Here are a few tips and tricks to help you rev up your workouts. And it just requires adding something called a finisher. A finisher is a high-intensity 5-7 minute circuit at the end of your workout. That's right, after you're done with all of the other stuff. Why finishers? You get a quick metabolic …
Month: May 2018
Hop On the Training Train
Let's say you are encouraged to register for a race. Yay! Races are fun, right? Your friends high-five you, they tag you on social media with super-cool hashtags (#awesome, #thisgirlruns) and then it's on. Sooo, now what? Right?! Training for a race or event takes three things. A training plan. Some jiggering of your schedule …
Neuro…What?
Neuroplasticity (the ability of the human brain to physically re-arrange itself in response to outside stimulus) is one of the key benefits of mindful meditation. By redirecting our thoughts in response to situations we use/create different pathways in our brain. The more we use these new pathways, the stronger they become and the more we …
Vacay This Way
I'm starting with the assumption that you pack at least one set of workout clothes with you on your trips, vacations or getaways. (Humor me.) Here's a very short, full body, no-equipment workout that you can do anywhere. Any. Where. And when you're done you can lay your workout clothes on your patio chairs to …
Just Wow!
My Monday post is dedicated to YOU, my gorgeous, strong, fit and amazing friends. I am motivated by you. Inspired by your selfies high in the hills as you walk your pooches. Invigorated by your splat points, split times and sunrise runs. I'm in awe of your tenacity, your resiliency, your dedication and ability to …
Subtract One, Add Two
I choose not to eat animal products. And while it's becoming more popular, it's not exactly mainstream so when I eat out I have to do some research and lots of explaining and directing at the restaurant. Fine, I'm game. But what gets me super annoyed is when I go to a restaurant and …
Combatting High Blood Pressure
Last year there were changes to guidelines on high blood pressure and because of that, almost half of all Americans have hypertension. Hypertension can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and a host of other problems and the scary part is that symptoms may not present themselves until it's too late. What's important to note is …
Say Hey to your Core
Back in the day, 6-pack abs was the goal. Now it's all about the core baby. Many people think the core is just the front of your abdominals. You know, the ones you can see if you possess a 6 pack. In fact, the core is a network of muscles located around the lower spine, …
No-Brainer Bowls
You know those healthy meal plans that you see in a magazine that look AMAZING! But then you realize you have to cook or prepare 21 new meals? Yeah, I hate that. So here's my hack. Bowls. I have them for breakfast. I have them for lunch. I often have them for dinner. Because they …
Forward Motion
I enjoy participating in races. And it's not the actual "racing" part of it, it's the build up, the training, the lining up to start, the energy. It's the whole shebang. So we are in prime racing season people! 5K's, 10K's half marathons, bubble runs, mud runs, charity events and trail runs. No matter where …
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