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At-Home Workouts vs. Group Fitness: Which One Actually Gets Results?
The Illusion of Convenience at Home
At-home workouts often win…
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What to Expect from Your First Barre Class
/in barre, Barre Grand Rapids /by Shannon AustinAre you considering trying out your very first barre class? Barre is a great exercise option for beginners and fitness pros alike! Barre classes combine movements and positions borrowed from ballet with low-impact, repetitive strength exercises, designed to tone and strengthen muscles—but no prior dance experience is required. Before you head into your first barre […]
How to Form Habits that You’ll Keep for Life
/in Fitness /by Shannon AustinAs the new year approaches, many of us begin thinking about the resolutions, goals, or intentions we want to set for the year ahead. And I don’t know about you, but I used to be hesitant about setting resolutions, because, midway through the year, my motivation would drop and I’d start slipping away from the […]
Indoor Cycling: What Is It? What are the Benefits?
/in Indoor Cycling /by Shannon AustinIndoor cycling is a workout that has become vastly popular in recent years. You may be wondering: What exactly is indoor cycling? What are the benefits of indoor cycling? And why should I choose indoor cycling over a different form of exercise? We’ll walk through all of that and more. What Is Indoor Cycling? To […]
Do I have to be flexible to practice yoga?
/in Yoga, Yoga Grand Rapids /by Shannon AustinAsk any yoga teacher, and they’ll easily share a handful of questions or excuses they often hear as to why new students think yoga isn’t right for them. Perhaps the most common one is the belief that you have to be flexible before ever setting foot on a yoga mat. And I really can’t blame […]
How to Express Gratitude Everyday
/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinHow to Cultivate Gratitude Every Day The practice of gratitude strengthens our health, steadies our hearts, and connects us to what matters most. It’s a discipline of noticing — of seeing the gift in the simple, the sweat in the effort, the silence between breaths. Even in seasons of uncertainty, we can choose to live […]
Do I Need Special Cycling Shoes for Indoor Cycling?
/in Cardio, Indoor Cycling /by Shannon AustinAs you get ready to take your first indoor cycling (spin) class, you may be wondering: do I need special shoes to spin? If so, what are the best ones? The beauty of indoor cycling is that, no, you don’t need specific shoes or gear to get started—any tennis shoe or shoe designed for exercise […]
What Muscles Does Indoor Cycling Work?
/in Cardio, Indoor Cycling /by Shannon AustinIndoor cycling (spin) is usually thought of as a cardio activity rather than a strength workout, but when done intentionally, it can provide both benefits. In fact, indoor cycling actually helps strengthen and build some of your biggest and most important muscle groups in a short amount of time. So, what muscles does indoor cycling […]
Common Yoga Injuries and How to Prevent Them
/in Yoga, Yoga Grand Rapids /by Shannon AustinLast week we covered seven basic, overarching ways to avoid yoga-related injuries. Now, let’s dive deeper into some of the most common body parts that yogis injure – and learn practical ways to protect yourself. Hamstrings: One of the most common body parts that can get injured due to yoga is your hamstrings. Forcing your […]