Active Rest Day Workouts for Recovery
Time for a rest day? Make it an active one! Here are some of our favorite active rest day workouts and why they’re so important for recovery.
Strength Training for Weight Loss Without Equipment
Strength training is such a great way to help you achieve your physical fitness goals. Whether that is to feel stronger, lose weight, or generally feel happier within yourself, strength training can help. However, not everyone has access to a gym where there is a weight section of equipment and machines. And some of us…
Strength Training for Weight Loss
Think cardio is the only way to lose weight? Think again! Strength training for weight loss is one of the most effective ways out there.
Strength Training for Beginners
Strength training for beginners – it’s a great way to build lean muscle, reduce weight, and develop better body functionality.
5 Best Beachbody Workouts for Weight Loss
Want to kickstart your health and fitness? Check out these five Beachbody workouts for weight loss that will get you toned and slimmed down!
What Size Exercise Ball Should I Get?
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 Hate Yoga (and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself)
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….
Precision Nutrition: Week 9 Update
The best laid plans of mice and men, right? Okay, friends, so let’s talk a Precision Nutrition update. It’s been nine weeks – almost 10! – of lessons, workouts, and habits. Has it helped? Has it changed anything? And what you’re really wondering, have I lost a gazillion pounds? In short, yes, yes, and hahahahaha…
3 Fitness Confessions
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…
5 Stocking Stuffers for Fitness Fanatics
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…
20+ Gifts for Fitness Lovers
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…
5 Best Water Bottles for Fitness
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…
Are You a Critic or a Cheerleader?
“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…
Walking Safety Tips
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…
What Do Resistance Exercise Band Colors Mean?
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…