One of my main goals as a health and fitness expert is to educate busy working women so they can make the best decisions for themselves rather than be constantly told what to do.  Of course, there’s nothing wrong with following a guided program from a certified personal trainer, or getting one on one training. These are AWESOME tools that can help you with your fitness learning and I encourage it.  However, not everyone has access to these programs or coaches. I hope these simple tips will help you feel empowered to take more control of your fitness at home or at the gym. I believe with some basic education…

Looking for some simple at home bodyweight exercises? Look no further. I’ve got ya covered! I know many of us are missing the gym right now, but the truth and beauty is we can still keep up on our fitness right at home with little to zero equipment. If you are looking to add equipment to your home gym, check out this post! This post contains affiliate links. Tips to Make the Most of Your At Home Workouts If you’re used to lifting heavier weights or just want to make your bodyweight workouts a little more intense, here are some tips: Shorten your rest periods to keep your heart rate…

I’ve always dreamed about having the perfect home gym with ALL the at home workout equipment. No more having to wait around for squat racks at the gym, no more smelly sweaty workout benches. Just my own little workout haven! Although my current little home gym is far from what I hope it could be some day, it does the job well. Currently, I have a punching bag that was already there when we moved in, some free weights, a medicine ball, stability ball, a Terra Core, some bands, a suspension trainer, and a pull-up bar. These items don’t take up too much space but allow me to a have a…

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…

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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…

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.…