Why even bother with walking when there are so many other forms of cardio that burn way more calories in way less time? This used to be my attitude for a long time; I felt like if an exercise wasn’t hard or uncomfortable, it wasn’t worth doing. I couldn’t have been more wrong! Walking helped me change my lifestyle three years ago, and to this day it is still one of my favorite forms of exercise. So if you’re in need of a little inspiration to get up off the couch today, here are a few tips for learning how to motivate yourself to walk more. ** My blog posts…

When times get tough and stress takes hold, your commitment to any kind of exercise routine is likely the first thing to go out the window.  Trust me, I get it. Especially in these strange times, when you may be mostly confined to your home and there seem to be more pressing matters at hand, like keeping germs away and bills paid.  Yet exercise can help keep you both mentally balanced and physically healthy, so it’s just as crucial as ever before to make time for it. If you’ve let your exercise regime slide in recent weeks – or you’ve been having a hard time getting started in the first…

Pretty much every fitness program out there claims it can transform your body in X amount of days, weeks, or months. But the truth is, an exercise program will only work if you can actually stick to it.  And chances are, you’re not going to stick to anything that’s too overwhelming.  Does that mean you shouldn’t start the fitness program you already have your eye on? Of course not! In fact, pretty much any program can be modified to accommodate your current level of fitness and stamina.  But it’s a lot easier to stay motivated when you feel like the app or program is in line with your current fitness…

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 harder to dedicate as much time to exercise as I used to. So for the past little while, I’ve been only doing 10-15 minute workouts during the week, and saving my longer workouts for the weekend. But you might be wondering: Are mini workouts effective? I wondered too, so I…

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 fix. In fact, non-running cardio workouts might even be better, especially if you: Live in a colder climate where running outside is less than ideal Don’t have access to a gym/treadmill Really hate running (the best exercise will always be the one you actually do!) Have an injury that prevents…

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 fitness app they should try. I’ve tried a number of them over the past couple years and you know what? Most of them are pretty darn good.  And although I do have my favorites, there’s something I’ve learned that’s more important than the fitness app. It’s your mindset and attitude…