How to begin a wellness routine that lasts
STORY: Karina Antenucci
TYLER POTTS
It can be overwhelming to start working out and eating better if you haven’t ever really done it, or it’s been a while. Many people start a new routine in a new year and then drop it around four to eight weeks later, says […]
Products that support your workouts with cutting-edge materials and functionality
Flywheel Home Bike
STORY: Karina Antenucci
House Fly
Now you can get your favorite spin classes in the comfort of your own home with a Flywheel Home Bike ($1,699, or $121 per month for 24 months). Ride anytime with the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-enabled at-home exercise bike, which streams live classes as well as offers an on-demand […]
If you’ve overdone it and are feeling post-workout aches and pains, and an ice pack isn’t cutting it, consider cryotherapy.
STORY: Jill Becker
In this technique, the body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for short bursts of time, which helps reduce inflammation, ease joint pain and muscle soreness, and increase blood flow. “Fitness enthusiasts, including many pro athletes, use it because it speeds up recovery times, allowing […]
Local fitness gurus offer their recommendations for equipment you can use at home
STORY: Nicole Letts
Megan Armstrong
Personal trainer
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Gliding Discs, available on Amazon, $12
TARGET MUSCLES: Core, legs, obliques and upper body
HOW TO USE: There are varying exercises you can do with the discs, but the goal is to move slow and controlled to keep tension on the muscles; […]
Reap the benefits of the great outdoors while working on your fitness
The East Palisades Trail is just one of the scenic area spots where you can get your walk or run on. PHOTO: Scott Reeves
STORY: Karina Antenucci
Fresh air and exercise are a solid […]
OUR GUIDE TO MAKING GOOD HEALTH YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
A new year brings a welcome clean slate, an opportunity to start fresh and try something new. The goal of getting fit and living a healthier lifestyle is at the top of the resolutions list for many people, which is one of the reasons gym memberships spike in January. This year, we wanted to help make your […]
Get the most out of your workout routine by following these best practices
Kim Schaper
kimschaper.com
STORY: Karina Antenucci
Your New Year’s goal may include getting stronger and more fit, but did you know that you could be sabotaging those efforts by not following some best practices before, during and after your workout? Brookhaven resident and women’s wellness expert Kim Schaper, […]
Freshen up a stale fitness routine by trying a new class this year
STORY: Karina Antenucci
Bored with your same-old exercise routine? Spice things up with one of these fun area classes.
Kickin’ It
Who doesn’t have a little aggression to work out after a stressful day? Punch and kick it out of your system while burning up to 900 calories an hour […]
CASTING DIRECTOR MENTORS A STATE INDUSTRY
WHAT MAKES ATLANTA A GOOD FIT FOR FILM? We knew we had something more to offer, what most other states wouldn’t have in the same depth, and that was the fact we had a great crew base here in Georgia. We had an experienced talent pool. We had a community that understood the value of the things we […]
STUNTMAN DOES HIS OWN ACTING
WHAT MAKES ATLANTA A GOOD FIT FOR FILM? The thing about Atlanta is you’ve got so many different elements and filming locations. You’ve got the country. You’ve got the woods. You’ve got three downtowns essentially. You’ve got the suburbs south and north of the city. You go farther north, and you’ve got the mountains. You’ve got the lakes. So […]
