Exercising is good for you, but exercising with your pets is even better! Both people and pets benefit from a good workout, and exercising together just gives you more time to spend enjoying each other’s company. So before your next workout, decide how to involve your furry best friend in the activity. Here’s why you should do it and how …
How to Exercise at Work, Even if You Sit at a Desk All Day
Typically we’re exhausted when we get home from work, so exercise is usually the farthest thing from our minds. Sure, we might promise ourselves we’re going to get up extra early to exercise… but in reality, we find ourselves hitting “snooze” multiple times. And yet, we all know getting in some exercise is pretty important to our health. So what …
Getting Your Cardio: The Benefits of Running vs. Walking
If you’re looking for a way to get healthier, working out has probably crossed your mind. After all, regular exercise is known to help people lose weight, improve heart health, and just get in a better mood. Even though chances are good you know all of this already, sometimes getting started is the hardest part. And in many cases, another …
The 6 Best Fitness Apps for Workouts [in the Gym or on the Road]
Do you find it hard to get out of the office, off your phone, and get in a good workout? Are you like me, and travel a ton, but want to fit in workouts on the road? Well, thanks to some amazing fitness apps, getting off your phone is no longer a requirement if you want to get in a …
5 Morning Exercises to Jumpstart Your Day
If exercise isn’t part of your morning routine, perhaps it should be. Why? Numerous studies have found there are some pretty significant benefits derived from morning exercise. They range from more energy and a better mood to increased calorie burn and a boost in brainpower. As someone who’s spent many years as a personal trainer, I also know that if …
13 Ways to Start Losing Weight and Getting Fit Tomorrow
Weight loss can take time, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait months to start seeing results. I’ve been working on my own fitness for years, and have also worked with personal training clients for a long time. Since this time of year is generally a time when many people focus on losing weight and getting fit, I thought …
How to Winter-Proof Your Workout
Having trouble getting in regular workouts this winter? I get it. It’s hard to gather the motivation to get out of bed or off the couch and get active when it’s so cold outside! But it’s still possible if you really want to see results. So if you’re up for figuring out how to get started on a winter-proof workout, …
Staying Fit and Safe When It’s Cold Out
It’s winter and depending on where you live, there’s a good chance you’re more likely to bundle up on the sofa than venture outside on the jogging trail. After all, when it’s cold outside exercise tends to take a backseat to warmth and coziness. But there’s more to it than comfort—when it’s super cold outside, or icy and slick, staying …
10 Bone-Strengthening Exercises You Should Definitely Be Doing
Men and women lose bone density as they age. Try these proven bone-strengthening exercises to complement diet and supplements.
Workout Hacks to Get Your Steps In Even if You Aren’t Counting them
Whether you are counting your steps or not, here are some great workout hacks to get some extra steps into your day.
Yes You Can Still Exercise While Pregnant, Here’s How
According to James Pivarnik, the vice president of the American College of Sports Medicine, “physicians aren’t trained to counsel pregnant women about exercise.” This means that there’s often a lot of misinformation surrounding what pregnant women can and can’t do. A general guideline is that if you were active before becoming pregnant, you should continue to remain active while pregnant. …
What to do after you reach a fitness goal
Goals help us work hard, stay focused and strive for things that may not come easily. They’re helpful in all aspects of our life, from professional to personal. I’m sure you can think of several goals over your lifetime that you’ve set and (hopefully) achieved. Even if you fail in achieving your goal, we learn things like confidence and grit …
Top Strategies for Finding the Best Workout for you
There are so many workout options that it can be hard to know where to start or how to begin. What workout is best? What will get you to your goal the fastest? I’ve been exercising since I was on the cheerleading squad in middle school. Since then, I’ve have gone through many different types and styles. From cheerleading, I …
Do These Outdoor Activities to Maximize Summer
Now that summer is upon us, we are likely headed to the beach, planning vacations, and enjoying things like barbecues and picnics. The days are longer and the weather is more than inviting. Summer is a time to get outside for a number of reasons and one of those is physical activity. If you’re looking for some options on how …
“This Makes You a Runner”: Interview with Elite Runner Tina Muir
I had the opportunity to interview Tina Muir, an elite runner, wife, creator of the Running for Real podcast, and overall amazingly inspirational woman. Tina was born and raised in St. Albans in England, but the “camaraderie, the support, the enthusiasm towards” athletics in the USA inspired her to move to the USA in 2007. She attended and graduated from Ferris …
6 Running Gear Items You Can’t Race Without
I’ve run marathons, half marathons, 5Ks, and everything in between. During those many miles, (and by learning the hard way myself) I discovered the few items I just can’t run without! Here’s a list of my favorite running gear––my absolutely necessary, can’t run without must-haves––so you can avoid learning the hard way (get these on your Christmas list now friends!):
7 Overrated Fitness Items You’re Wasting Your Money On
You know those fitness items you just can’t live without maybe it’s the “right” pair of socks, the sports bra that doesn’t ever chafe or wireless headphones that stay put while you’re running. But alongside your must haves are likely a few items you regret wasting your money on (shake weight anyone?). Here are a list of 7 overrated fitness products to avoid …
Hate Running? Here’s How to Love It!
The sun is shining, the weather is perfect, and out come all the runners putting one foot in front of the other as they head down the road. They wave to you and smile as they pass you, and you wonder, what the heck makes those people want to do that?! And how is it that they’re so happy while …
Ironman Update - Just a little delay
It has been a little over a month and I apologize that my blog is so behind schedule this month. My brain fog gets the best of me sometimes. A lot has happened since I last wrote my blog back in August. So I think if I recall I stated the update would be made on whether or not I …
6 Tips to Keep your New Year’s Exercise Resolution
While Ryan suffers with hypoparathyroidism, the exercise tips listed below are good for anyone! Whether you’re working on a New Year’s resolution or just trying to be more conscious of moving more, let us know what you think about Ryan’s tips, and if you’d like to see more of these in the future. Exercising when you struggle with hypoparathyroidism can …
