another streaming platform at least once a week. If you’re like us, you like to combine your exercise with TV time to get an actual tune-up while streaming Netflix. That’s why we’re here to give the winter season—and beyond—a … Read more

We all know that belly fat is easy to put on and get rid of. Whether you’ve tried sit-ups or jogging (or both), you may despair at the lack of results. You need to focus on a combination of burning calories and building muscle. Enter high-intensity interval training (HIIT). High-intensity training provides one of the … Read more

Written by Kyle Minshaw, Campus Recreation Strength and Conditioning Training Coordinator, and Hattie Roberts, Campus Recreation Graduate Assistant for Group Fitness Participating in workouts at home is a great way to relieve stress, relax your mind and get your body moving. When the weather starts to get colder, it might not be ideal to take … Read more

Are you looking for exercises to get obliques and six pack abs at home? There are plenty of exercises that you can easily include in your home workout to achieve this goal. Training your obliques and glutes not only makes your entire midsection strong, but also helps improve posture, makes your spine healthy, enhances stability … Read more

Most people who catch COVID-19 recover within about two weeks, but for others, the effect is much longer. No one knows exactly how many people end up with prolonged COVID; It is estimated that anywhere from 7.7 million to 23 million Americans may have it. This broad range reflects the fact that there is no … Read more

You don’t need a deceptively finished basement or even a separate room to create a functional and adaptable workout space at home. In fact, you don’t need more than one untapped corner. To see if you have enough room, DC personal trainer Bianca Russo suggests standing in place, raising your arms, and spinning in a … Read more