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Making a Lifestyle Change – 7 Lessons Learned After a Year of HIIT
This weekend marks one year since I made a lifestyle change to include regular HIIT workouts into my weekly routine. It all started on Black Friday of last year when the (affiliate link->) Bodyboss Method was having a sale on their 12-week HIIT program. And although I finished that program a long time ago, I have continued to incorporate other HIIT workouts into my routine and consistently exercise five days a week. This is the first time that I’ve stayed consistent for a full year! If you’re looking to make a lifestyle change, here are seven things I’ve learned in the past 12 months that have helped me make the…
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Does Walking for Weight Loss and Counting Steps Really Work?
In recent years, I’ve become a huge advocate of walking for weight loss. In 2016, I was gifted my first fitness tracker for Christmas. It was a Fitbit Charge 2, and I immediately became obsessed with it, and “getting my steps in.” I was constantly competing in step challenges with my friends, which had me pacing around my house at all hours. As someone who had slipped into a mostly sedentary lifestyle, it was just the gift I needed to get me moving again. And who knew walking could be such fun! Maybe you’re in that boat now, and thinking about counting steps or walking for weight loss. But does…
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How to Create a Free HIIT Workout Plan (That’s Insanely Effective!)
A free workout plan sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? That’s because there’s a ton of gyms and paid fitness programs out there that want you to think you need them to get in shape. Don’t get me wrong, I love a well-structured paid program as much as the next person! I’ve had fantastic success with some of them. They are great if you have no idea where to start and need something that holds your hand each step of the way. They are also ideal for finding communities of like-minded people and learning new strategies. But if you’re on a budget, you can 100% DIY your own…
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