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Italy’s Biggest Gym Brand Rolls Out AI Personal Training
FitActive is adding Zing Coach’s AI coaching to its app across 192 Italian clubs, with member access expected to begin over the coming weeks.
A Pilates Instructor Says This Three-move Routine Is The Quickest Way To Improve Your Posture And Reduce Stiffness
Instructor Julie Erickson recommends three Pilates exercises for posture and stiffness, but the report does not establish that the routine is the quickest.
How A Pilates Instructor Overcame Major Health Setbacks To Become Stronger Than Ever—here’s Her Weekly Workout Routine
Georgia Testa says Pilates helped her rebuild strength after skin cancer and a complicated C-section. She now shares her weekly workout routine.
Hyrox Or CrossFit? Why Some Gym Owners Are Betting On Both
Gym owners say HYROX classes and events can bring in new members and revenue while giving existing CrossFit members another way to train.
If You Spend Your 9-5 Tied To Your Desk, Use This 15-Minute Mobility Workout To Reduce Stiffness, Ease Lower-back Tightness And Improve Posture
Fit&Well shares trainer Maxwell Thompson’s 15-minute mobility circuit for desk workers, with six moves and guidance on repetitions and equipment.
I Tried Doing This One Stretch Every Day For Two Weeks And It Helped Me Run Pain-free
A Fit&Well writer reported running farther after two weeks of daily stretching, but knee pain returned before her five-mile goal.
A Trainer Explains Why Your Usual Workouts Become Less Effective In Your 40S And 50S—and How To Fix It
Trainer Jill Brown says reduced daily movement, lifestyle changes and workout adaptation can affect progress. She recommends gradual routine changes.
The Three Best Yoga Poses To Improve Balance And Stability
Yoga teacher Cheryl McColgan recommends tree, eagle and warrior three poses for balance practice, with modifications for beginners and support.
Barre Is One Of The Best Workouts You Can Do To Build Strength Without Equipment, Says An Expert Instructor—start With This 15-Minute Workout
Instructor Lotty Campbell Bird outlines a six-move, equipment-free barre routine that takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete once.