What’s the Best Cardio for Weight Loss?
Cardio. You either love it or straight up hate it! But it’s just one of those necessary things for losing weight and getting fit. Or is it? For decades cardio was thought to be THE best type of exercise. Ya know, for health, for weight loss, for happiness. I’m going to let you in on a little secret. You can get fit, lose weight, and be happy and never do “cardio” again. I’ll explain why but first, let’s discuss what cardio actually is and why so many people think you HAVE to do it to lose weight and be healthy. Types of Cardio: Aerobic vs Anaerobic When it comes to…
The Best Exercises for Skiers and Why You NEED to Do Them
SKI SEASON IS HERE!! I’m beyond ready to head up to my favorite mountain (Snowbird) and bounce down perfect pillows of snow. But until that glorious day comes I’ve been biding my time with Warren Miller movies and, of course, training! I’ve been skiing for more than 20 years and have been consistently cross training for about 10 of those years. I’m here to tell ya, being fit before you hit the slopes is critical if you want to prevent injury and ski your best. With a little research and my own personal experience, I’ve come up with some of the best exercises and training methods to help you become the…
How To Run (And Actually Enjoy It)
I love to run. No, really. I actually love and look forward to lacing up my running shoes each week. But it wasn’t always that way. I was a novice to running once and I’m pretty sure we were the worst of enemies at one point. But now? Now we are best buds. Why I Love Running It’s my wish to convert more people into runners. Why? Because running changed my life. It helped me learn to push myself, that I could do hard things. It was the first step to a healthier lifestyle. Running started out as simply a way to get fit. It slowly morphed into a way to compete…
10 Minute Workouts For When You’re Short On Time
I get it. You’re busy, you don’t have a lot of time to dedicate towards a workout. Taking time to workout means taking time away from other important obligations like family, friends, work and maybe waffles if you’re Leslie Knope. 😉 But guess what? Everyone has 10 minutes. Even if your day is jam-packed I guarantee you can spare 10 minutes. It might take a little more planning and less time on social media or watching TV but making time for physical activity is really important! To give you even more time I’ve found seven 10 minute workouts courtesy of YouTube that you’re going to LOVE! Put on your favorite workout…
How to Get Fit (No Running Required)
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word exercise? Often when we think of exercise and how to get fit, running is the first thing that comes to mind. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this, running is a phenomenal form of exercise and most serious runners are in great shape! However, for many people, the thought of running produces an overwhelming feeling of dread and discomfort. Not everyone enjoys running or even wants to enjoy it, and that’s OK! There are so many fun and different ways to get fit and healthy so don’t worry if running isn’t your favorite. If you do…
Sit Ups Ruining Your Back? 11 Better Ab Exercises To Try
If I told you a certain exercise put nearly 700 pounds of compression on your lower back, would you ever do that exercise again? Uhh nooooo. If I told you that this exercise is still one of the most commonly used exercises in the world of fitness, would you be surprised? Uhhh yeah! You probably guessed by the headline, but you should probably stop doing so many dang sit ups! Sit-ups once were considered a true measure of core strength and fitness. That is until fairly recently when this classic form of exercise has come under some scrutiny from doctors and fitness experts alike. What’s the problem with sit ups?…
8 Must Haves For the Perfect Home Gym (Plus Workouts!)
Does the thought of sliding into your workout clothes and driving to the gym make you shudder? Are you a busy parent who would actually love to go to the gym but can’t seem to find a babysitter or enough time? Never fear. You can workout at home and it’s more affordable (and time effective) than you may think. With a home gym you can…. Get that killer bod you’ve always dreamed of Save money and cancel your gym pass Workout in a judgement safe free place without any “bros” checking you out Save time by getting rid of any commuting Be that super productive awesome person who gets a…
Yoga For Beginners: The Complete Guide and How To Get Started
Can you think of something that you used to hate, but now you love? I can, and it’s called yoga. I used to despise it. I hated the stretching, balancing in uncomfortable poses, and being unbelievably sore after only an hour of “light” yoga. Fast forward a couple years later and I love yoga as much as I love lifting, running, and chocolate. (Well, almost 😉 ) What changed? I decided to give it a real chance. I practiced weekly instead of semiannually. Gradually, I could see improvement in how I felt, my mobility, flexibility, and strength. After several months of practicing regularly, I was hooked. It’s now a favorite…
HIIT Workout To Get In Shape Fast
This HIIT workout requires no equipment and will leave you feeling like a boss. HIIT workouts are my favorite. Why? Because they are fast, effective, and work incredibly well thanks to a little physiology term called EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) . What the heck does EPOC mean? It means the more intense of a workout, the longer it takes your body to return to homeostasis, or normal. This requires way more calories than if you were to just do an easy, but long workout. HIIT is also better for building and retaining muscle and losing fat. Or “toning” for short. So stop what you’re doing, put your workout clothes…
4 Awesome Benefits of HIIT & Why You Should Do It
“What type of exercise is the most beneficial?” A question I get ALL THE TIME. The Answer? It depends on your goals. Are you trying to lose fat? Tone up? Get in better shape in general? Well, if your goal is any of the above then HIIT workouts are for you! What is HIIT? High-Intensity Interval training (HIIT) is simply alternating periods of high intensity with periods of low intensity. The main goal of interval training is to bring your heart rate up, then bring it back down. You can do this in a variety of ways whether it be swimming, running, cycling, or strength training. That…
