Right now, my mind feels like yours. Swirling with too much to do, too much to think about, just too much. Oh, I have my to-do lists and my priorities and my plans of action, but sometimes it feels so… read more
Fitness
7 of the Lamest Workout Excuses, Ever!
We’ve all made excuses to avoid working out. Even the most motivated of us have fallen prey to a lazy day. But it's important that we don't let these excuses become the norm and keep us from leading healthy lives. The following are some excuses used to avoid exercise partnered with ways to overcome… read more
How a Fitness Community Can Help You Reach Your Goals
The start of a new year often comes with renewed intentions of better health and more frequent exercise. Many people have visions of unwavering motivation and crushing workout goals but without a solid plan and commitment, the reality often falls… read more
Jump Around: Discover the Benefits of Jumping Rope
Searching for a home workout device that won’t break the bank? Look no further than the all mighty jump rope. This simple and effective tool can fit into just about any bag. It can burn more calories than walking, or… read more
How Do You Work Your Way Up to a Full Pull Up?
When I was interviewed for my first job as a personal trainer, the manager asked what I thought was a bench mark upper body exercise. It didn’t take long for me to come up with an answer. The push and… read more
Ted Talks: Game On … Or Off?
For years, my favorite weekly workout has been our old-guy pickup basketball game. Though I can get hotter than a habanero every once in a while, I am not very good (I have the vertical leap of a street curb,… read more
Gym Etiquette 101: Do You Even Lift, Bro?
I recently went to the gym to get in a solid arm workout. It wasn’t too crowded, and everyone seemed to be following the unspoken rules. Until I went to use the pull-up machine and found a man breaking a… read more
Ted Talks: Sole to Soul
On the 1–10 adventure scale (1 being snuggled in bed, 10 being an Everest attempt), I would probably rate myself at about a 4. Try new things? Yes. Do so when there is a high chance that you will plummet… read more
Ted Talks: One Small Switch Made All the Difference
For me, fall usually leads to a fail. Every year, it’s my busiest time at work, so three things typically happen: I let my schedule get in the way of my workouts, I let my stress talk me out of… read more
Get Your Heart Pumping With These Cardio Intensive Workouts!
A comprehensive workout routine includes 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity and at least two days per week of resistance training that works all major muscle groups. If that sounds like too much, cut the time and… read more
