Recent renovations to the Morren Fitness Center, Calvin’s non-athletic gym facility, have introduced new equipment, expanding space for the growing number of student athletes. The renovations, which took place largely over winter break, were funded by more than $100,000 in private donations according to James Timmer, director of Calvin athletics. According to Timmer, the goal … Read more
On the surface, the shift seems obvious. People are working from home more and more. The schedule is more flexible. Time felt broken. So naturally, fitness follows a similar pattern. But the explanation is incomplete. The problem is not that people don’t want to work. That traditional fitness no longer fits how modern life is … Read more
Stay fit this spring on a budget with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Every year, Amazon throws several major sales events, and the biggest one is Prime Day in the summer. For the past few years, Amazon has been throwing huge spring sales and is throwing it again this year, the “Big Spring Sale,” happening now … Read more
Early spring is the perfect time to refresh our fitness gear. The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and our fitness motivation, often dormant during the winter months, is starting to flicker back to life. Plus, it’s also when lifestyle purchases can be made on a relatively tight budget. The Amazon Big … Read more
Whole foods like eggs, chicken, fish, milk, and soy are great sources of protein. However, people who work out regularly or vegetarians cannot find adequate protein in whole foods often reach for whey protein supplements to complete their daily protein intake and help grow lean muscle, reduce fat, and improve overall well-being. For those trying … Read more
For the better part of a decade, Whoop sold itself as a secret weapon for serious athletes. LeBron James is sure to slap on a corporate fitness band in the first year of Whoop. Michael Phelps came soon after. Other Whoop users include Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrick Mahomes, and Rory McIlroy. A message to the community? … Read more
Fitness icon Jack LaLanne has a lifelong goal of reaching his 100th birthday (and beyond), while spending his career making others smile and feel better. His motto was “Work out and eat right and you will retain youthfulness and vigor,” a mantra that served him well until his death at the age of 96 at … Read more
1 Jill McLaughlin “Discovering Crunch has been instrumental in my journey; I work out there six to seven days a week. I strength train with weights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, do TRX circuit training on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and do cardio dance classes on Sundays. I also walk for about an hour every night.” … Read more
The Smart Fit method, a fitness concept that offers personal training for longevity and health with studios in Park City and Millcreek, has been chosen by researchers at Arizona State University, in collaboration with specialists from the University of South Florida, for a study aimed at reversing human biological age. The research initiative, led by … Read more
This is as-told based on the conversation with Megan Roupfounder and CEO The Sculpt Societya digital fitness and wellness company headquartered in Los Angeles. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. In my 20s, I struggled with body image and negative self-talk. I feel so many women can relate. I live in New … Read more