The Best Glute-Building Exercises Think you’re doing all the right things to tone your glutes? You might be surprised. While squats and lunges are great exercises for the lower body, they may not be providing the stimulus your glutes need to really start firing. And this is especially valid nowadays, when the majority of the population is sedentary, due to the nature of our modern-day work! If you’re sitting for hours on end each day to get your work done, the odds are that your glutes have started atrophying. And that is no good! Weak glutes mean less lower-body strength and an increased chance of hip, knee, and lower back injuries. In this post, we’ll outline the best glute-building exercises, so you can make sure you’re getting the most out of your lower body workouts. Glute Anatomy Before we get into any specific exercises for the glutes, it’d be good...Read more

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a staggering 4 out of 10 people have reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, as compared to 2019 where it was 1 out of 10. Contributing to the rise in mental health concerns during this time are the changes to everyone’s routine (i.e., childcare, nutrition, wellness, exercise) forced on them by the virus. Strength training not only builds muscle, boosts strength, and burns fat, but it can have a considerable positive impact on our daily mindset. Exercising of all types, including cardio, resistance training, conditioning, and yoga provides real benefits to the brain and our ability to persevere through life’s challenges. Improved Mood And Increased Energy Depression is a mood disorder that contributes to feeling a substantial amount of sadness and apathy. A recent study from the Journal of Psychology found measurable improvements in participants’ moods right after one session of exercise. For...Read more

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