Corrie Alexander
Corrie Alexander is a former ISSA-certified personal trainer, home fitness advocate, and founder of The Fit Careerist. A proponent of personal growth and a self-proclaimed fitness app-junkie, Corrie shares tips and product reviews with the goal of helping others on their own fitness journey.
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How to Reduce the Effects of Sitting All Day – Whether You’re at Home or at Work
Not all that long ago, I was wrapping up a busy workday at home where I had more or less been glued to the screen for eight hours. When I stood up, I felt a sharp pain in my mid-back. Although it caught me by surprise, it shouldn’t have; I’d been sitting all day and my back was paying the price. My experience isn’t unique; sedentary lifestyles are the norm in North America. Unfortunately, the risks of sitting extend beyond the odd kink in your back. Humans were designed to get more activity in life, and sedentary behavior is not doing our health any favors. It left me wondering how…
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Lumen Metabolism Tracker Review: Can This Device Really Help You Train Your Body to Burn More Fat?
One thing that’s always been a source of frustration for me is not really knowing what’s going on in my body. I might think I’m doing all the right things to optimize my health and fitness, but how do I actually know if it’s working? That’s why my interest was immediately piqued when I first heard about the Lumen Metabolism Tracker. The Lumen is a revolutionary new device designed to help you hack your metabolism. I’ve had mine for just over two weeks now, and I’m completely obsessed! So if you need help optimizing your nutrition, losing weight, or improving your health in general, you’ll definitely want to stick around…
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Honest Gorilla Mat Review: Does It Stand Up to High Impact Exercise?
Before we dig into this Gorilla Mat review, I have a confession to make: One of the reasons I’m obsessed with working out from home is that I’m cheap. I don’t want to spend a ton of money on an expensive gym membership, and my home workout gear is limited to an exercise mat and a few sets of dumbbells. Dumbbells are dumbbells. But exercise mats? I learned the hard way you shouldn’t skimp on quality. Since I started my fitness journey a little more than three years ago, I have been through more exercise mats than I can count. Most of them were around $20 and invariably ended up…
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FitOn Review: Is This Free App Too Good to Be True?
I think most people will agree that the old adage “you get what you pay for” is mostly true. And never am I more suspicious of a product’s value than when it’s being offered for free. You ask yourself, why is it free? Is it just not that good? That’s why when I first heard about FitOn, a fitness app that gives you free access to it’s library of fitness videos, I was suspicious of its quality. But the app is very highly rated, so I decided to check it out for myself and see what all the hoopla is about. Spoiler alert: I was pleasantly surprised! I did end…
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How to Calculate Calories for Your Weight Loss Goal (Free Calculator)
It’s no secret that when it comes to weight loss, it really boils down to calories in, calories out. Yes, the quality of your calories matter when it comes to your health, body composition, and metabolism, but speaking from a strictly mathematical perspective, a calorie is a calorie. You may also already know that 3500 calories equals roughly 1 pound. So if you want to burn 1 pound of fat in a week, you would need to burn 500 calories a day more than what you’re consuming. But, from here, I find people tend to have a lot of questions, like: Is a 500 calories per day deficit a good…
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Daily Burn Review – Combining Fitness and Community
Most of the time, I am happy to work out on my own. I can go at my own pace and challenge myself without having to worry about what anyone else is doing. But once in a while, I wish I could work out with a group of people for the social aspect of it. And group workouts, well… There’s just not a lot of those happening right now with the pandemic. In my search of a virtual workout group, I stumbled upon Daily Burn, an online fitness platform that streams live workouts every day. They also have an arsenal of fitness programs you can stream from your computer or…
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How to Lose Weight Without Cardio – 6 Strategies that Actually Work
Cardio. Some people love it, others hate it. But if you’re here reading this right now, you’re probably in the latter party. I get it. Cardio has some serious downsides. For one thing, cardio sessions take forever. Not everyone has time to spend 30-60 minutes on a spin bike every day. It can also be a bit boring for some people. Although some amount of cardio is important for your overall health and longevity, the truth is you don’t actually need it to lose weight. In fact, many calisthenics athletes do very little running and get their heart rate up through other means. I’m happy to share with you how…
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Best Barre Workout at Home: My Review of The Dailey Method
I have been curious about barre and pilates for ages, but just never got around to trying it out because I didn’t know where to find a good class that I could do from home. That’s why I was so excited when I was asked to try out The Dailey Method’s online barre classes, so I could get a taste of everything this style of fitness has to offer. And I wasn’t disappointed! If you are interested in barre-style workouts, this is my review of The Dailey Method and why I think it’s the best barre workout at home you can find online. Disclaimer: I was given free access to…
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How to Burn 1000 Calories a Day (Even if You Have a Desk Job)
When it comes to fitness, calories matter. A lot. How many you burn and how many you consume will determine your weight, while the kind of calories you consume and the kind of exercise you do will determine your body composition. But the truth is, most of us don’t burn enough calories on any given day without putting in a concentrated effort. It’s even harder if you want to lose weight quickly, especially considering that to lose 1 pound you need to burn 3500 calories. So if, for example, you wanted to lose 2 lbs a week, you’d have to create a calorie deficit of 1000 calories per day. If…
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Calisthenics Ab Workouts at Home for a Killer Core
Ab workouts are my favorite. There’s just nothing like the feeling of burning abs. Plus, having a strong core helps you in all other areas of fitness! But they can be a tricky area to zone in on, especially if you’re not a fan of the gym. That’s why home calisthenics ab workouts are my favorite for targeting those hard-to-reach core muscles. If you’re looking for the best home exercises to get a killer core, you’re in the right place. We’re going to walk through everything you need to know to get the most out of your core workouts! Table of Contents 1 | The role of calisthenic ab workouts…
