The holidays can bring a lot of joy, but sometimes it can bring an overwhelming feeling of stress. So much to do in such a short amount of time, can cause ““hangxiety” (aka holiday anxiety).” Before you start canceling all plans, there are ways to deal with the holiday stress...
5 Simple Holiday Fitness Tips to Keep You on Track
If it is the “most wonderful time of the year”, then why do I feel so stressed?? The holidays usually bring on some sort of stress, and how we handle it can affect all parts of our life including our health. Finding the time to complete your workouts and preparing...
3 Signs You’re Losing Muscle-Not Fat
“When you’re working out to lose weight, it’s easy to get caught up in the number on the scale.” Don’t let that number affect your progress because it’s not a very reliable marker but there are other ways to tell if you are losing muscle over fat. The following link...
11 Cardio Exercises That Will Challenge Your Abs
It’s cardio day and whether you are pressed for time and trying to get the most out of a workout, cardio doesn’t have to be the only workout you are getting in. How about trying some cardio ab exercises that strengthen your core? “There are plenty of exercises that will...
How Much Exercise Do You Need to Burn off Thanksgiving Foods?
“It’s the most dietarily-fraught time of the year.” Thanksgiving brings all the delicious foods, but it can also bring some unwanted holiday weight gain. Everything in moderation is usually my role of thumb, but during the holidays, it’s hard to resist all the sweet treats. If you indulge a little...
9 Household Items You Can Use As Weights
Who says you have to leave your house to get a good workout in? Having the right equipment though will help make your at-home workout more manageable. This doesn’t mean you have to go out and purchase expensive weights, heavy-duty benches, dumbbells, and a weight rack. You can actually use...
How to Get Rid of Muscle Cramps With Pickle Juice
Did you know that pickle juice can get rid of muscle cramps? It’s true, and what a perfect day to explore more about pickles and their juice then on National Pickle Day!! Check out the link below to see how your muscle cramps can be relieved with a little sip...
The 411 on Working Out on Your Period
It’s that time of the month, and the cramps, bloating, and mood swings have set in. You want to work out, but the lack of motivation and the fatigue says otherwise. “Do you continue working out on your period as if Aunt Flo never came, or take a rest day?”...
What Happens to Your Face When You Wear Makeup During a Workout?
After a long day, the last thing I want to do is wash my makeup off because well that just takes too much time!! How many of you are like me? So, when you are ready for your workout the next day, that same makeup can be seen washing away...
Why Is Your Shoulder Popping, Clicking, or Cracking?
“Snap, crackle, pop is something you want to hear from your breakfast, not your shoulders.” Whether you are experiencing pain in the shoulders or some body cracking, it’s a good idea to get your shoulder checked out by a medical professional. There are many reasons why your shoulder could be...