Your hamstrings are a collection of three muscles located in the back of your thigh to your knee - the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. They work together to help you bend your knee and extend your hip....
Why would you hire a personal trainer? Isn't personal training for athletes or for people recovering from injuries? No - personal training has benefits beyond workouts crafted to improve performance! Whether you are just getting started in the gym or a seasoned gym-goer ...
Whether you're swimming, jogging, weight lifting, or even just walking, your muscles are working, and your body is burning calories. But sometimes, when we're at the gym or just up and moving, we want to be doing literally anything else. Even though our mind can be ...
Besides fighting the urge to over-decorate the house and eat all those sweet treats, one of the most challenging parts of Halloween is picking your costume!...
When was the last time you tried something new? New experiences can feel daunting whenever we don't know what to expect from the experience. We all get a little nervous during our first workout at a new gym, just like we can all be a little nervous during our first time ...
A great workout needs great music! That's why you always see people in the gym wearing earbuds, and the group fitness studios are always turning up the speakers. Having a solid playlist can easily help to fuel you through any type of workout....
Dry needling isn't new to physiotherapy, but it is new to O2! This therapy technique uses small, thin needles to target trigger points in your muscles that will help get rid of the knots that are causing you pain. Getting poked with needles can sound a little ...
It's getting to be that time of year when the weather cools and you can run outside again. Or if you are losing motivation to stay active after bikini season, set yourself up with a fitness goal during the holidays. Consider running a Monster Dash for Halloween, a ...
Bodyweight workouts are great if you're just getting started or when you don't have access to a gym. However, adding resistance bands is a simple way to add a more of a challenge to your classic booty workout!...
We've said it once, and we'll say it again: it's so important to train your glutes! Your glutes are one of your largest muscle groups, and their strength affects so much of your body's ability to comfortably move and perform everyday tasks....