Tag: workouts
The 3 Biggest Reasons You Aren’t Working Out
Excuses. We all make them. We convince ourselves that our excuse is a really good ‘reason’. But all-too-often, these reasons are just attempts at explaining or justifying our choice to avoid responsibility. Ouch. When it comes to exercise and our fitness, there seem to be 3 main excuses that I hear constantly. Sadly, these excuses […] READ MORE
4 Ways to Get Beyond Your New Year’s Resolution
Have you ever experienced the frustration of accomplishing a goal, only to find that 1 week, 1 month, or 1 year later you are right back where you started? Maybe you resolved last year to lose 10 pounds. Perhaps you set a goal to exercise 3 times a week. After 1 week of that, you […] READ MORE
One Thing That May Be Sabotaging Your Diet
With New Year’s upon us the focus gets turned back to our level of health in all areas of our life…our time, personal growth, finances, and of course, our actual health. Whether we like it or not, New Years creates an opportunity to stop and evaluate the year that’s passed and how we like the […] READ MORE
The Number One Exercise to Burn Fat
Is there really just one exercise that can give you all the fat-burning benefits you desire? Well…almost. It’s called a sprint. (I can hear you groaning now!) Don’t check out or think, “Whelp, that does it for me. I can’t sprint so I’m not even bothering to read this.” If that’s you, hang with me […] READ MORE
Are You Tired of the Treadmill?
Do you ever wonder why the hours you spend exercising are not producing more results? Have you ever experienced getting some results and then you hit a serious plateau? Maybe you’ve given up on exercise altogether because you simply don’t have the time. And if we’re honest, who wants to invest time into something that doesn’t […] READ MORE
Friday’s Fit Tip: Always Fail Forward
I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. –Michael Jordan READ MORE
Friday’s Fit Tip: A Timeless Roadmap to Success
First, have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends; wisdom, money, materials, and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end. –Aristotle READ MORE
Friday’s Fit Tip: When to Go Shopping for Running Shoes
Shop for workout shoes late in the day because that’s when your feet are the largest! Be sure there is a half inch of space in front of your longest toe. You should also be able to easily wiggle your toes. Compare the shoes with your bare feet. If each shoe isn’t noticeably wider and […] READ MORE
Friday’s Fit Tip: Do Drugs Eliminate Post-Workout Soreness?
Tempting as it may be, don’t pop a pill after you work out. Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences found that ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) were no more effective than a placebo in alleviating post-exercise muscle soreness. These type drugs may actually suppress muscle growth when taken after a workout. READ MORE
Pushing Reset on Your Fitness
I think all of us hit a rut every now and then in our fitness. Or maybe you’re isn’t a rut – you’ve just never really gotten started! It can be tough to get motivated or stay motivated if you feel like everything you’ve tried in the past has been an epic failure. I have […] READ MORE
