Tag Archives: workout
Three great dance fitness trends for 2013
Repeating the same workout routine can get old fast. If you’re used to exercising on your own, try changing up your routine with one of the latest trends in group fitness: dance. No longer limited to dances like the salsa…
Benefits of hiring a personal trainer
If you are having a hard time getting motivated at the health club, or have hit an exercise plateau and can’t seem to move forward, consider hiring a personal trainer. In a study by University of Wisconsin School of Health…
Say “Ommm” to your workday: Three easy yoga poses to relieve stress in the workplace
When you think about work, what’s the first word that comes to mind? For many of us, it’s “stress”. No matter if you love your job or not, the pressures of work can be overwhelming and cause an influx of…
Best holiday songs for your workout
If your Christmas season is as busy as mine you probably need a strategy to stay active and healthy. This holiday season I have a family or friend holiday party every day from December 22nd to December 26th and…
Nine power foods to fuel your workout
Are you looking to boost your workout and get better results? There are several snacks that can give your body that extra boost it needs before working out, or just after to help your recovery. It’s important to make sure…
What’s in your bag? How to keep your gym bag germ free
Do you find your gym bag smelling dirty? Even worse, are you afraid it is filled with germs? Our busy lifestyles make working out hard to fit in during the day. When we do find the time, we often throw our…
7 ways to rev up your metabolism
If you think of your body as a car, the engine would be your metabolism. Our metabolisms are used to burn fuel to produce energy we need for everyday living. Each engine is unique to that car just like your…
Your fitness questions answered: Cardio or resistance first?
I’ve brought up a few times previously that my friend, Sam, has persuaded me to run in a half marathon with him later this summer. I have never been a big runner and I definitely don’t consider myself in shape…
How Beyonce Inspires Us To Move
Launched by first lady Michelle Obama, the Let’s Move campaign is “America’s move to raise a healthier generation of kids.” But really, the message is not just for children – it is for all of us. We can set a good…
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