Friends, I have been seriously been slacking on getting my nutrition under control. Blame it on stress or the colder weather or the whole moving in less than a month thing, but whatever has been the cause of it, I’ve been neglecting getting those portions in line. So, instead of worrying about what’s in the…
Snow days are awesome days for family fitness fun! In fact, you can burn so many calories that the hot chocolate and cookies that you have when you come inside won’t even phase you! If you’re stuck wondering how to make the next snow day one that your entire family enjoys, check out the five…
We’ll be re-doing our home gym soon and I’ve been scouring Pinterest for ideas. Some are obviously way out of our budget (which is like $200) and some look like they could work. But, since I haven’t ever really designed a fabulous home gym before (I currently workout in a basement with 6 foot ceilings…and…
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…
Some days we roar with our accomplishments, shouting our feats of strength and runs of record time to the world. And other days, we quietly continue on our journey, lifting weights, sweating on the elliptical, and dragging ourselves through a long run. Work outs aren’t always great and sometimes just getting through it feels like…
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…
“Why can’t you ever stick with anything?” “Ugh! Seriously, you’re going to eat a piece of candy?!” “Oh my gosh, look how your stomach sticks out, look at the cellulite on your thighs, and oh my gosh, are those stretch marks?! You look awful!” “You’re never going to be good at Pilates or yoga or…
There are two kinds of moms in this world: You either love working out with your kids or you run from it. Sometimes literally. If you’re feeling a smidge guilty that I’m going to call you out for being the former, rest assured, I am right there with you, sister. Working out with kids was…
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…
Some people need more roses, some need more chocolate, but we all need more water. I’m not sure when I first started to realize that I needed more water in my life, but I can take a guess that it was about the time I moved to Phoenix, Arizona in the late 90s. Just reading…
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…
When was the last time you took a rest day? A day without exercise where you simply let your body catch up on rebuilding all of the muscle that you’ve been breaking down in your workouts and simply let it rest? If you had to pause and think about it for longer than a few…
You’ve heard the term and know it’s some sort of measurement, but do you know what BMI really is? Simply put, BMI or Body Mass Index is the approximation of the amount of fat on your body. It gives you and your doctor an estimation of how your body is composed and can serve as…
Walking is a great low-impact exercise. It’s free, it can be done anywhere, and it can really help burn off the calories. So, while it’s important to make sure you have the right workout clothes and sneakers for your daily jaunt, it’s equally as important that you know how to stay safe while out there…
When shopping for exercise bands, not all are created equal. In fact, if you’ve ever shopped for a resistance band, chances are that you’ve noticed that they come in different colors. No, friends, those colors aren’t just for fashion or to match your workout outfits, they actually indicate the resistance of the bands. And just…