We are all just running a race with ourselves. When it comes to our appearance, it can be very easy to compare ourselves to others. Social media makes it very easy to fall into the trap of admiring other people for their looks, bodies, or fitness, without taking into account the fact that they likelyContinue reading “How to Be Your Own Competition”
Tag Archives: fitness
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun: A Unique Team Marathon Race
The swimrun is a different type of marathon that relies on teamwork. Ask any athlete, and they will tell you that the world of competitive sports is always coming up with new and innovative ways to get your blood pumping. As a triathlete and avid marathoner, I am always looking for interesting ways to testContinue reading “ÖTILLÖ Swimrun: A Unique Team Marathon Race”
How to Build a Home Gym for Under $100
Times have changed, but you fitness doesn’t have to. Depending on what state you live in, your gym may or may not have reopened. Even if it has, chances are you have some doubts about whether or not it is wise to return. If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that there areContinue reading “How to Build a Home Gym for Under $100”
Easy Exercises to Do During the Super Bowl
Celebrate the Super Bowl by working on your fitness. Some people enjoy the Super Bowl, and some people survive through it. No matter which one you are, you must admit that the Super Bowl is all about hanging out with (and arguing with) friends, big budget commercials that cost almost as much as insulin, aContinue reading “Easy Exercises to Do During the Super Bowl”
How to Rewire your Brain for Fitness in 2020
It’s a new year, and the perfect time to rewire your brain. As humans, we tend to think that we are the way we are. We are comfortable with our habits, so we convince ourselves that they define us. We feel safe in our comfort zones, so we tell ourselves that there are no otherContinue reading “How to Rewire your Brain for Fitness in 2020”
How to Stay Fit and Healthy During a Zombie Apocalypse
Nowadays, a zombie apocalypse scenario is about realistic as anything. Let’s face it, we live in an unpredictable world. The global political climate is in a very tense state, and doomsday scenarios are flying around like Spaghetti-O’s around a toddler’s high-chair. It seems like every day something completely unpredictable happens, so at this point itContinue reading “How to Stay Fit and Healthy During a Zombie Apocalypse”
NYE Resolutions: How to Secure Your Fad Workouts in 2020
Is it even possible to actually keep your resolutions? Every year seems to start out the same way. All you have to do is hit the gym in January to see how packed it is. Then go again in February, and notice how many people don’t honor their resolutions, even a month later. The reasonContinue reading “NYE Resolutions: How to Secure Your Fad Workouts in 2020”
Are You Washing Your Gym Clothes Often Enough?
How often you wash your workout gear is dependent on a lot of factors. When it comes to washing our workout gear, I think we have all been guilty of waiting too long some times. If you live a fit lifestyle, chances are you burn through your workout clothes often. Sometimes you might have aContinue reading “Are You Washing Your Gym Clothes Often Enough?”
Healthy Hobbies: Cycling Versus Running
Everyone should adopt a healthy hobby. I don’t care who you are, it is important to make time for hobbies. I always say you should have one hobby that inspires you, and one that keeps you healthy and fit. A friend of mine recently starting taking up cycling, and was amazed by how he wasContinue reading “Healthy Hobbies: Cycling Versus Running”
Why You Should Try Using a Foam Roller
Foam rollers are great for both releasing tension, and relieving stress. When it comes to sports and fitness, the foam roller is a very handy tool to have around. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, a foam roller is just a cylindrical piece of foam that you can use to stretch out yourContinue reading “Why You Should Try Using a Foam Roller”