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Aaptiv Review: Customized Home Workouts Done Right
Let’s get real about something: a lot of us don’t have a ton of motivation to work out right now. Honestly, I’m feeling it too. Home workouts have always been my jam, but after a month in isolation, it’s hard not to let the psychological effects weigh you down. Yet, for that very reason, it’s more important than ever to…
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Are Mini Workouts Effective? The Lowdown on if Less Really is More
Time is a finite resource, and most of us already feel like we don’t have enough of it. Between work, family obligations, and other adulting we need to do from one day to the next, exercise can quickly end up on the back burner. And with everything else that’s been going on in the world this year, I’ve found it…
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YogaDownload Review – The Best Online Yoga Subscription for 2020?
You’ve probably already heard that a regular yoga practice comes with a lot of health benefits; improved posture, flexibility, mobility, and balance, to name a few. But did you know it also complements any fitness regime beautifully? Regular stretching helps you stave off injury, and as you improve your range of motion, you get better at your workouts! I started…
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5 Non-Running Cardio Workouts You Can Do at Home
It’s no secret that cardiovascular exercise is super important to your health, not to mention your waistline. It’s the king of calorie burn and a proven way to amp up your energy levels and even your mood. Of all the cardio exercises out there, running is perhaps the most common. But running isn’t the only way to get your cardio…
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Figure 8 Fitness Review – Dancing Like Nobody’s Watching (and Getting Fit in the Process!)
Prior to Figure 8 Fitness, my experience with “dancercise” was limited to talent show competitions with my sixth grade BFF, and Richard Simmons’ legendary Sweatin’ to the Oldies videos which I used to do for fun with my parents as a kid in the 90s. (Yup, dating myself a bit here.) So I have to admit, when I first started…
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How to Stick to a Fitness Plan App Long Enough to Get Results
I absolutely love fitness apps that offer workout programs you can do from home. In fact, I’ve become a bit of an app addict! Because of fitness apps, I was able to get into the best shape of my life, without needing to set foot in a gym. I find that a lot of people get hung up on which…
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How to Change Your Mindset for Success by Auditing Your Mental Diet
I really do believe that mindset is everything. Because whether you’re trying to get fit, start a business, or just be a happier person, you’re not going to reach your goals if you’re not in the right headspace. But sometimes achieving that “growth mindset” is a lot easier said than done. I’ve come to think that’s because, in most cases,…
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7 Signs You Will Be an Effective Leader
What are the signs of a good leader, and how the heck are you supposed to become one? It’s not like there was a “Leadership 101” course in high school. Speaking of school, remember what a shock it was when you graduated? Up to that point, you’d been learning English, math, science, and history for most of your life. You…
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Centr App Review – Is it Worth Subscribing to Chris Hemsworth’s Fitness App?
I’ve been interested in the Centr app by Chris Hemsworth since it came out last year. After all, who better to be your personal trainer than Thor himself? ** My blog posts contain affiliate links, which means that I may earn a commission on purchases you make after clicking on those links. (At no extra cost to you!) Full disclosure…
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Freelance Journey in Review & Q4 2019 Side-Hustle Income Report
Every year seems to go by faster than the last, and 2019 was no exception. I feel like I blinked twice and now 2020 is here! Since we’re entering a new decade, it seemed like a natural time to reflect on the past few years. It’s been a decade of change. Some changes were really positive while others were difficult. …
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