Self-Care: Good for the Body, Good for Business

by Julie Zuleger The stress of working from home, sitting at a computer all day, and meetings can play havoc on the body and the mind. What is the answer? Self-care. Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can perform at the highest level possible, prevent disease, and promote physical, emotional, and mental […]
Can Foam Rolling Really Get Rid of Cellulite?

The short answer: sort of. Using a foam roller is a proven way to loosen tight muscles, speed recovery after a tough workout, and prevent injuries. Lately, though, we’ve been hearing about another big benefit of rolling out: banishing cellulite. The FasciaBlaster, MELT Rollers, and Be Aligned Rollers all promise to erase those annoying lumps and bumps under the […]
4 Steps to Proper Post Workout Recovery

Most gym-goers believe that the key to making the most of their workouts is training hard, day in and day out. Though intense exercise is essential, if you don’t give your body a chance to recover between sessions, you’ll be setting yourself up for a great setback. Proper recovery is just as crucial to improving […]
3 Key Spots to Foam Roll to Prevent Injuries & Increase Mobility

Ketanga Fitness Retreats puts on fitness vacations all around the world (you can check out the full line up at KetangaFitness.com). On one of their recent fit trips to Tulum, the focus of the trip was recovery and mobility with Coach Chelsea Aguiar, and they used our Tiger Tail Roadsters before and after workouts to help their muscles recover and […]
3 Ways You Can Recover Like An Olympian!

After binge watching hours upon hours of the 2016 Rio Olympics, you might be inspired to start training like an Olympian. But before you go crazy with ramped up mileage, double weights, and an extra dose of soreness, Happy Muscles Blog is here to help you learn how to recover like an Olympian! What is a […]
The Foam Roll Routine

As endurance athletes, we are innately stubborn people. We’ll be the first to argue with anyone who tells us we can’t do something, find exhilaration in pushing our bodies to find new limits and seek thrill when we push the line of that limit again and again. So, when we inevitably hit the wall of […]
Why You Should Never Skip a Warm-Up

When you have to work out but are pressed for time, skipping the warm-up seems reasonable. But little did you know that those few extra minutes you spend warming up are very important both for your performance and overall health. As marathon season is just around the corner, it helps to know why warming up […]
4 Steps to Proper Post Workout Recovery

Most gym-goers believe that the key to making the most of their workouts is training hard, day in and day out. Though intense exercise is essential, if you don’t give your body a chance to recover between sessions, you’ll be setting yourself up for a great setback. Proper recovery is just as crucial to improving […]
Muscle Knots After Back Workouts: What to Do About Them

If you are someone who regularly performs back workouts, you probably already know that it is not unusual to experience muscle knots after you have finished with your exercise routine. The worst part about it is that the aches and pains from these knots can last for hours or even days, leaving you in agony […]
How to Use Technology to Improve Your Running Lifestyle

When I first ventured into the world of running for health and fitness, I didn’t really have a plan or any idea of how to be effective. I’d run around my neighborhood aimlessly, and usually, I found myself fatiguing far earlier than I wanted to. I even ran into a few injuries here and there, pun […]