Olivia Prete

Walking with trekking poles, also known as Nordic walking, originated in the 1930s in Finland when cross country skiers sought a method of training during warm weather and when snow was scarce. Also called pole walking and ski walking,…

Plyo boxes are used in plyometric workouts. A plyometric workouts quickly expand and contract muscles to improve performance, most often in sports. A plyo box bought in a retail store can take a chunk out of your wallet, but you can save…

Well, you've finally found it. True love. The truest love you will ever encounter. There's only one little problem. And that's three thousand miles. Long distance relationships are hard enough with all the trust issues and communication…

You have booked your hotel and bought the plane tickets, and you're patting yourself on the back because you've gotten such great deals on everything. However, the next biggest expense after transportation and accommodations while you're…

The meaning and importance of aerobics, also called cardio exercise, becomes clear when you understand that it can extend your life and improve your overall health. Doing aerobic activity -- something that gets your heart pumping --…

Yoga and aerobic exercises both promote weight management and help prevent chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, anxiety and depression. However, these activities are not equivalent; aerobic exercise has powerful…

Tae Bo is an aerobics workout that combines the Korean martial art of tae kwon do with kickboxing, aerobics, yoga and dance. Billy Blanks, a martial arts master, created the workout concept in the mid-1980s. The routines can take up to…

Zumba instructor's aren't actually certified, they're licensed -- essentially becoming their own franchises in the fitness craze that's swept the world, with more than 15 million people taking Zumba classes in 180 countries. If you've…

Kickboxing was developed as a self-defense technique in East Asia about 2,000 years ago. Popularized in modern times by Bruce Lee, competitive kickboxing is now a sport enjoyed around the world. The combination of boxing and martial arts…

Zumba is an exciting group exercise that involves dance movements such as salsa, meringue, reggaeton and more, making it a great alternative to regular fitness classes. Like other group exercises, you require a certification in order to…