Pushing 40: A Quick Home Workout Regimen
“Pushing 40” is a quick, no-excuses mini workout to keep me moving, even on the hardest days Continue reading Pushing 40: A Quick Home Workout Regimen
Tag: Fitness
Indoor Walking Activities|National Walking Day
Celebrate National Walking Day and get your body moving! To celebrate, go for a walk in your neighborhood or local park. Rain or tornadoes keeping your from experiencing a walk outdoors? Then get creative and check out these ideas for indoor walks. Today is the day to celebrate the healthy benefits of walking and maybe even pick up a new habit. Make every step count. Continue reading Indoor Walking Activities|National Walking Day
November 2023: Simple Exercises for a Stronger Core | “It’s more than aesthetics”
After birthing three children, I find myself grappling with the daily consequences of a weakened core. From compromised balance to persistent lower back and hip pain, I’ve taken steps, including consulting with a specialist, to regain my strength and vitality. … Continue reading November 2023: Simple Exercises for a Stronger Core | “It’s more than aesthetics”
August 2023: Upper Body Workout with Weights | “It’s a flex to be fit”
Resistance training is important to include in a well-rounded exercise program. Consistent weight-bearing exercises and resistance training encourage bone remodeling which is the process of old bone tissue being replaced with new bone tissues. It’s how our bones, over time and with … Continue reading August 2023: Upper Body Workout with Weights | “It’s a flex to be fit”
What is Drinking Buddies
Drinking Buddies is an annual month-long hydration initiative that takes place every July. It started simply — drink more water. But it has grown into something deeper: building a real relationship with hydration, your health, and each other. The idea is straightforward. Before July 1, you’ll decide how many ounces of water you want to drink each day — a goal that’s personal to you. Each morning throughout the month, you check in with your buddy or group to share whether you met your goal or simply made the attempt. There is no winning or failing here. There is only … Continue reading What is Drinking Buddies
May 2023: SMART Goals | “It’s the smart thing to do”
Do you know what one of the most common barriers cited for lack of exercise is? If you guessed ‘time’, you’d be correct. Others include unrealistic goals, lack of convenience and lack of social support. As my life situations change, so does my exercise regimen. One way I’m learning to adjust is by setting SMART goals. SMART is an acronym for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Continue reading May 2023: SMART Goals | “It’s the smart thing to do”
How do I make exercise fun?
What’s the most fun way to exercise? The most fun way for me to exercise is with upbeat music and, if my exercise is being led by an instructor, a high-energy and engaging instructor. Running, dance cardio, and rhythm cycling, … Continue reading How do I make exercise fun?
March 2023: Now, Walk It Out | “It’s time to move!”
This month I invite you join me in a challenge that I’m calling “Now, Walk It Out”. The weather will be warming up soon and there’s no time like the present to get out and walk it out! The rules … Continue reading March 2023: Now, Walk It Out | “It’s time to move!”
February 2023: Breath and Stretch | “It feels good”
Everyone knows you should stretch before and after your workout, right? But what about stretching just for the sake of stretching? Just stretching because it feels good. If you aren’t, you’re really missing out. General stretching is so underrated. It … Continue reading February 2023: Breath and Stretch | “It feels good”
Getting Active: Post Lupus Diagnosis
Health & Wellness | L.B. This is my most revealing post to date. It’s the first time mentioning that I have an autoimmune disease, specifically lupus, and mixed connective tissue disease. I’ve gone back and forth about sharing this information … Continue reading Getting Active: Post Lupus Diagnosis
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