Two years ago I ran my first half marathon; if you had told me that just two and a half years ago, I would’ve laughed at you! How could I run a half marathon without even running a single mile? I considered myself — at that point — totally and utterly physically inept, incapable of reaching su...
I dated a guy once who used the sort of language I was only ever used to hearing women use about their bodies. He was fat and disgusting, he would say, he was getting a gut, his muscles weren’t defined enough. He went to the gym religiously, not out of self-care, but out of self-hate. Not alwa...
Despite the fact that kettlebells and bodyweight workouts might win the gym popularity contest right now, fitness pros agree: Not only are exercise machines totally fine to use, they might be especially helpful if you’re new to working out. 5 Reasons Running May Not Help You Lose Weight READ “It’s t...
Powering through a workout after a long day can be gruelling. We can all relate to those days when you just aren’t feeling it. But adding music to a high-energy routine can be just the fix you need. That’s where the Les Mills’ barbell full body workout, BODYPUMP™, comes in. The unique fitness class...
Meet Charlestown trainer, Kelsey! How long have you been involved in personal training and what made you decide to start? 2 years. I completed my Bachelor Degree in Exercise and Sports Science. Everyone else wanted to go on to do Physio, EP or Personal Training, I wanted to create my own little nich...
