Dec 2nd, 2025 - They help prime your body for heavier lifting. Sometimes life pushes you toward an either-or choice—cook at home or eat out, grab the kettlebells or stick with dumbbells...you get the picture. But fitness doesn't have to live in that split world. You're not locked into picking a single style of training. In fact, despite a lot of internet debate, pilates can live right alongside classic strength work. And when you blend the two, you often unlock a mix of benefits that leaves you stronger, more balanced, and feeling better overall. That's one of the guiding principles of the Women's ... [Read More]

Nov 30th, 2025 - I sit in front of my computer monitor all day and can feel it in my back and shoulders. Often, I catch myself slouching and try to correct my posture, but worry that the damage has already been done. I've recently discovered that one of the most common workspace errors I'm guilty of is placing my monitor too low. Whether you're using a laptop on a desk or a monitor on its stand, a screen positioned below eye level forces your neck to constantly tilt downward.  Once the screen is high enough, your spine can stay in a neutral position, with your shoulders relaxed, and your head ... [Read More]

Nov 28th, 2025 - meditation Holly Wilgus, E-RYT 200. Stress levels Mood Memory and focus Emotional regulation Pain levels Sleep Symptoms of anxiety and depression breath diaphragmatic breathing Activate your body's relaxation response and move you out of fight-or-flight mode Increase oxygen levels in your blood Lower heart rate and blood pressure Relieve stress Reduce symptoms of conditions like anxiety, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Mindfulness guided imagery meditation A vacation you enjoyed A memorable date with your partner A place that feels especially peaceful to you, like the ... [Read More]