Standing desks are an increasing trend, and a trend that is beneficial to health. Sitting is becoming a prominent risk factor to so many diseases. Outcomes from sitting are almost similar to those of smoking cigarettes. The purchase of a standing desk at work is a simple way to decrease sedentary …
The Perfect Gym Bag
Have you ever pulled up to the gym and realized you forgot your headphones? What about a hair tie? Or deodorant? Today we're going to talk about what to pack for the gym so that you never forget the essentials or have to go smelly in public post-gym ever again. My Gym Bag Well first, you need …
Do This, Not That: Beginner Workout Edition
We've all tried committing to working out before. More often than not, we're great at it for a week or two, and good ol' life gets in the way. Each time this happens, it's harder and harder to get back to some kind of workout routine. So let's talk about some ways to help you get back on track and …
Creative Ways To Exercise
I've heard the term, "allergic to exercise" one too many times. Many of us think of exercising and immediately have thoughts of an intimidating gym, or a marathon run around a city. It's a new year, which means most of us are looking for ways to increase our physical activity. Are you looking to …
How Long Will It Take Me To Get In Shape!
If you are reading this, you have most likely fell for a "six pack in six weeks" type of trap at least once. But no worries! This honestly happens to the best of us. Many of us, when looking to get in shape, would love for the process to be as quick and as painless as possible. This unfortunately is …
HELP – I sit all day and I can’t get up!
By now, we’ve all heard about the detrimental effects that sedentary behavior can have on our bodies and our overall health. While knowing this information is important, many of us still find it difficult to get enough physical activity in during the day, especially for those who sit at a desk for …
I just CAN’T today!
I just CAN’T today! Do you ever experience those days where the LAST thing you want to do is workout?? Maybe you’re feeling low on energy, maybe you’re stressed out, or maybe you just really really don’t want to. I’m here to tell you that all of this is normal and guess what, it’s OKAY! Sometimes …
The Best Body Weight Exercises
These cold winter months can make it difficult to find motivation to get off the couch and start moving. The weather can be such an easy excuse to skip the gym, but luckily there’s plenty of different body weight exercises that can be done in the comfort of your own home! The best part is, no …