8 reasons to work out that AREN’T weight loss

8 reasons to work out that AREN’T weight loss

A while ago I conducted a non-scientific (but still eye-opening!) poll. I asked a bunch of people who had a regular workout routine WHY they exercised.A lot of these people were in their 60s, 70s, and beyond, and most of them had been working out for decades. Their...
You start losing this at 30…

You start losing this at 30…

I probably don’t have to ask you if you’ve ever thought about “losing weight” or “burning fat” — but how often do you think about building muscle? Most people don’t give their muscles much thought until they go to pick up something heavy or put on a bathing suit. But...
What stands between you and your goals?

What stands between you and your goals?

This month we’re tackling a big topic: getting rid of what’s standing between you and your goals.  This could be what you put in your body  … what you focus on with your thoughts and beliefs … and anything else that’s cluttering up your fitness journey. The first step...
In the middle of a hard workout, what do you do?

In the middle of a hard workout, what do you do?

When you are in the middle of a workout and it starts to get hard, what do you do? Say, “Well, I guess I’ve reached my limit today,” and stop Ask yourself, “Why is this so hard for me? I’m in terrible shape. Why do I even try?” Tell yourself, “Bring it on. This is...
3 Relaxing Hip Opening Stretches

3 Relaxing Hip Opening Stretches

I’ve got a feel-good post for you today …. because it’s packed with THREE stretches that will open up your hips from every direction! These all feel GREAT while you’re doing them, and they’re perfect for the next time you’re watching TV or want to unwind after work....
I’m going to get a little personal here…

I’m going to get a little personal here…

We’re getting a little personal today, but we can’t talk about core strength without today’s topic: digestion! You might not realize it, but your posture (and core strength) have a HUGE impact on how you digest your food. Here’s how: 1. Heartburn & Sluggish...