I have two passions in life; fitness and AI technology. Those two things don’t generally intersect much, and so (if you have been following me for a while), you might not know that in addition to being a fitness enthusiast and formerly-certified personal trainer, I am also an AI content specialist! But the day has arrived when AI – specifically, an AI tool called ChatGPT – can effectively help you reach your fitness goals! And using my prompting prowess, I’m going to share with you the best ChatGPT fitness prompts for crushing your fitness goals. Even personal trainers and athletes are starting to use ChatGPT to generate better workout programs,…

As a fitness enthusiast and formerly certified personal trainer, I often hear people talk about their fitness routines and what they do to stay healthy. However, there’s one misconception that comes up now and then, which is this idea that yoga and stretching are the same thing. I mean, sure, yoga and stretching both involve bending your body, but that’s like saying running and walking are the same because they both involve moving your feet. In reality, there’s a whole lot more to yoga than turning yourself into a pretzel, so let’s dive into yoga vs stretching to discern the difference between these two very different practices – and which…

Let’s face it, your knees are pretty incredible. They allow you to walk, run, dance, jump, and squat, all while supporting your body weight and handling the wear and tear of daily life. But if you’ve ever experienced knee pain or a knee injury, you know that it can put a serious damper on your workout routine. So if you’ve been wondering how to save your knees without giving up your workout or sacrificing your fitness goals, I have some nuggets of wisdom that will help! **Disclosure: There are affiliate links in this article, which means that if you make a purchase after clicking on one, I may earn a…

The recipe for weight loss is nearly as old as time: Cut out the junk food, hit the gym five times a week, and those pounds will start melting off in no time, right? Not quite. While diet and exercise are undeniably critical factors in weight loss, our bodies are complex machines, with dozens of factors determining how efficiently we process food and how many calories we expend each day. Everything from environmental factors, genetics, microbiome, and hormones play a role in your body’s metabolism. And while that may sound overwhelming, it’s actually good news because it means that there are a lot of little things you can tweak in…

You hear your alarm going off for the third time this morning, but you can’t muster the energy to get out of bed. When you finally do get up, you find yourself shuffling through your day in a daze, struggling to keep your eyes open. And no amount of coffee (or even Red Bull) seems to help. If this sounds like a regular day for you, you’re not alone. Fatigue is a troublingly common problem, impacting approximately 15% of women and 10% of men. It can be caused by a number of factors, and it’s important to see your family doctor if you have unexplained fatigue. That said, lifestyle could…

Introduction Over the past several months, I’ve posted a lot about exercise motivation and forming positive healthy habits. But it occurred to me that there are a lot of moving parts to forming a healthy lifestyle, and maybe you might want something a little more in-depth to help you put it all together. So I’ve written this comprehensive (and slightly cheeky) guide to help you shift your perspective and find the exercise motivation you need to form an effective and sustainable exercise habit. We’ll break it all down into nine, achievable steps, with action steps at the end of each section. But before we embark on this journey together, let’s…