Author: Maggie Young

Maggie is an associate editor for Fitness Republic, American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist, occupational therapy student, and freelance writer for various health and fitness publications. She believes that a healthy diet, daily movement, stress reduction, and quality sleep are the foundation of happiness.

8 Effective Ways To Get Rid Of Muscle Soreness

Muscle soreness is extremely common and almost inevitable, especially if you’re starting a new fitness regime. But what do you do when you can barely life your arms over your head or walk down stairs without wincing? Signup & Get Early Bird Access To Our Personal Training App Extreme muscle soreness can the in the way of your daily movements, hindering your future workouts and overall fitness and flexibility, but there are things you can do to decrease the amount of muscle soreness you experience post-workout. Also Read: How to Reduce Post-Workout Muscle Soreness Check put these nine effective ways to prevent and soothe sore muscles. ... Read more

Ultimate Workout Plan For Women Over 30

This workout plan is perfect for women ages 30 and over because it integrates effective and varied cardiovascular and strength exercises into a well-balanced and interactive plan.

This 20-Minute Treadmill Cardio Interval Workout Will Burn Fat Fast

This 20-minute routine takes exercise indoors with a treadmill cardio interval workout that will maximize your precious time. Signup & Get Early Bird Access To Our Personal Training App The best part? You’ll reap similar or even better results while spending less time in the gym. Yes, we admit that this workout has you sprinting at a rather intense pace, but the good news is that you don’t have to run for more than 20 minutes (including the warmup and cooldown) to get the results you want. This treadmill workout routine will improve your cardiovascular capacity while burning serious calories. (And as an ... Read more

How To Gain Muscle, Not Fat

Are you trying to put on some extra muscle without gaining weight from fat? Signup & Get Early Bird Access To Our Personal Training App We all know that building muscle requires extra calories to fuel the rebuilding (a.k.a growth) of muscle fibres. But how do we prevent those extra calories from turning into fat, instead of muscle? The simple guidelines below will help you focus more on building lean muscle, while avoiding gaining fat. Remember: It’s more about how you look in the mirror or how your clothing fits you than it is about the number on the scale. Muscle is more ... Read more

15-Minute, Belly-Fat Burning Workout

Burn calories and tone up with this short and effective workout.

Top 5 Yoga Poses To Relieve Back Pain

Lower back pain can be incredibly debilitating yet millions of us suffer in silence. Signup & Get Early Bird Access To Our Personal Training App Muscle imbalances, poor posture, weak and upset back muscles or even tightened hip flexors can result in back tension and pain, slowing you down and making you ache throughout the day (and night). Release the tension with these stress-busting yoga moves, which work to stretch the muscle fibers and break up  knotted muscles that are causing back stress. 1. Pigeon Pose The pigeon pose is excellent for releasing tight hip flexors. When hip flexors are tight, they put pressure and stress on ... Read more