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…

The last mouthful of Christmas pudding is typically accompanied by the realization that the past few days (or weeks) of indulgence have not been so kind to your waistline.  And with the New Year just around the corner, there seems like no better time to hit the reset button on your lifestyle and recommit to the idea of exercise.  Except… it’s been your New Year’s Resolution to exercise every year. And despite your best intentions, you invariably end up canceling your gym membership within a week and reverting back to your old couch-potato ways. This used to be me, every single January. And it’s the same sad same story for…