THE PULSE

The weather’s heating up, and we’ve got smoothies on the brain! Smoothies are also a delicious way to add fruits and vegetables to your diet. So what’re you waiting for? Let’s mix things up!

We all know a cardio workout is good for us. But how often do we need to do it to reap the rewards of miles logged on the treadmill or an hour of high intensity interval training (HIIT) in a studio class? Read on to understand and then how to add it in to your weekly routine.

Get your muscles moving in new ways with a high-intensity, total-body workout thanks to the Battle Ropes. Check out all the benefits of these bad boys on the blog now.

Need a little inspiration to keep going with your fitness journey? Look no further than our very own regional director, Scott Himenes. Three years ago, he weighed 315 pounds, was 34% body fat and had a resting heart rate of 87. With a lot of grit and gumption, he is now down to 235 pounds, 14.3% body fat and has a resting heart rate of 52. Read on to learn how.

If you ever have a hard time pushing yourself to go to the gym or finishing that last circuit set, a workout buddy may be just what you need to stay motivated. Workout companions provide positive motivation and help drive you to not only maintain your workout regimen, but to also work out harder during each exercise session. If you’re ready to admit, “I need a workout buddy,”

We spoke to In-Shape Antioch's Fitness Manager and IFBB Pro, Tobias Young to get the lowdown on conditioning our core with two related, but different (and equally important) moves: plank and side plank.