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 …
30 Minute Turkey Day Workout
Thanksgiving Day is here! A day to relax, eat great food, watch football, and connect with your family. I know there is a ton to do prepping food, getting the house ready, or planning to get ahead of the traffic to get to your delicious dinner. I know what you’re thinking, though, “When will I have …
Tips For Self-Control This Thanksgiving
The season of eating is nearly upon us! Whether you start near Halloween or you hold out until Thanksgiving, this time of the year can be VERY challenging to keep ahold of self-control when it comes to eating. While I think it's important to enjoy your favorite dishes (yes, including your mom's …
It’s World Television Day–Let’s Turn It Off
You heard me right. Turn off the TV. It'll be there tomorrow, and the next day, and the next. I know it's supposed to be TV's day, but don't we watch enough TV without dedicating a whole day to it? So for this World Television Day, I'm challenging you to turn off the TV, and get up and do …
Slow Your Roll: Enjoy Traveling
Traveling is underrated in my opinion. Specifically, road trips. They don't have to be quiet, boring, and never-ending. Instead of looking at it as a burden, you can make it fun. I mean, don't get me wrong, you're still going to have to spend hours in the car, but throughout the drive, there's a …
Sets and Reps and Weights – Oh My!
I have a question for you: What are your fitness goals? Do you want to gain muscle? Increase your strength? Build endurance? These are questions you need to ask yourself while designing your workout program. The exercises you do and the reps/sets you complete play a huge role in your fitness journey …
Motivation for Success: Making Changes Last
Finding the motivation to reach our goals can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. We know it's there somewhere...but we just can't seem to obtain it. To address this issue, health coaches and behavior change specialists often use a method called motivational interviewing. This …
Training Time: Strength or Cardio First?
There is a lot of thought that goes into figuring out your workout for the day. One of the biggest challenges individuals question when it comes to working out is determining if they should do cardio or strength-based training first. This is one of those topics that have become very controversial …