Did you know that strength training is good for your bones? I think this aspect of strength training is often overlooked, because we think of strength training as working our muscles. However, strength training also creates stress on our bones that increases bone density! Approximately 8 million women and 2 million men in the US […]
Music During Exercise
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 […]
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 […]
Mobility, Flexibility, and Range of Motion
“Strength without flexibility equals rigidity, and flexibility without strength equals instability.”- Jonny Kest You might be one of those people who like to hit it hard in the gym, whether that’s with cardio or strength training, but rarely take the time to work on your flexibility or joint mobility. The reason this is important is […]
Exercise Because You Can!
Why do you exercise?? For weight loss, for muscle building, for general health? Have you ever really thought about it or is it just something you do? I’ve heard many people say that the reason they exercise is because they like food too much, or after a day of indulging, they have the mentality that […]
Hit a Plateau in Your Training? Mix Up Your Routine!
You’ve made exercise a priority. You exercise daily. You never skip a day. You were making great progress, losing weight, getting stronger, having more energy, or whatever your goal is, but now things are no longer progressing. So what’s going on?? Well, of course there are many factors that can contribute to plateauing in your […]
How to Train for a Race and Stay Injury Free
Training for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or even full marathon?? Or maybe just want to become a better/stronger runner without getting injured or burned out?? Here are some training tips that I discovered worked really well in helping me get faster, stay injury free, and allowed me to actually enjoy my runs. Here’s the […]
12 Workouts Till Christmas
Everyday until Christmas do this workout! 15 Burpees 50 Squats 45 second Plank 100 Jumping Jacks 50 Sit Ups 1 minute Wall Sit 35 Forward Lunges (each leg) 30 seconds High Knees 1 minute Jump Rope 25 Side Leg Lifts (each leg) 15 Jump Squats You can do these in any order you choose, […]