The summer is a great time to prioritize family fitness. With more hours in the day and no evening schoolwork, the whole family can stay active together. Despite this extra time and warmer weather, it can still feel impossible to motivate your kids to get up and move. That’s where the keys to family fitness success come into play.When you choose activities as a group, keep … [Read more...]
5 Habits to Add to Your Post-Workout Ritual
Post-workout is blissful, sometimes painful, but always rewarding...especially if you didn’t want to do it in the first place. But, your post-workout ritual should involve more than a pat on the back and a fueling feast. Add the following five ideas to your usual routine to feel great, keep your favorite fitness apparel in good shape, and get the most from your kick-ass … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Transform Your Garage Into a Fitness Space
If a long commute and overcrowded facilities are keeping you from the gym, take matters into your own hands. Ditch the gym membership and invest in creating your own personal gym — right at home.This option doesn’t require a commute, and you won’t have to share the equipment with other sweaty bodies. Not to mention, you can finally make use of a space that likely is just … [Read more...]
How to Achieve Your Fitness Goals — Despite a Desk Job
It may seem impossible to reach your fitness goals when you sit at a desk all day. You’re sedentary, go out to lunch most days of the week, and sit even more at home because you’re exhausted from a long day. There’s always time to make a change, however, and that time is now! Consider how the following ideas can be incorporated into your day-to-day to bring your fitness goals … [Read more...]
How to Feel Less Guilty When You Skip the Gym
Skipping the gym sucks, whether it’s due to a scheduling conflict or simply deciding, “I’m not working out today.” Worse yet, it’s hard not to feel guilty when that happens. You put a lot of effort into training and keeping your body strong and that one missed session nags at you.As a personal trainer, I know the feeling all too well. I also know that missing a single … [Read more...]