Sometimes it’s hard to resist having a late night snack right before bed. Maybe you ate dinner hours ago and are craving something salty or sweet, and just have to have a little something before you go to sleep. However, doing so can have some negative effects on your body such as weight gain or …
Set Yourself Up for Success
If you're bored with your current workout routine and aren't seeing results you want, then it might be time to give your fitness plan a makeover. One of the simplest ways to add variety to your workouts is to play around with your set and rep scheme. You don't need to do three sets of twelve reps …
Do You Hate Working Out?
Are you someone that cringes at the idea of working out? Someone that thinks of going for a run, or going to the gym as punishment? There are even some people that claim to be "allergic" to exercise. As I'm sure you're aware, whether you like it or not, physical activity is a necessity when it comes …
Shift Your Mindset, Reach Your Goals
Are you working out for all the right reasons? What made you step into the gym (or start your run, go to a fitness class, etc.)? What's the driving force behind your actions? Why do you want to reach your goals? In other words... What's Your Why? There are two basic types of motivation: intrinsic …
It’s Getting Hot In Here!
What do you get when you engage your mind, body, soul, and a little heat? Hot yoga. Getting overall benefits of strength, flexibility, stress reduction, mindfulness, while also getting an amazing sweat. Hot yoga is even a great form of more subtle cardio. Still not sold? Here are some reasons that …
I’m With The Bands
Once upon a time, I thought that resistance bands were only for 70 year old women in their Pilates classes. I would roll my eyes at the thought of using them for strength work. However, after doing some research and trying them out myself, I had a change of heart. Turns out, resistance bands can …
Reboot Your Routine
Looking to revamp and reboot your workout routine? It might be as simple as changing up your rep scheme! Check out these rep variations for added intensity and variability! Solution 1: Drop Sets First at bat - drop sets. Typically, you might be doing 3 sets of 12, 4 sets of 10, etc. Instead, …
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 …