Stop looking for a short cut to healthy
Well-rounded health calls requires consistent effort to do better. And it's worth it.
Movement as an act of service?
Examining the "why" of finding time for fitness.
What kind of fitness should I do?
There are so many options, and so many so-called "perfect" workouts. How do you know where to start?
How's your sleep these days (and why does it matter)?
(Reading time: 4 min, 30 sec) Hey, FTWer! Today is a love letter to sleep! It gives so much, and all it asks in return is that we snuggle under cozy blankets in comfy pajamas. How's that for a trade-off? But before we drift off into the
Food fuels your workday (not just your workout)!
(Reading time: 6 min total / 2 min with quick takeaways) Hey, FTWer! What’s for lunch? If we worked together, I’d ask you this most days—mostly because I’m really into food. In my senior year, I got the Foods Award, and the teacher introduced me by saying,
Where are you at on the sustainable health goal pyramid?
Someone who is still struggling to get to the gym regularly doesn't need to worry about optimizing.
What's Tight & What's Weak? Glutes & Hamstring Edition
In past issues, we worked out our aching neck and shoulders, we flexed our core knowledge of back pain. Now, we’re on to the bottom bits: our glutes (aka bum) and thighs. A quick rundown: As you know, keeping our muscles strong through the full range of motion available
Busy week? These moves make the most of even a quick workout
Build a routine with these six movement patterns, and you're guaranteed to get a well-rounded workout, even when you're short on time.
60-Minute Full-Body Workout
Download this 60-minute workout. It's super adjustable and covers the basic movement patterns we use every day.
30-Minute Full-Body Workout
Download this 30-minute workout. It's super adjustable and covers the basic movement patterns we use every day.
15-Minute Full-Body Workout
Download this 15-minute workout. It's super adjustable and covers the basic movement patterns we use every day.
Issue 28: Sore back? Strengthen your core!
If you work at a desk, your back is probably tight or sore. Strengthening up your core can help with that, but it takes more than just crunches!