The shift from laborous jobs to desk jobs has been increasing for some time now. The majority of people's days look something like this: commuting to work, working at a desk, sitting for lunch, working at a desk some more, commuting back home, and then unwinding (probably by watching tv or a …
Spice It Up For National Walking Day!
Happy National Walking Day! I am typically pretty oblivious to the random "holidays" that are sprinkled almost daily throughout the calendar year, but a full day to celebrate walking?? I can't say not to that. We talk a lot on here about all of the benefits that daily walks can have for your health …
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. …
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 …
Row, Row, Row Your Boat (For a Killer Workout)
Raise your hand if you've been victimized by cardio! It seems to me like there are two types of people: those who love cardio...and those who would rather watch paint dry. I'm the latter of the two. Which is why I choose to continuously change my cardio modality. One day I'm on the stepper, one day …
Lessons from the Mat: Confessions of a Yoga Enthusiast
There was a time in my life when I turned up my nose at the thought of yoga. Stretching and moving around on a mat for an hour? Boring! I would have rather run, lift weights, or play a sport. However, my opinion changed when I actually decided to go to a class. By the end of the hour, my legs were …
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“Ask the Trainer”: Cardio or Weights First?
Did you just start your fitness journey? Or are you thinking about getting started? If so, you might have a couple (or a ton) of questions about working out, exercise, and gym routines. This is totally normal! We all have to start somewhere - right? That's why we've rounded up the most popular …