Knowing your body type can help you choose exercises that will give you the best results for your efforts. The Skinny on Body Types Let’s talk body types, shall we? As I’m sure you’ve seen, there are different body types out there in this big old world. In case you didn’t know their exact name,…
Stuck at the office or on your computer all day? No worries! You can still get exercise at work with these six tricks! Exercise is a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle, but so many of us struggle with sneaking in exercise regularly. That’s why figuring out how to squeeze a little exercise in during…
Running with a jogging stroller is a lot different than running alone, but these tips for running with a jogging stroller can help make it easier! To Run or Not to Run Owning a jogging stroller can be the difference between jogging or not jogging. You see, being a parent means that you now have…
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…
It used to be that every year, right around mid-October, I’d start thinking about all the ways I was going to not gain weight over the holidays. I’d join DietBets, start restricting my diet, join a gym, buy new workout clothes to motivate myself…you name it, I was determined to do it. I’d get through…
Exercising during the holidays isn’t as hard as you might think. Here’s why. The holidays are a time to indulge, have fun, and celebrate the wonders of the season! The wonders of the season don’t include too tight pants and gaining weight though. In fact, exercising during the holidays is probably more important than…
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…
Stress gets a bad rap, and while it usually deserves it, there is also a thing such as good stress. While bad stress can have a negative, sometimes fatal impact on our health, good stress is that little extra oomph that propels us forward. Let’s break it down.
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 swear sometimes I think I am channeling my inner cave woman. Not because I have poor hygiene or poor nutrition and no healthcare, but because of my wicked sense of stress. Man, I carry it around like the weight of the world some days.
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….
Have you heard the phrase “Never miss a Monday”? If you’ve been exercising for any length of time you probably have seen it posted somewhere or your trainer or coach has said it. What’s the deal with Mondays anyway? Why is missing a Monday worse than missing a Tuesday or even the middle of the…