I just CAN’T today! Do you ever experience those days where the LAST thing you want to do is workout?? Maybe you’re feeling low on energy, maybe you’re stressed out, or maybe you just really really don’t want to. I’m here to tell you that all of this is normal ...
Read More »Which Workout Mantras to Ditch…and Which to Live By
Words can be a powerful force. Mantras, or a statement that is repeated frequently, can be even more powerful. Studies have shown that mantras can relieve one’s stress and increase one’s self-esteem. However, can mantras and affirmations be detrimental to one’s health? I believe that they can be. Especially the ...
Read More »Full Body Lift: The Best Bang for Your Buck
Full Body Lift, Best Bang for your Buck To be get fit you don’t need to be in the gym every single day of the week! Most people believe that to get in shape, you have to focus one body part a day, which is a routine called “Splits”. This ...
Read More »Look Good, Better Performance?
We’ve all seen that one person in the gym who has a perfectly coordinated workout outfit, or is covered head to toe in Lulu Lemon. But what if actually wearing stylish athletic clothing, instead of shorts and an old tee shirt at the gym, positively affected your performance? A 2012 ...
Read More »In a Slump? Here’s How to Get & Stay Motivated!
I’m getting to the point in the year when I can see the finish line, but I’m struggling to keep myself motivated. I feel a little burnt-out, overwhelmed, and ready for a much-needed break. I know the end of the school year is near, but lately I’ve found myself needing ...
Read More »Walking: The Most Underrated Form Of Exercise
Walking is something we do every single day, whether it be walking to work, walking to class, walking to your car, or basically anything else. The greatest part about all of this, you don’t even think about the walk to class or to your car to be exercise, you just ...
Read More »Why Coffee Will Benefit Your Workout!
Have you ever wondered how to boost your workout when at the gym? Have you ever thought to yourself, how can I make my exercise routine more intense and beneficial for my body? There are many commercial products you can buy that claim to make you “burn more fat” when ...
Read More »Flexibility 101
There’s one form of exercise training that sadly always gets forgotten – flexibility training. For some people, they assume that they’re not flexible and never will be, they don’t see this as an important trait to acquire, or they don’t know why it’s crucial for a healthy body. Activities and ...
Read More »The Study Break Workout
What does desk work, studying, writing research papers, and doing projects all have in common? Answer: They all involve us sitting on our bottoms for endless hours, not moving, and getting finger cramps. Some days it just feels as if you have so much work to do you don’t have ...
Read More »No gym? No problem! 5 Quick and Easy Exercises right from your Bedroom! (No gym equipment necessary!)
Do you ever feel embarrassed at the gym? Do you feel intimidated by all the “meat heads” that are working out next to you? Do you feel like you are being judged? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, I have the perfect solution for you. ...
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