Running is a great way to stay in shape and something that you can do all year long, provided you have the right gear. Affiliate links below. If you purchase from a link, I may receive a small commission. Thank you! Don’t stay cooped up inside and miss out on the beautiful scenery and thrill…
Studio apartment? 3′ x 5′ spot in the living room between the bookshelf and the toy chest? If you’re hesitating to start working out, because your workout space is tiny, have no fear – workouts can take place in small spaces. Figuring out how to exercise in a small space is as simple as LMNOP!
Not sure what size exercise ball to get? This will help break it down. I love, love, love working out with a stability or exercise ball! I love that I can get not only a great workout that’s fun and different, but I love that I’m getting an intense core workout while working on my…
Looking for some last minute stocking stuffers for your favorite fitness fanatic? Stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank, but will still get you that “Best Gift Giver Ever” award? Then check out the five under $20 stocking stuffers below! They’re sure to win your favorite fitness fanatic’s heart! And if you’re looking for full-on…
Trying to figure out what to get the fitness fanatic in your life for the holidays? It can be a challenge for sure! There are so many different options out there that narrowing it down to just the right gift isn’t easy. Thankfully, the 20+ ideas below are sure winners that will land you in…
Before you head out the door for the gym or turn the DVD player on for your workout, make sure you have your water bottle with you. Yes, most gyms have fountains in case you forget yours, but taking your own water bottle is not only easier, it’s also much more likely to result in…
Congratulations! You’ve just had your baby and you’re ready to get back in shape now that you’re getting lots of sleep and are well rested! It’s hard knowing what to do with all of this maternity leave time now that the baby has been born. Wait, what?! That’s not how it’s going?!? Of course it’s…
I’m a country music fan, so when I’m getting some cardio in, it’s my genre of choice. Since I try to keep things at a moderately quick pace (130-140 beats per minute), it’s not always easy finding country music to match that. If you’re looking for a country music exercise playlist too, here’s what I…
Last week I talked about the pros and cons of working out at home, but this week I want to talk about the gym. That place where most people feel that they absolutely must go in order to get fit and trim. That place that can invoke fear in the hearts of even the most…
I distinctly remember telling the last gym I joined that the reason I was joining was because I needed to get out of the house. As a work-from-home, homeschooling mom, my life was very much confined to the space where my kids were. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I knew I would…
When I was in high school, I was so bad at sports that I was assigned Ping Pong as my PE class. For two semesters. Looking back now, I have to laugh, because I was equally as bad at Ping Pong as I was at every other thing I tried. Well, except for the semester…
Does muscle weigh more than fat? Nope! Here’s why. Have you ever said or heard, “I don’t like doing resistance training with weights, because muscle weighs more than fat and I’m trying to lose weight”? It’s a common statement that people make when they sit down with a personal trainer for the first time. I…
Need some extra motivation? Need a fitness app to push you to reach your goals? Here are seven must-have apps that will help you track your nutrition, record your exercise, put you in competition with others, and help you get the very best workout you can. Which ones are already on your phone?
Some people are not naturally morning people. Thankfully, I’m perfectly content getting up at 4am these days, but that’s not always been the case. When I realized that, for me, the morning was the most effective time for exercising, I knew I had to change my sleeping-in-until-7am ways. If you want to work out in…
Stress can wreak havoc on your health. It causes depression, leads to tightened muscles, harms the heart and the brain, and, yet, for many of us the stress of daily living is hard to shake off. For me, stress sits in my shoulders. It hunkers down for the long haul and sometimes even recruits my…