Gym selfies, while generally frowned upon, are not always a bad thing. I am of the mindset that regardless of what works to motivate you, as long as you find some way to keep yourself going, more power to you. Its no secret that our society seeks out validation through posting photos on social media,ContinueContinue reading “The Five Unwritten Rules of Taking Motivational Gym Selfies”
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Can Protein Powder Help You Lose Weight?
Supplementing your diet with protein powder can actually help you lose weight. When you think of protein powder, I have no doubt that you think of body builders grunting around the gym, sipping protein powder like a snack, in their stringy tank tops and gym shorts. While that is definitely a typical image, protein powderContinueContinue reading “Can Protein Powder Help You Lose Weight?”
Why it’s Important to Cool Down After a Big Game
Cooling down after a hard workout is important both mentally and physically. I know this might sound very ‘mommish’ of me, but I always encourage a period of cool down after a rough workout or a big game. Very few people actually take the time to cool down after physical activity, especially when they getContinueContinue reading “Why it’s Important to Cool Down After a Big Game”
Three Important Ways to Cool Down After a Workout
Recovery time is almost as important as the workout itself. Most people have a hard enough time getting to the gym, and never even really think twice about the recovery period afterwards. No matter how you work out, your muscles will have worked harder, and there will be some strain on your body in general.ContinueContinue reading “Three Important Ways to Cool Down After a Workout”
Workout Mantras to Help Keep Your Fitness on Track
If you are having a hard time hitting the gym, try these workout mantras. It doesn’t matter whether you are an award-winning athlete, or a stay-at-home mom, maintaining your motivation to stay fit is difficult. One of the ways that you can beat this issue is by changing the way you view your workouts. FitnessContinueContinue reading “Workout Mantras to Help Keep Your Fitness on Track”
Three Workouts You Can Do with Your Baby
Just because you have a new baby doesn’t mean you can’t work out. One of the difficult things about being a new mom is trying to find time for exercise. While it’s true that breastfeeding helps shed baby weight, if we are really being honest, getting back to our pre-baby weight is something that weighsContinueContinue reading “Three Workouts You Can Do with Your Baby”
How to Learn to Love Exercise
You are much more likely to commit to fitness if you actually enjoy it. To most people, the idea of exercising brings up all kinds of negative emotions, from laziness to pure dread. It’s no secret that exercise can be hard, and most people would prefer a quick fix, or a long bout of procrastinationContinueContinue reading “How to Learn to Love Exercise”
Your Fitness Game Plan for 2016
The Following is a ‘Fitness Game Plan’ I contributed to, originally posted on Fitnessrxwomen.com. If you’re looking for a new you in 2016, this is an excellent place to start! Way back in the mid-1990s, the Center for Disease control made the recommendation for all adults to accumulate a minimum of 30 minutes (or more)ContinueContinue reading “Your Fitness Game Plan for 2016”