Toward the end of 2021, I was trying to build more muscle mass but was faced with something of a conundrum. For one, I had no desire to join an expensive gym membership and deal with the hassle of driving there every day. But I also couldn’t (and still can’t) do any high-impact, high-intensity exercises because they give me horrible migraines that last for days afterward. That’s why I was so excited when I discovered the Fitbod app – it’s a muscle-building app that you can use without forking out hundreds of dollars a month for a membership or doing high-intensity exercises. After researching the Fitbod app and reading rave…

One thing that’s always been a source of frustration for me is not really knowing what’s going on in my body. I might think I’m doing all the right things to optimize my health and fitness, but how do I actually know if it’s working? That’s why my interest was immediately piqued when I first heard about the Lumen Metabolism Tracker.  The Lumen is a revolutionary new device designed to help you hack your metabolism. I’ve had mine for just over two weeks now, and I’m completely obsessed! So if you need help optimizing your nutrition, losing weight, or improving your health in general, you’ll definitely want to stick around…

I think most people will agree that the old adage “you get what you pay for” is mostly true. And never am I more suspicious of a product’s value than when it’s being offered for free. You ask yourself, why is it free? Is it just not that good? That’s why when I first heard about FitOn, a fitness app that gives you free access to it’s library of fitness videos, I was suspicious of its quality. But the app is very highly rated, so I decided to check it out for myself and see what all the hoopla is about. Spoiler alert: I was pleasantly surprised! I did end…

Most of the time, I am happy to work out on my own. I can go at my own pace and challenge myself without having to worry about what anyone else is doing. But once in a while, I wish I could work out with a group of people for the social aspect of it.  And group workouts, well… There’s just not a lot of those happening right now with the pandemic.  In my search of a virtual workout group, I stumbled upon Daily Burn, an online fitness platform that streams live workouts every day. They also have an arsenal of fitness programs you can stream from your computer or…

I have been curious about barre and pilates for ages, but just never got around to trying it out because I didn’t know where to find a good class that I could do from home. That’s why I was so excited when I was asked to try out The Dailey Method’s online barre classes, so I could get a taste of everything this style of fitness has to offer.  And I wasn’t disappointed! If you are interested in barre-style workouts, this is my review of The Dailey Method and why I think it’s the best barre workout at home you can find online. Disclaimer: I was given free access to…

It’s January, which – depending on where you live – means it’s cold, dark, and snowy. Getting outside for some fresh air and exercise isn’t always feasible this time of year. I work a desk job from home and getting some physical activity into my day is hard enough as it is.  And although I work out three or four times a week, I often worry it’s not enough to stem the adverse effects that sitting all day may have on my health.  So I recently decided to invest in the Cubii JR1., a highly-rated under-desk small elliptical machine that you can use to pedal while you work.  And I…

Fabletics advertising has been peppered throughout my Facebook newsfeed for years now.  I’ve always been curious about the brand, and from time to time I’ve clicked through to their website to look around. But I was wary of the VIP membership, and the discounts seemed a bit too good to be true, so I resisted the temptation to buy for many moons. Until a couple of weeks ago. Which is when Fabletics had a massive sale on their site, offering 70% everything. I’m not sure how common these kinds of sales are, but on this occasion, the sale caught my eye. Maybe because earlier that same day, I had just…

If you have followed this blog at all, you will already know that I am an avid Jillian Michaels fan.  Her workout programs are tough, engaging, and perhaps most importantly – effective. By now, I have completed many of her programs, including her well-known DVDs 30 Day shred and Ripped in 30.  But perhaps the most epic program of all is Body Revolution. This is a 12-week program that was originally released on DVD back in 2012, but even though it is 8 years old I only came across it recently via her fitness app. I recently completed this beast of a program and not only have I survived to…