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Equipment Highlight: The Power of the Prowler Sled!
Kettlebells? Check. Dumbbells? Check. Rowers and jump ropes? Check and check. You know your way around the weight room. But, have you discovered the smooth magic the Prowler Sled can work on you? Even if you don’t recognize the name,…
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Find Good Ju-Ju with Joyful Movements
Fitness is FUN!!! Or is it for you? Calling something “fun” doesn’t automatically make it feel like a party, does it? For many people, workouts feel more like work than anything else. If that’s the case, it’s definitely time to…
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5 Ways to Make Your Cardio Count
Beyond tallying up minutes, how can you make cardio count? The American College of Sports Medicine recommends getting 150 minutes of exercise of moderate intensity per week. That’s doable, you think. Is just hitting that number enough to keep you…
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How to Cultivate a Body Positive Social Media Community
Have you ever scrolled your social media accounts, hit a stream of perfect meals and workout selfies, and felt like crap about your own efforts? It seems like there’s always some account out there that is getting in more beautiful,…
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Equipment Highlight: Kettlebell 101
If you haven’t swung a kettlebell before, now’s the time! The funky looking fitness toy has been around for centuries for a reason. The concept of a kettlebell is simple. It is a heavy iron ball with a fixed handle…
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3 Ways to Indulge in Chocolate…without getting off track!
Let’s face it: setbacks happen. If you have a sweet tooth like I do, stress = chocolate, which can give you relief in the moment but can leave you with a serious case of chocolate guilt. Why are we prone…
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Optimizing Your Longevity: 7 Lessons from the “Blue Zones”
Ever heard of the so-called Blue Zones? These are designated places in the world where people just seem to live longer – often well into their 90s and 100s (average life expectancy is currently 79). But where are they? Who…
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Get Your Sweat On: 20-Minute Bodyweight Step Circuit!
Create your own circuit workout. It’s easy! An effective circuit workout challenges all major muscle groups, including your heart. You can develop endurance and strength by minimizing rest periods between stops. Circuits don’t have to involve a ton of equipment,…
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Simple Workouts that Olympians Swear By
There is a reason why a select few people champion their way to the Olympics: the training is grueling; both mentally and physically. Many spend years honing their craft. Some spend decades and won’t settle for anything less than a…
