Our Strong Women ambassador Emma Obayuvana demonstrates how to strengthen your muscles to prevent back pain in this quick and effective 10 minute workout. Unsurprisingly, 55% of us have reported new back pain since the start of the pandemic, according to the Institute of Employment Studies (*sits up straighter, winces…
Why low-impact workouts are better for you than intense cardio
While high-impact workouts may seem like the best option to get healthier and reduce stress, it may actually be the opposite. The stress hormone, cortisol, is responsible for metabolism regulation, blood sugar levels, sleep quality, and reproductive health, just to name a few (via Shape). When you go from a…
Trainers On the Best Workouts for People With Back Pain
Back pain is, well, a pain when it comes to working out. If you find yourself with a new or recurrent back injury, you’ll quickly find that back pain can put a damper on your regular exercise regime as well as your daily routine. However, that doesn’t mean you should…
What Are LISS Workouts & What Do They Do for Our Bodies?
You might have heard the term “LISS” and thought it was yet another new fitness trend that you needed to try. I know I did. While fitness influencers like Kayla Itsines have recently popularized the term, the fact is LISS, or Low Intensity Steady State, exercises have been around since,…