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? A movie? Sibling? Exercise? 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. I mean cmon. I could run at a 6:40 pace, lift heavy 4+ days a week and be fine, but an hour of yoga? Forget it. Moving at all the next day was agony. 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…
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…
Why Functional Fitness Matters
Functional fitness is our ability to move correctly and perform daily needed activities without injury. It may not sound like a big deal, but functional fitness is the foundation of fitness in all its forms! You wouldn’t build your home on a weak foundation, so why would you treat your body any different? Functional fitness prepares the body for more advanced forms of exercise. It is important that we first move well, then often. [bctt tweet=”It is important that we first move well, then often.”] A person’s ability to move well is a combination of strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and stability. If these components are not developed the result is…
The Best Apps For Wellness
Being healthy and fit is easier than ever with today’s tech. The following are a few of my favorite apps for wellness to help me stay on track with #allthegoals. What do you think are the best apps for wellness? Post them in the comments! The Best Apps For Wellness 1. Drink More Water This app is great for tracking your water intake! You can set the amount of water you prefer to drink each day and set reminders to help you stay on track. Often we have good intentions for staying hydrated but we get busy and forget. This app helped me get into the habit of drinking consistently…
A Workout ANYONE Has Time For
Looking for a fast workout? Life is busy. We work, we go to school, we commute, we have friends to see and family to attend to, we have a million things on our to-do list. I get it. I’m right there with you. You already know that working out is important. It’s finding the time that is tricky. But guess what? Everyone has 10 minutes of spare time. Trust me, you do. Spend 5 minutes less glued to your social media apps, and 5 minutes less watching TV and voilà! You just gained 10 minutes of precious time. It’s A Fast Workout Anyone Can Do Congratulations! Now that you’ve found 10 minutes, do your…
Gone For a Run
Happy National Running Day!! This week I’ve been reminiscing about my running journey, how it all started and how much joy running has brought me. So in honor of National Running Day (which just so happens to be right before my birthday, PERFECT!) I came up with my top 5 reasons of why running is amazing!! 1. It makes me strong. I’m not just talking physically, which is true, but also mentally. Running is tough. Most times (if not always) it is a mental game in which you must learn to overcome personal doubts of your own strength. When you do overcome those challenges it leaves you stronger, both mentally…
