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Approaching a milestone, Carina’s 30th birthday, she knew she wanted to set a goal for herself that would push her outside of her comfort zone. Having always lived an active lifestyle through competitive gymnastics, weightlifting, and running half marathons, she became curious about just how far she could take her physique. That curiosity is what inspired her to sign up for a bodybuilding competition in early 2026.

Small changes to your running form can lead to big improvements in your efficiency, speed, and risk of injury. Poor mechanics slow you down and place unnecessary stress on your joints, waste energy, and increase your risk of common running injuries.

Discover 5 expert-approved exercises to boost shoulder mobility, reduce pain, and improve stability. Learn why shoulder blade position matters and how to move better with Amanda Morch, Head of Specialized Personal Training at Body + Soul Fitness.

Good hip mobility is crucial for big, dynamic movements such as running, climbing, squatting, hinging, swinging. Even everyday tasks, like bending down to grab something, or getting into your car, rely on your hips.

Many people think that “success” in the gym is going 5 days a week, but that’s not necessarily true. Success looks different for each unique individual, and it’s about building a routine that’s sustainable, for you, for the long haul.

We had the opportunity to sit down with Lena, course graduate from our Personal Training Certificate, to hear about her background in fitness, her experience in our course, and how it’s influencing her future career in occupational therapy.

Jumping into running without a plan or building up slowly can make it easier to get injured and harder to stay motivated. Creating a running plan that works best with your current goals, fitness level and lifestyle will set you up for success.

Chronic pain and stress feed off one another, creating a self‑perpetuating cycle of discomfort and anxiety. Breaking that cycle requires an integrated, evidence‑based approach that treats both body and mind simultaneously.

A squat requires good mobility in the hips, knees, and ankles. In this article, we’ll focus on how to improve ankle mobility to help you upgrade your performance of lower body exercises like the squat.

A common misconception is that stretching is the best solution for tight hip flexors. While it can offer temporary relief, stretching doesn’t always address the root cause of the problem.