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Cubii JR Review – Is This Compact Elliptical Worth the Money?
It’s January, which – depending on where you live – means it’s cold, dark, and snowy. Getting outside for some fresh air and exercise isn’t always feasible this time of year. I work a desk job from home and getting some physical activity into my day is hard enough as it is. And although I work out three or four…
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The Best Under Desk Bikes and Ellipticals for Staying Fit While Working
A desk job certainly has its benefits, but one of the major setbacks is the lack of physical activity during the day. An exercise routine outside of office hours definitely helps, but unless you’re making time for physical activity throughout the day, it isn’t enough to cancel out the effects of sitting all day. But if you don’t have much…
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The Best Living Room Workouts – Get Fit in 20 Minutes!
These days, your options for working out may feel limited. Depending on where you live, the gyms may or may not be open and there may or may not be 3 feet of snow on the ground outside. And so many of us need to turn to our living rooms as our new exercise space. The good news is you…
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The 5 Best Fruits for Weight Loss (and Glowing Skin!)
I seldom touched on diet topics in the past because I believe that the “perfect diet” doesn’t really exist and what works will vary depending on the individual, their goals, and their dietary preferences. And I’m not an nutritionist. (I studied nutrition for my personal training certification, but it was more of a high level overview.) But I realized that…
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How My New 4-Week Workout Plan for Weight Loss Will Kickstart Your Fitness Journey (No Equipment Required!)
For a few months, I’ve been toiling away to create something that I feel is really missing in the home-fitness universe: A 4-week workout plan for weight loss, no equipment required – but that’s DOABLE for beginners and people who are struggling with time, budget, and motivation to work out consistently. Something simple but effective. Something that skips the overwhelm…
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The 21 Best Fitness Gifts Under $100
It’s true the leaves are only just starting to change, but the reality is the holidays are right around the corner. It’s definitely not too soon to start thinking about what gifts to get for your friends and family. But the fitness nut on your list can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re on a budget. The good news is…
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How to Use This Free Fitness & Weight Loss Calendar to Set Goals for 2021
We’re only just entering the last quarter of 2020, but I say it’s not too early to start looking forward to a happy and healthy new year (especially considering how this year turned out!) Of course, there’s no time like the present to make positive changes so you don’t have to wait until January to start working towards your fitness…
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Honest Fabletics Review – Is VIP Membership Worth the Money?
Fabletics’ ads have been peppered throughout my Facebook newsfeed for years now. I’ve always been curious about the brand, and from time to time I’ve clicked through to their website to look around. But I was wary of the VIP membership, and the discounts seemed a bit too good to be true, so I resisted the temptation to buy for…
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The 7 Best Ab Rollers on the Market for a Toned Midsection
I love a good ab workout and do my fair share of planks, leg lifts, and crunches. Honestly, I was even starting to get a little bit smug about my core strength. Then I got an ab roller and was instantly humbled! This simple training tool takes your ab workouts To. The. Next. Level. Not only that, ab rollers are…
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How to Lose Vanity Weight – 9 Things I Did to Break My Fitness Plateau
For the last few years, I’ve made a point of living a pretty active lifestyle. And for all that time, I’ve been pretty healthy, even relatively fit. But there has always been that last 5 pounds of “fluff”. It has no effect on my health, but it’s just… there. It’s been a symbol of my fitness plateau that’s pretty much…
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