The benefits of walking are immense. Are you taking advantage of them? Can’t run? No worries! Walking is a great alternative and a heck of a lot easier on your body. After two knee surgeries, I remember feeling lucky that I could even walk, because for a while there it was iffy. Unfortunately, for many…
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…
I love that so many people want to go to the gym and workout. It’s a good thing – generally. However, there are three things to always do at the gym that I don’t think many people are aware of. Or maybe they’re aware, but just think it doesn’t really apply to them. Whatever the…
One thing you may not know about me is that I am a big advocate for students’ rights – especially when it comes to dyslexia. How does that relate to the NASM-CPT and studying? Well, my oldest son has severe dyslexia and is planning on taking the exam in a couple of years. So, we’ve…
If I was thinner and more muscular, I’d be a lot happier. No matter what I do, I will never be able to lose those 10 pounds that haunt my hips. I hate yoga. I tell myself a lot of lies to make excuses for, get out of, and capitalize on situations. We all do….
You guys, it’s been a stressful year. The only thing that’s seemed certain is change – and lots of it. From moving to selling our house (holy shitake mushrooms that was stressful!) to quitting my job of seven years to branch out on my own to enrolling our kids in school after a decade of…
I did a crazy thing on Friday afternoon. Something that I didn’t really anticipate doing anytime soon (possibly ever). I joined a new gym. Wait, what?! Shouldn’t I, as a personal trainer, already belong to a gym?! Perhaps. But here’s the thing. I’ve gotten comfortable working out at home. I’m a total introvert at heart…
I often find that people think that if you love fitness, that you have to love all of fitness. After all, if you love Pilates you must love to run or do push-ups too, right? Fitness is fitness and exercise is exercise. Ah, yes, well, that’s not true at all. In fact, even though I…
Learn how to modify a Beachbody workout so that it works for you! I’ve tried a lot of workout programs in my time. I can still remember wearing leg warmers and going with my mom to a women’s gym when I was in middle school. And then there was that VHS tape with the 80s…
Visual reminders are powerful when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. If you surround yourself with messages of positivity and hope, you’ll find that your attitude becomes more optimistic and hopeful. The opposite is also true, so be careful what messages you’re sending to yourself.
Intrinsic motivation can be a tricky thing – especially when it comes to exercise. We know we should do it, but it’s often a lot easier not to do it in favor of other things. Getting to the point where we’re intrinsically motivated to get up off the sofa or out of bed in the…
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…