5 Things Strength Training Helps You Build (Besides a Fit Body)
By now, you probably know that strength training is a great way to build a fit and healthy body. But the truth is, it’s really more important than most people might think. Strength training isn’t just for people who are in bodybuilding competitions, competitive athletes, or all the bros at the gym. It’s not something only vain people do. Strength training is for EVERYONE and ANYONE wanting to age better, prevent injury, live longer and healthier lives, and feel their best. Here are 5 important strength training benefits that are incredible! 5 Things Strength Training Helps You Build (Besides a Fit Body) Builds a Foundation for Better Aging Unfortunately, we…
YogaClub Review: I Tried My First Workout Clothing Subscription Box!
This is a sponsored post. YogaClub provided a box for me to try in return for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. I don’t know about you, but I have always been curious to try out a subscription service where someone picks out my outfit. Since I spend a good deal of my time in workout clothes, I thought it would be fun to try out a workout clothes subscription box. I’ve known about YogaClub for years and I felt like they seemed to have the best deal and quality of clothes. I reached out to them and they…
Prime Day 2019-Health & Wellness Deals I Love!
Amazon Prime day is HERE! And this year it’s a two day event! Woo! Two days to save big on some awesome health and wellness stuffs! I’ll be looking for deals the next two days, so check back to see what’s new! This post contains affiliate links. Current Deals BOSE wireless headphones- I have these BOSE wireless headphones and LOVE them! Seriously so comfortable, amazing sound, and water resistant! Perfect for workouts and travel. They charge super fast and the charge lasts a long time too. Resistance bands for $5!! I own these exact pair of resistance bands and love them! They are great for at home workouts or traveling.…
How to Stay Fit While Traveling
This post contains affiliate links. If there is one thing I enjoy more than fitness, it’s traveling. There is so much this beautiful world has to offer and I want to see it all! Unfortunately, when you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle (eating right and working out) traveling can become stressful. Eating nutritiously while on vacation can be difficult and finding time or means to get ANY kind of workout can seem impossible. I want to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle while still enjoying your travel time. As a fairly experienced traveler, I’m here to tell you it IS possible to keep up good habits, whether you are…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for the Healthy Mom
Mothers are just the best. Birth moms, stepmoms, adopted moms, all the moms! All of us have motherly figures in our life who we love and appreciate. And while Mom’s just get one day a year for us to celebrate them and all they do for us, they really should be celebrated every darn day, don’t ya agree? Let’s really show our moms how much we love and appreciate them this year. Here are some gift ideas for the healthy mom in your life! This post contains affiliate links. Mother’s Day Gift Guide Air Fryer Air fryers are all the rage these days, and for good reason! It’s a pretty…
Balance Building Yoga Workout
Balance is a key component of any well-balanced fitness routine. Having balance and stability is SO important for proper movement and can help with injury prevention. Check out my Instagram post below for some of my favorite moves to help improve balance and core stability! I’m no pro yogi, I’m still practicing, but I LOVE challenging my body to see what it can do. With this yoga workout, start slow and find your breath. It helps to focus on one point on the ground or wall. And don’t forget to just have fun with it! Balance and stability are SO crucial but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. If…
15 Simple Ways to Move More and Sit Less
If you want to eliminate a risk factor for chronic disease, feel better, have more energy, and look better, then sitting all day long is NOT an option. Unfortunately for those of us with desk jobs, getting our movement in during the day can be a serious struggle. You don’t have to totally give up and be discouraged though. There are small and simple ways to still get in movement during the day, no matter how busy you are! I mean if busy CPAs, who are quite literally chained to their desks working 15 hour days this time of year, can get up and move, so you can you.…
5 Proven Ways To Get Motivated And Reach Your Goals
Wondering how to get motivated and actually reach your goals? Keep reading! Less than 10% of American’s will follow through with their New Year resolutions. It’s a sad but true fact. According to StatisticBrain.com, losing weight is the number one goal set by American’s in 2015. Sadly, only 8% of Americans followed through with their resolution. Too often sleeping in wins over working out. Pizza beats salad. Netflix overcomes any desire to go to bed at a reasonable hour. What’s the problem? Why can’t we follow through with our goals? Why can’t we choose what’s good for us more often? Well, besides good ol fashioned discipline, I blame motivation. If we…
Terra Core Review + Workout!
This product was gifted to me for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.This post contains affiliate links. To save 25% off your Terra Core, use code FITANDWELL Looking for a challenging (but fun) way to work your whole body at home? I’ve been using the Terra Core this past week and it’s been great to mix up my workouts with something so unique! I know there are lots of random workout equipment options out there and some of them are flat out ridiculous, but I’ve genuinely loved using my Terra Core! It’s not another gimmicky piece of equipment that I’ll never really use. It’s simple but very…
17 Affordable Fitness Gifts (Updated 2019)
*This post contains affiliate links. Gift giving is extremely satisfying…once you actually find the right gift. Wondering what to get your fitness-loving friend or family member for Christmas? Don’t even worry about it. I’ve rounded up some of the best fitness gifts for the health nut in your life. Sorted by budget, there’s something for everyone! 17 Affordable Fitness Gifts $10-$25 Fitness Gifts Light Weight Jump Rope Perfect for: The CrossFit fanatic or frequent traveler who needs a portable way to get some cardio while abroad. Why I Recommend: I have a jump rope and love it. It’s easy to pack for when I go on trips and it’s a great way…
