One of the best things about working from home is that you can add a bit more movement into your day without being awkward. While I used to work at a company where we routinely took a break to do team planks, I wasn’t about to bring my kettlebell or resistance band to my desk to do exercises by myself. …
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Committing to a workout plan can feel like a massive undertaking. You’ll need to find time in an already hectic schedule, and at first glance, it may not seem feasible. But taking time to consider your goals, find the right activities, and schedule your workouts could be just what you need to get the ball rolling. Use the steps below …
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Most people who want to get in shape are looking for a way to do the least possible amount of work for the quickest results. While any workout regimen requires discipline and consistency, HIIT may be the closest type of training to get maximum results with the least time commitment. What is HIIT? HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a …
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Sedentary lifestyles are not only becoming increasingly common in our society, but they can be incredibly damaging, especially for cardiovascular health. Some have gone so far as to call sitting the new smoking. If that’s not enough to get you up off your rump and moving, I’m not sure what is. To enhance overall health, we must seek to incorporate …
Strength training is a critical component of fitness for men and women. But many women are hesitant to do so while men seem to naturally waltz around the weight room like they own the place. I’ve heard tons of different excuses over the years from female friends and strangers on why they hesitate to participate in strength training: I don’t …
As young children, we’re taught that we need to warm-up before participating in physical activity. I have fond memories of “circling up” with my soccer girls to partake in a series of dynamic stretches designed to loosen us up before a match. But as adults, we’re often short on time, trying to fit in a workout between responsibilities at home …
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Winter is coming… Okay, okay, winter is still a few months away. But whether we like it or not, the days will soon become shorter, and temperatures will begin to drop. It’s never too early to start planning to make sure you can keep up with your fitness routine when the weather turns cold. Is it bad to exercise when …
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Changing your life by implementing healthy habits is a huge undertaking. Many people stall out before the starting line thanks in part to limiting beliefs. Negative limiting beliefs are the things we tell ourselves which are true in our minds, but not to anyone on the outside. Below are common limiting beliefs of people who want to start working out …
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