Do you listen to music when you workout? If so, do you feel like it helps you have a better workout? The answer is probably yes! Research has shown that listening to music while exercising allows people to enjoy exercising more, perceive it to be less difficult, and encourages people to exercise harder. Music can […]
Get Up and Move!
Back in March, we posted a Get Active Every Hour Challenge on our Facebook page. This challenge was to remind all of us to get up and move while being stuck at home for the most of the day. I decided to give us all another reminder of how important it is for us to […]
Tips to Stay on Track for Summer Cookouts
Summer is in full swing, and the 4th of July is this weekend! One of my favorite things about this time of year is the grilling and cookouts! It just seems like everything tastes better on the grill, right? The first thing you might think of when you think of a cook out is burgers […]
Learning From Bad Workouts
Who has ever had a bad workout in their life? How about this year? This month? I’m sure most of us can answer yes to all three of these questions. Bad workouts happen to all of us! Some people say there’s no such thing as a bad workout, and I agree that every time you […]
Hill Training
If you’re a runner, I’m sure you know the feeling of seeing a hill coming up on a run or a race and dreading the climb. Running uphill is definitely challenging, but if you train and prepare for it, you can learn how to tackle the hill properly. Whether you’re a runner training for a […]
The Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
There is nothing better than being outside on a beautiful day! Since most people spend about 90% of their time indoors, why not take your workout outside and soak up as much sun as you can? Whether it’s running, walking, hiking, or doing a strength circuit, there are many benefits to taking your workout outside […]
Let’s Talk Hydration!
Drink more water! How often do you hear that, and how often do you say “I’m going to drink more water” and never stick to it? I’ve done it several times and tend to go through waves of being really good at drinking my recommended amount of water and not being so good at it. […]
Practicing Gratitude to Create Joy
“It is not joy that makes us grateful, it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” -David Steindl-Rast. When people tell you just to “be happy,” it’s not that easy right? It can be difficult to just flip a switch to change how you feel. Rather than just sitting there trying to force yourself to […]
Keeping the Brain Active by Not Staring at a Screen
We have been sharing a lot about staying physically active with all of our different workouts you can do from home, as well as slowly down the mind with some guided meditations. But what about some brain stimulating activities that do not involve staring at a screen and are actually good for the brain? I […]
Staying Motivated With Your Fitness Goals During a Pandemic
How are you doing with your exercise routine? It has been about a month now since the gym was required to close, which threw us all off of our regular schedule by forcing us to exercise from home. I’m sure it has been an easier transition for some more than others, but it’s important to […]