Are there any benefits of spin class? Or is it just another fad exercise? Many people have asked if spin class is a good way to lose weight. I personally feel that spin class is an excellent way to lose weight and get fit. Granted, your first spin class will leave you with jelly legs…
In addition to helping you lose weight, the benefits of running and jogging include stress reduction, feeling happier, and sneaking in some daily exercise. While you may feel intimidated by the idea of jogging and running, I promise that it does get easier as you continue to make this exercise a daily priority in your…
Exercise and clean at the same time?! How is that even possible?! I don’t know anyone who loves to clean the house, but when I can get a workout in and exercise and clean at the same time, it’s a bit more tolerable. I’m all about the killing two birds with one stone mentality and…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
You know what stops a lot of people from exercising at home? Analysis paralysis. That’s right, they analyze everything from the padding of their carpet to the equipment that they have on hand to determine whether or not working out at home is feasible. Heaven forbid they start searching for exercise equipment online, because then…
Stay active with these exercise hacks while traveling! I always forget how much traveling and flying makes me want to exercise. Maybe it’s because I’m trapped in the small economy seats with leg room that wouldn’t even accommodate my seven year old daughter. Maybe in First Class the desire to run laps in the terminal…
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…
It was about this time last year when I first heard about Beachbody Challenge Groups. I hadn’t heard of them before and, not being one who is really motivated by competition, I was a bit leery. So, what is a Beachbody Challenge Group and how can it help you with your fitness goals? Let…