February 22, 2024

The Power of Active Recovery on Rest Days

February 22, 2024/ Guest Author

It is common practice to treat a rest day passively: Eat good food, lay down, let muscles recover on their own, go to the sauna and relax, and sleep as much as possible…essentially, taking our minds off training for the day!

And in theory, you’re right to do so… But you might be better off moving on your off day. This is because there are numerous benefits to remaining active during your break…

Active recovery is the practice of incorporating some form of movement during your rest days to help your body recover.

January 08, 2024

Unlocking Your Fitness Potential: The Personalized Path to a Healthier You

January 08, 2024/ Margot Rutigliano

In a world where information on health and fitness is abundant, finding the right exercise routine tailored to your body can be overwhelming. However, understanding the importance of exercise and crafting a personalized approach can make all the difference in your journey to a healthier lifestyle.

August 25, 2023

WORKOUT TIP: Exercise Snacking

August 25, 2023/ Margot Rutigliano

Ever tried exercise snacking? This tool can be such an effective way to increase your activity level, get an energy boost throughout the day or get in a workout that might not otherwise happen due to time and scheduling constraints.

January 21, 2020

7 Fitness Hacks Every Girl Should Consider Right Now

January 21, 2020/ Guest Author

Almost every girl looks forward to having a perfectly toned body that they feel comfortable in. Most of us follow a strict diet regime to achieve this goal. But many a time, we in order to achieve this goal, we need to add in additional lifestyle habits to help us get there. So, what to do?

November 14, 2019

8 Easy Fitness Tools To Take While Traveling

November 14, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Working out while traveling can be tough. Depending on where you’re staying, you may or may not have access to a gym that provides the equipment you want or need to get your workout in. Luckily, there are a many great pieces of fitness equipment that are light, portable and easy to throw in your car or in a suitcase. We’ve got our favorite pieces of fitness equipment to take while traveling below.

August 19, 2019

How Your Fitness Plan Should Shift As You Age

August 19, 2019/ Guest Author

Many adults slow down or even stop their training regimen as time passes, thinking that rest is the best thing for them or that it is too late to start their road to a more active lifestyle. But this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Lack of exercise can lead to an increased risk of injury and health problems, so it is important that you take the steps and make the adjustments you need to have a fitness plan that ages as gracefully as you do.

July 31, 2019

Retreat Workouts: Balance, Boot Camp & More

July 31, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

I was talking with one of our guests a few weeks ago as we were finishing up our beach hike. She mentioned that some of the workouts and movements we had done were things she wanted to remember so she could do them at home. I don’t post a lot of our actual retreat workouts here on the blog but it inspired me to add them here. A lot of our guests will jot down notes after class or on their phones during a break so they can remember certain sequences or moves. I figured why not post a few of the favorite workouts each week right here so our fitness retreat guests can come back and reference them and so can all of you.

June 13, 2019

Build Your Own Workout

June 13, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

It’s time to workout. You’re all suited up, ready to hit the gym and tackle this thing. You walk in and head over to your favorite machine that you always do. It’s getting kind of old and monotonous but you go anyway — day after day. Sound familiar? This is exactly what most of our boot camp vacation guests have a problem with too. One thing we hear all the time is that it’s hard to know what to change or how to mix it up.