How many of us get tired of the same.old.work.outs? How many of us get so tired of the doing the same routine every single day that we have just quit because we’re bored? Come on, raise your hands. I’m raising my hand, too. Well, did you know that when we do the same work outs every day for an … [Read more…]
I asked Beckie from BornFit if she would consider doing a guest post for us and lucky for us, she agreed! Here is what she has to say: Before my husband and I had children we hiked just about every weekend. Since the children came along we have sort of left our hiking adventures behind. Until … [Read more…]
This is really April’s idea, but since it is Friday, I am going to bark the orders. ;o) Exercise doesn’t have to be something you dread… you can actually *gasp* enjoy yourself and have fun while you are doing it! Here’s what we want you to do: *Go blast your stereo, iPod, laptop… you … [Read more…]
Well, maybe he isn’t exactly a BABY, but I will forever call the twins “my babies” and I think secretly they like it, despite the outwardly protests. Awhile back, I wrote about participating in races to benefit charities. This past weekend, I signed up to do a 5K for Sherry’s Wishes, a local … [Read more…]
Marci Lall is a nationally recognized weight loss and body sculpting specialist, certified personal trainer (CPT) and the author of the internationally popular e-book – The Rebound Workout. Go to TheYoYoDietReport.com to claim your FREE “Permanent Weight Loss Starter Kit”. When Marci offered to put … [Read more…]
Now that the weather is getting nicer (ahem, unless you live in North Dakota), it’s that time of year when we can take the kids outside and engage in our favorite activities from our own childhoods! How many times have you caught yourself saying, “When I was a kid, we…” only to hear your little … [Read more…]
Did you know that exercise can reduce stress? Okay, I am sure we all HEAR that, but how many of us actually follow that advice? This is a subject that hits close to home with me, and I often find myself slacking on the exercise when I am stressed the most! And I KNOW I would feel better if I just … [Read more…]
Back in the fall of ’08, I came across Christie on her blog, Baby Tea Leaves. She was hosting a “Hot for the Holidays” challenge and I decided to participate. Ever since then, I have watched her succeed in goal after goal! Christie is truly an inspiration! I asked Christie if she would be interested … [Read more…]
Okay ladies and gentlemen (I can say that now! We have doubled our brothers!), we are gearing up around Shrinking Jeans for the big Shred challenge starting on Monday! Are you with us? Let’s start with the basics. What do you need to do this? *Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD. *Hand weights are … [Read more…]
Remember a few weeks ago when we asked you to dig deep and leave some questions for TJ, the personal trainer and co-founder of For U Mothers? Today, I am going to share all of the questions and answers with you… I have to say I learned a lot! Q: Is it more beneficial to exercise in the morning or … [Read more…]
I am super excited for today’s post! A few months back, I was lucky enough to run across TJ on all this loveliness that is the internet! TJ is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness instructor and has been involved in fitness for over 10 years! Together with her partner Christy, she … [Read more…]
I first heard about hot yoga while I was living in Grand Junction, CO and have always found the concept very interesting. I have never tried it myself, but hopefully I will find the courage to once I slim down a bit! What is Hot Yoga? Hot Yoga consists of performing a series of yoga poses in a … [Read more…]
I know, it’s the dead of winter and the last thing you want to do is venture into the cold to exercise. Exercise is so very important on many different levels. Let’s talk about the some of the benefits: 1. Your mood will improve! Have you ever been just in the absolute crappiest mood, yet forced … [Read more…]
New to running? Read more on how-to get started here! If you are anything like me, then you try running for a few minutes, huff and puff, can’t catch your breath, and slow to a walk. That’s my story. I have big dreams of being a runner, if only I could run longer than three minutes at a … [Read more…]
Continuing with our heart-healthy challenge, today we are going to learn about our target heart rates. Yet ANOTHER number, I know. You thought (hoped) you were done with math in high school and college, right? What is the “target heart rate?” Simply put, it’s the desired range of heart rate reached … [Read more…]