Fitness Tips
It was years before I was able to make exercise a consistent part of my life, and I know how hard it can be to find the motivation to work out. That's why I am sharing all my tips and experiences in the hopes it will help you find our own fitness mindset!
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Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred Review – Can You Really Get Shredded in 1 Month?
As far as fitness goes, I find I always come back to the tried and true things. Such as Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred. I just started doing these workouts again recently, partly from nostalgia, and partly because I remembered what a great butt-kicking they gave me. And although the Shred is 12 years old, it still holds up as an effective way to get in shape – to an extent. Since it’s still a popular program, I thought I’d bring you this 30 Day Shred review to help you decide if it’s right for you to try! If you don’t have time to read the whole thing, I have…
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How to Motivate Yourself to Walk for Exercise
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…
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5 Self-Care Strategies for Stress
This year so far has been challenging, to say the least. Some are trying to figure out how to make ends meet after experiencing significant financial setbacks. Others are exhausted from home-schooling and looking after their young families at home day-in and day-out. Some are battling illness or loss. And of course, there are those who are working on the front lines of this crisis. (Thank you!) Feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression threaten many of us. That’s why, no matter what your situation, I believe self-care and balance are more important than ever during this time. But what does that look really like? I had to ask myself this…
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9 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out Today
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…
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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 keep up with exercise. Not only is it great for boosting your mental health, it’s also key to maintaining an optimal immune system, even if you’re isolating. But for me, following something too structured or intense is a little out of reach right now. ** My blog posts contain affiliate…
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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 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…
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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 practicing yoga over ten years ago and although it’s not my primary form of exercise, I do like to accent my fitness routine with a few yoga sessions to help stretch out tight muscles or relieve stress from the day. I used to attend a yoga studio years ago, but…
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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 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…
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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 seeing Facebook ads about how Figure 8 Fitness was helping people dance away the pounds, I ever-so-briefly had visions of Dancing in the Street and candy-striped dolphin shorts. And after finishing more intense HIIT programs from Bodyboss and Jillian Michaels (My first of the latter was the 30 Day Shred)…
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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 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…
