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 …
Exercise
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 …
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 …
Tried a 21 day diet or given yourself three weeks to form a habit and failed? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! In fact, three weeks is only about a third of the time that it takes for a new habit to begin to solidify. Wait, what?! Aren’t habits formed in 21 days? Nope, it actually …
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 …
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 …
“It takes me three times as long to get ready to workout on days when I’m not feeling it,” a friend recently confessed. “What’s the secret to being enthusiastic about working out every day?” I laughed and tried to put her mind at ease by admitting that even those of us who love to exercise …
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 …
Okay, guys, you’re probably not going to grasp the whole exercise hair thing (unless you’re Fabio), but, ladies, I know you’re going to understand. When you exercise and you have long hair, you toss it up into a ponytail or a bun to get it out of your face. It also keeps it from sticking …