One great way to stick to consistent physical activity is to have a friend join you. Over 80% of Americans do not get their recommended amount of exercise. However, having a friend join in on your exercise can be beneficial in order to help you reach your fitness goals and stay consistent. Why work …
Gifts To Give Your Forever Valentine (Yourself!)
Ah, February 14th - we meet again. I have mentioned this in other posts but despite currently being in a happy and healthy relationship...I really can't get down with Valentine's Day. Am I a romantic? 100%. Do I love showing my loved ones how much I appreciate them? Absolutely! But do I love the …
Fitness Resolutions You Can Actually Stick With
T'is that special stretch of time between holidays - with New Year's Eve quickly approaching, let's talk about resolutions! New Year's resolutions are sometimes really difficult to stick with; there's plenty of reasons for this, but most of the time it's because the set goals are unrealistic. …
No gym? No problem!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed at the gym? Do you have to drive to get to your gym? Does time sometimes get in the way of you going? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, I have the perfect solution for you. Here are 5 exercises that you can do right from your home, dorm room, or …
Why You Shouldn’t Exercise on an Empty Stomach
Will You Burn More Fat if you Fast? There is a general idea that if you fast before you work out, you’ll burn more fat. The short answer is no, you won’t burn any more fat if you decide to exercise on an empty stomach. While it would be great to unlock the key to fast and easy weight loss, this is …
Staying Active in the Cold
It's that time of year again, the temperature is getting colder and my motivation to stay active is no where to be found. Why does this weather make it so hard to get up and accomplish a workout or go on a walk? If this sounds like you, know that you are not alone. Keep these ideas in mind the next …
When You Shouldn’t Workout
Looking for an excuse to skip the gym today? You're too busy, have Netflix to catch up on, it's your cat's birthday, you're feeling lazy, etc. Unfortunately, those excuses shouldn't keep you from a great workout. But I have good news! There are some reasons why you should take a breather from the …
Take a Stand
Are you sitting down right now? If so, how long have you been sitting for? A half hour, an hour, maybe two? Like most of us, you probably spend a majority of your day parked in a chair (eating, driving, homework, Netflix, etc.). Unfortunately, all those minutes start to add up! No matter how active …