PSA: You don’t need a pull-up bar, a barbell or a lat-pull machine to build serious strength in your back. If you want a strong back, dumbbells can work wonders, especially if you have access to a range of weights to challenge yourself towards progressive overload. So many of us want to focus on our … Read more
When your back is feeling tight, that cracking sound and sensation you get when you twist or stretch it just right can offer such satisfying relief. But sweet relief aside, is it bad to crack your back or get someone else to crack it for you? Here’s what you should know. What exactly is the … Read more
Naming a stretch the World’s Greatest Stretch is a big call. A really big call. So how do you even do it, what is it good for and is it worth the hype? Here’s everything you need to know. World’s Greatest Stretch – Brit ✕ World’s Greatest Stretch – Brit How to do the World’s … Read more
We’ve had an amazing time so far bringing you some incredible conversations on the YogaFokus Daily podcast, with guests such as Gabby Bernstein, Jameela Jamil, Flex Mami, Turia Pitt, and calming weekly meditations from Shona Vertue. While season 1 of the podcast has wrapped, YogaFokus Daily is excited to bring you something new during the … Read more
Sometimes you need to slow things down to get to where you want to go, and there’s a reason so many runners and YogaFokus trainers believe in the adage run slow to get fast. While we love a running PB as much as the next person, not every run needs to be a fast one. … Read more
The YogaFokus trainers are all huge fans of walking – and for good reason. Getting your step count up won’t cost you a cent, doesn’t require any equipment, and you don’t need a high level of strength or fitness to get started. Walking also offers a huge variety of health benefits, improving your cardiovascular fitness, … Read more
First time around, dumbbell Romanian deadlifts can feel a little awkward. Where do you look? How far down do you bend? Where are the dumbbells positioned? And where are you supposed to feel it? Use this guide to master this exercise with confidence and get the most out of every rep. Romanian Deadlift – Katie … Read more
Whether you’ve been working out for years or you’re just starting out on your fitness journey, you’ve probably heard of calisthenics before. It’s been around for centuries, is incredibly beneficial for your overall strength and fitness, and chances are, it’s already part of your routine! What is calisthenics? Calisthenics is a form of strength training … Read more
For many women, strength training is an incredibly empowering pursuit and it’s no surprise it’s one of the most popular training styles in the YogaFokus app. From starting out as a beginner, to seeing your strength increase and discovering how much you’re capable of – it’s an unbeatable feeling! And for so many women in … Read more
In the world of all things fitness, there’s a lot of rock-solid advice out there that’s backed by science, but there’s also a lot of noise, fluff and straight-up BS. Here at YogaFokus, we’re always going to promote fitness advice that’s grounded in science and the nuggets of wisdom that are going to set you … Read more
