Summer is almost here and it’s time to get those arms toned up and ready for those cute tank tops. No gym required! This workout will work your biceps, triceps, back, shoulder and core. If you find that regular pushups are too tough at this point, modify to your knees. I encourage you to try…
Better Booty Bootcamp
You asked for it – and here it is! Your very own Better Booty Bootcamp! I’ll even admit this is a tough one. But you’ve got to work hard for the results you want, right? (The correct answer here is RIGHT!) You can do this one indoors or outdoors. If you don’t have enough room…
Wake Up and Work Out
Wake up and work out! You’ve probably heard that it’s best to exercise early in the morning before your brain realizes what is happening or the day brings on excuses. Working out in the morning is great for another reason though – it gets your heart pumping and the energy flowing! Even getting in a…
10 Incredible Benefits of Walking
Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise available to us but many people doubt just how beneficial it can be as a form of fitness. Besides being easy to do, it’s also one of the least expensive and most convenient ways to burn some calories. All you need is a comfortable pair of…
How to Get Started with an Exercise Routine
The benefits of regular exercise have been well-documented over time. Regular movement, lasting around 30 minutes most days of the week, has been shown to help many health conditions including obesity, heart disease and depression. For many, though, 30 minutes each day can seem overwhelming – overwhelming enough to not even try. Small changes to…
9 Ways to Burn More Calories Without Exercising
I’ve given the secret to weight loss and maintenance before. If you don’t know what it is, I’ll fill you in. It’s eat the right kinds of food in the right portions (not necessarily less) and move more. That’s it! There is no magic pill, procedure, or diet. One of the most common reasons I…
Spinach and Bacon Salad (and a Free Muscle Toning Printable)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BalancedNewYear #CollectiveBias I love the beginning of the new year. There’s just something about the beginning of something like the year, month, or even week that makes it feel like the right time to renew my goals. Around the…
8 Health and Fitness Stocking Stuffers
**Thanks to Kiqplan for sponsoring this conversation and encouraging health and fitness this season.** One of the most loving and thoughtful gifts you can give someone this Christmas is the gift of health. Whether you are buying for a fitness fanatic or someone who wants to make permanent changes to their lifestyle, you can give…
HIIT Workout for Beginners
Don’t let the name of this workout scare you off – it’s really not as, well, intense as it sounds. Sure, it will get your heart pumping and your blood flowing, but it’s a great workout for those of us with busy schedules that don’t have time for an hour-long class at the gym. You can…
How to Become a Better Runner
Running is tough. I’m sure that’s why it’s given as punishment in so many other sports. But for those of us who do it for fun, or to lose weight, or to improve our health, we want to improve and see better results. But how does one do that? Running more isn’t always the answer…
