These 8 Downward Dog Variations Make the Yoga Pose Work for Your Body and Needs
Downward dog is one of my favorite yoga poses. It really gets the blood flowing and stimulates the energy levels in my body. Working from...
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FITNESS TIPS
As a mama of 4, finding the time to workout is not easy, but still very important to me. Since my time is limited, I like for my workouts to be as effective and efficient as possible, for maximum results. Here are a few articles I've found along the way that have interested me and I thought they might interest you, too!
We Tested 14 Different Treadmills – Here Are the 5 Best for a Killer At-Home Workout
Funny I came across this article today. My daughter and I have been talking about getting a treadmill for a couple of months now, but I...
New Science Shows Almonds Can Help You Recover From Workouts Faster, Reducing Inflammation
One of the hardest parts of starting a new workout, at least in my opinion, is the recovery and soreness that follows for the next couple...
These Resistance Band Squats Will Strengthen Your Butt Without Any Weights
Honestly, I didn’t hit my fitness goals this past summer. This cooler weather is completely inspiring me to take the plunge, and make it...
Who Needs a Pilates Reformer When You’ve Got a Foam Roller?
I love Pilates, but it’s true. Who actually has a machine at home they can use? There are some pretty cool hacks in this video that may...
I’m an Dancer, and These Are My Go-To Moves to Strengthen Weak Ankles That Anyone Can Do
Ever roll your ankle? That right there is a pain like literally no other. I’ve been lucky so far and haven’t done any major damage to my...
16 Simple Yet Super Effective Abs Exercises to Add to Your Routine
After having 4 babies, this mama is ready to really dedicate some time for abs. This isn’t just for “looks,” I’m doing it for strength as...
Best Cycling Classes
Been interested in spinning classes? Here are SHAPE Magazine’s top picks, along with the pros and cons of each. My personal opinion?...
We Tested 14 Different Treadmills – Here Are the 5 Best for a Killer At-Home Workout
As much I love running outdoors, as a single mom of a 3 and 6 year old, finding time to get outside alone, is nearly impossible and hard...
The Only 5 Stretches You Need To Loosen Your Full Body in Just About 5 Minutes
I often forget to stretch before workouts (and pay dearly for it later), so I am really trying to find new, fun ways to incorporate...
The 11 Best Long-Distance Running Shoes, According to Reviews
This is definitely a list worth taking a look at. Shape magazine compiled this list based on actual consumer reviews from Amazon and...
7 Modified Burpees That Work for Every Fitness Level and Workout Need
Full disclosure - I am NOT a fan of burpees. When I hear that those are coming up in a workout, I definitely cringe. I know that they are...
5 Resistance Band Ab Workout Moves to Add to Your Routine
Oh, the core… Probably the most critical part of the body in my opinion. Everything else stems from either a strong or weak core. Back...
How To Get Started With Hybrid Training—If You Want To Build Strength and Endurance
I’m first and foremost a runner, mainly because it’s what I know. Long distance running goes way back in my family, and I have been...
Hailey Bieber’s Trainer Gave Us a Full-Body Workout That’s Travel Friendly and Only Takes 15 Minutes
This is a gem of free workout advice! They make a good argument about the disruptions of traveling and maintaining your exercise routine,...
Your Comprehensive Guide to Barre
I personally have never taken a barre class, but I have heard from so many of my friends how great the classes are, and that I should...
Gift Yourself These ‘Yummy’ Neck, Shoulders, Wrists, and Back Stretches Before Bed to Relieve Strain
I love these so much! After sitting in front of a computer during the day, or even just watching TV, I find that I am in a static...
This ‘Blowout in a Bottle’ Instantly Refreshes Super-Sweaty Hair
I put this in fitness tips, because believe it or not, the idea of a sweaty scalp the same day I washed my hair frequently keeps me from...
Join the 30-Day Burpee Challenge to Build Full-Body Strength
Does the thought of doing 50 burpees in one workout freak you out a bit? This challenge will help build up your strength throughout the...
I Worked Out with Carrie Underwood, and My Legs and I Will Never Forget It
Want Carrie Underwood legs?? Here is the workout for you. What I really like about it is that it has someone actually showing you the...
7 Warm-Up Exercises You Can Do Before Any Workout
I am so guilty of not warming up or even sometimes stretching before I start a workout or go for a run. I recently found that that has...
Should You Weigh Yourself Every Day?
As mentioned in previous posts, I have experience abnormal weight gain due to a traumatic event. This has, in turn, formed an unhealthy...
The Windshield Wiper Exercise Takes Your Ab Workouts to the Next Level
This is one of my favorite ab exercises, because I really feel like it works on the entire core, unlike doing a traditional crunch or sit...
The 6 Best Ways to Pace Yourself During a HIIT Workout
About a year ago, I experienced a traumatic event. The resulting trauma has wreaked havoc on my body, and caused an abnormal weight gain...
The Only 5 Exercises Women Need to Get Lean
I’m not entirely sold on the concept that these are the “only” exercises needed for a woman to get lean, but I do think that they are...
How Bad Is It Really to Work the Same Muscle Two Days in a Row?
I have wondered the answer to this question myself! The truth is, you can work out the same muscles 2 days in a row, as long as you...
Get a Stronger Core in One Month With This 30-Day Abs Challenge
I love a good challenge, and one that will help me have stronger, sculpted abs, is one that I’m going to join! Let’s do it together!
Is the NordicTrack VAULT the New MIRROR?
I have been looking at the Mirror, but the NordicTrack Vault definitely has my attention. The NordicTrack is definitely more pricey, but...
Anyone Who Works on a Laptop Should Be Doing These 4 Wrist Mobility Exercises
Got to take care of those moneymakers - the wrists, fingers, and forearm zone! You know, the part of your body that’s used to type...
If You’re a Yo-Yo Exerciser, Read This Before You Dive Into Workouts Again
Guilty. As. Charged. I struggle with keeping up a good workout regimen because, like the article says, life happens. There are some...
How to Start Swimming to Crush Your Fitness Goals
Summer is just around the corner y’all! I love swimming in my pool - having fun and getting a great workout all at the same time! Here...
I Took an Ice Bath Every Day for 2 Weeks—Here’s How It Soothed My Aches and Pains
This article has me intrigued… I may have to try this, but more on a bathtub-scale. LOL Would you be willing to try if it soothed your...
I’ve Been Tying My Sneakers Wrong for My Whole Life, and You Probably Are, Too
Really good tips for all the runners and walkers. I’ve been flexing my foot while tying my shoes without really paying attention to why I...
How To Choose the Best Protein Powder for You and Your Fitness Goals
There are sooo many protein powders out there, it can be really hard to make the right choice on which one will produce the best benefits...
The Complete Guide to Your Core Muscles and How to Strengthen Them
This article couldn’t have come at a better time. Hello swimsuit summer abs! I am just now beginning to work on my abs again, as both of...
Is It Normal To Yawn When I’m Working Out?
This made me laugh a little bit. I yawn during workouts a lot, and I’ve always wondered why! I don’t yawn so much during a run, but...
If You’ve Got Tight Hips and Shoulders From Sitting at a Desk All Day, Try This 10 Minute Workout
Oh the agony of the tight shoulders on Friday afternoon, after taking all the stresses of the week plus working on your computer all...
Should You Work Out When You're Sore?
Such a great question, and really straight forward answers are provided in this article. It explains what to look for to differentiate...
These 5 Brain Tricks Can Bring You Closer to Your Fitness Goals, Says a Neuroscientist
Wow did I need to read this!!! A little TMI, but I want to share. I have been under an enormous amount of stress for the past year. Lots...
How I Finally Committed to a Half Marathon — and Reconnected with Myself In the Process
I can relate so much to this article, not just as a runner, but really just in the follow through of chasing a goal. This story shows...
Make This Simple Tweak To Transform Your Runs—And Walks—Into a Killer Glute Workout
I’m a runner, and have been running since I was about 11. I love distance, and am always looking for new ways to change it up. This is a...
This Abs and Glutes Barre Workout Is Perfect for Beginners
Just in time for summer! Here is a free abs and glutes workout to get you swimsuit ready! Haven’t tried a barre class, or been...
This Yoga Strength Training Workout Will Make You Feel So Powerful
If you think that yoga is just a bunch of stretching and ohms, you are missing out on what all yoga has to offer! Yoga promotes...
Level-Up with This One-Month Workout Routine for Beginners from Sweat x Shape
Been a while since you worked out? Need help on where to start? Well I found a really amazing workout routine that outlines everything...
Lululemon’s First-Ever Shoe Is Made To Fit Women Runners First
Looking for a new running shoe? Well ladies, this may be the answer! Tons of research has been put into this shoe (as we would expect...
Relax Your Mind (& Your Hips) With Reclining Butterfly Pose
This pose looks absolutely amazing. I have lower back issues due to 4 pregnancies, and I also feel all my stresses there as well. This...
Feel Stronger & More Confident After This 5-Minute Mobility Workout
Strength and confidence? All in 5 minutes? Sign me up!
Could Pink Drinks Be the Key to Better Running Endurance?
This article isn’t just geared towards runners. It’s for anyone that works out, period! Pink Drinks is referencing drinks that have...
This 11-Minute Pilates Ab Workout Is a Guaranteed Mood Booster
Ab workout plus a smile on my face? Sign me up! This 11 minute Pilates workout is just the thing you need to get you going, plus it’s...
Why Trainers Want You to Avoid Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldowns, and What to Do Instead
If you do behind-the-neck lat pulldowns as part of your routine at the gym, you may want to rethink it. This article outlines the...
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