Most people know that regular exercise is linked to many health benefits. The problem is that the majority of the general population doesn’t get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week. It’s no surprise that the most common excuse for not exercising is a lack of time. But we’re here to take away your excuses […]
Are you ready to set yourself up for failure? Here are 10 surefire ways to make sure you blow your diet. Do not have frozen fruit and vegetables on hand. This way when you realize you don’t have a backup plan for your vegetables you can count potato chips as a vegetable instead (potato chips are […]
Last week I got a text from my younger sister—she fell and broke her arm during her morning run. Ouch. I think we all know someone who’s endured an athletic injury–even during simple exercise. From plantar fasciitis to a torn rotator cuff, injuries impact almost all of us at some point in our lives. And […]
Your Training Plan Before we dive into these step-by-step beginner running tips, it should be noted these will work just as well if you’re already a moderately-skilled runner. So if you’re thinking about running a 10K, a half marathon, or a full-blown marathon, these should definitely come in handy. Now for the game plan! Phase 1: […]
At the start of every new year I like to write down my goals for the upcoming year. Even though I pester my husband, he never joins in. He says things like, “Why should I set a goal that I know I’m not going to achieve?” It isn’t just my husband, it seems that New Year’s resolutions are […]
The holidays are a time of extra indulgences, but for many of us it also means added stress of balancing finances, cooking assignments, and family relationships. With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays it can be hard to find time to exercise. So, we’ve decided to motivate you to make the time! Here are […]