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Appears courtesy of TLB Flow LLC. A couple days ago a man came up to me and told me that I should have Lisa stop lifting weights because she is getting too strong. I thought he was messing around because I have recently been beaming with pride as I’ve watched Lisa do heavier power and [...]
Maybe it’s because I spent a good deal of my formative years in the 80′s with Run DMC playing on my Walkman, but I’ve always had really bland taste in workout footwear. How bland might you ask? Yup, that bland. I have a thing for my New Balance shoes, can you tell? Those 3 pairs [...]
Can you believe it is already here? I sure can’t. I feel like Christmas just happened 2 seconds ago. I love this time of year. The weather is starting to warm up, the trees and grass are turning green, and my shorts start to call my name from the bottom of my dresser! Soon those [...]
Have you ever wondered if you’re doing your ab exercises wrong or right? Well, we have lots of posts that show the best way to do ab moves, but this one shows how to determine if you’re contracting your abs properly. Did you even know there’s a “proper” way to contract? Let’s put it this way – [...]
You might be wondering exactly what HIIT training is and what will it do for my body? HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is cardio performed at such an intense level that your body will spend the rest of the day expending energy to recover from the ass-kicking you gave it. This means that you will [...]
What would you think if I told you that you can burn fat and lose weight when you are just sitting on the couch? You’d probably think I’m crazy, right? Most people have the idea that running and dieting are the quickest ways to lose weight. I’m here to tell you that there is another [...]
We’ve all heard it. The “high reps vs low reps” debate – basically, the question of whether to perform a high number of repetitions of an exercise or do a low number. Most of us that train on a regular basis have heard this one and have pondered the question in detail. And even if [...]
Appears courtesy of Fast and Furious Fitness. As regular readers of my blog know, I was posted in China a few years ago. My last posting was in the U.S., and while I used to work out regularly in the US, and continued to do so when I came to China, for some reason, I [...]
Appears courtesy of Southern Charm. Y’all, I think we can all use a bit more yoga in our lives. It has been a goal of mine to practice more yoga, especially since being diagnosed with psoriasis. However, I haven’t exactly met this goal. Things have to change. There is another health issue, a bit more [...]
Sprints are one of the best exercises that you can do, period. These are great! I don’t care if it’s bodyweight exercises, weight training routines, or a combination of the two – sprints need to make up a part of your routine. Note that when I say “sprint”, I mean “sprint” – not “run”, or [...]
Do you feel comfortable in your body? Are you confident and actually happy with yourself? Ready In 5 Weeks is about the mind and body connection; making fitness and healthy eating a regular part of daily life. It is also about the delicate balance of juggling a family and a full time job as a [...]
Appears courtesy of JoggerMom. As a stroller veteran I can almost positively tell you that your house, vehicle or garage will be filled with at least 2 or 3 strollers all serving different purposes. As your baby gets older you see what works and does not work because quite frankly every stroller is great when [...]
Appears courtesy of 110 Pounds and Counting. The good news is that Thanksgiving and Christmas are JUST ONE DAY. That means if you do overeat a little, it’s not the end of the world. It’s one slip up, that can be reversed if dealt with immediately. How is that possible, you wonder? Basically with continuing [...]
Appears courtesy of Little Girl Big Eyes. At last, the pumpkin, cinnamon, baked apple spice goodness of the September Through November months begins to come to a close – not so fast! This hype has earned enough glory to stay put well into December (or even longer). Dare we drink a steaming hot spiced apple [...]
Appears courtesy of Athlete at Heart. I love good writing. I love it when someone can be candid, personable, funny, and inspiring. I love it when a writer waxes poetic about the their everyday life and finds the deeper meaning hidden in simple events. I LOVE this book. Mile Markers: The 26.2 Most Important Reasons [...]
Appears courtesy of Athlete at Heart. Benefits of Recreational Sports Leagues I’ve been participating in recreational sports leagues off and on for the last 4 years and I would highly recommend it. Why? Lots of reasons! Make New Friends When I first moved to my current city five years ago I knew two people, my [...]
I just finished my first half-Ironman triathlon. Yes, me. Yes, the one in the picture. I thought I would be on top of the world after such a feat, especially considering how far I have come in only a short year. I went from not being able to run two miles, to a race that [...]
Appears courtesy of Athlete at Heart. How often have you let your pantry and fridge run out of good healthy foods and instead of heading to the store right away you go out to eat? How often have you failed to plan ahead or pack a lunch and end up in the workplace cafeteria giving [...]
Appears courtesy of Living the Hike Life. I am a runner. Sometimes I love it sometimes I hate it, but running is a part of me. I love to push my body to its limits and see how far I can take it. I love to know that I can go outside and run for [...]
· You can do the math in your head to convert kilometers to miles and race finish times to minutes-per-mile faster than your friends can calculate them with a new iPad app. · You think of bad water as an epic race, not a beverage to avoid. · You think nothing of spending $30 on [...]
Many runners want to lose weight while running. For some, it’s a primary objective, while it’s a great secondary benefit for others. Regardless, it’s important that you approach weight loss while running carefully and with a specific plan in place. If you don’t balance your caloric intake with your caloric expenditure carefully, you won’t have [...]
Appears courtesy of Running With Perseverance. I can’t believe that the Army Ten Miler is only a few days away! (You can see my training log for week one here, week two here, week three here and week four here). My main goal for the ATM is to cross the finish line smiling, which is [...]
Appears courtesy of Running with Perseverance. Welcome to my training log for my last full week of training for the Army Ten Miler on October 9, 2011. (You can see how I did during week one here, week two here and week three here). My main goal for the ATM is to cross the finish [...]
Appears courtesy of Living Fit, Healthy and Happy. Weight loss. Folks tend to make it much harder than it needs to be. Sure, it takes hard work and discipline to lose excess weight. No doubt about it, but why is it harder for some people than it is for others? An Important Study About Weight [...]
Bob Harper introduces two revolutionary core routines in his latest DVD, Totally Ripped Core. Don’t expect to lie on your back during this workout and simply do sit-ups. Bob emphasizes the concept that we use our core in all movements. Therefore, it makes sense to do a large part of the workout standing. Not only [...]
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