Use these tips for sticking to your New year’s Resolutions to follow through on your goals this year. Creating a resolution for the new year is the easy part. Sticking with it may be harder than you may think. Most people’s resolutions fizzle out by the end of January, if they are lucky to makeRead More
Free Ways to Take a Fitness Class
If you want to try a fitness class, there’s no need to spend a lot of money. Here are some free ways to take a fitness class. Fitness classes are a great way to socialize, learn how to do certain exercises and motivate you to keep up the good work. They can also be great forRead More
Fun Outdoor Activities That Are Great Exercise
Mix up your workout routine by trying some fun outdoor activities that are great exercise. I don’t hate the gym, but I feel like gyms are a place I go when I can’t get outside for one reason or another. Often it’s the weather because I am sensitive to extreme temperatures, hot or cold. SometimesRead More
The 7 Best Things to Bring on a Hike
If you are new to hiking, check out the 7 best things to bring on a hike before hitting the trails. Hiking has to be one of my very favorite pastimes in the Spring and Summer months. I am lucky enough to live in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest, so there are always new opportunities andRead More
Frugal Fitness Tools for Beginners
You can build a home gym without breaking the bank with these frugal fitness tools. When I started out with a fitness routine, I didn’t have a lot of money. I had spent many years making the excuse that I couldn’t afford to get fit because I couldn’t afford a gym membership. The truth is,Read More
How to Stay Active at a Desk Job
It’s hard to stay active when you have to sit at a desk 8 hours a day, but it is possible with these tips on how to stay active at a desk job. As a blogger, my job is definitely a lot of time spent in front of a computer. This leads to a lotRead More
How to Turn a Walk into a full Workout
If you are looking to add some more challenge to your daily walk, check out these tips for how to turn a walk into a full workout. One of the easiest ways to get outside and be active is to go for walks. While this is absolutely a good activity to do on its own,Read More
Fitness Tips for Stay at Home Moms
If you’re struggling to find ways to get exercise while home with your little, check out these fitness tips for stay at home moms. As a stay at home mom, you may feel like you barely have time to shower, let alone take care of your health and stay fit. I know I did whenRead More
How to Exercise Daily and Stick to It
Do you tend to start an exercise routine only to stop a short while later? Do you lack the energy to knock out workouts on a regular basis? Check out these tips on How to Exercise Daily and Stick to it to help you achieve your fitness goals. It is a rare thing indeed to find thatRead More
5 Reasons to Use a Fitness Tracker
Here are 5 reasons to use a fitness tracker to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Fitness trackers are everywhere these days. Odds are, you know a few people with one always posting their step count or sleep patterns. A new one seems to come out every day offering more style, more tracking features, more,Read More
Tips for Losing Weight During Summer
These helpful tips will help you achieve your weight loss goals this summer! Losing weight during summer is one of the hardest things to do! It’s hot out, everyone is vacationing, and it’s generally just a lazier, slower time of year. Don’t be discouraged, though! This article includes helpful Tips for Losing Weight During the Summer.Read More
Workout Music to Keep You Motivated
You’ve decided that exercise is now going to be a part of your daily life, but you are just lacking motivation to make it through your workouts. One of the best ways to keep momentum is to use music. Here are some great suggestions for Workout Music to Keep You Motivated. Not only is theRead More
How to Start an Exercise Routine and Stick With It
Have you ever started an exercise routine, only to ditch it a week, two weeks, or a month later? It’s extremely common! Many people start an exercise routine, get busy or bored, and drop it shortly after. It can be absolutely overwhelming incorporating a steady exercise routine in to your life, but these tips will showRead More
6 Cardio Body Weight Exercises You Can Do at Home
You don’t need fancy machines at a gym to get a great cardio work out. All you need is time and the willingness to do the exercises! These cardio body weight exercises can easily be done at home and do not require any special equipment. For cardio, I like doing time rather than reps. WhileRead More
100 Free Fitness Apps for Weight Loss and Work Outs
In the past we have discussed Ways to Get Fit on a Budget and shared Frugal Work Out Ideas because you shouldn’t have to pay a fortune to get fit! My friend Erika has helped me create a list of 100 free fitness apps that you can use on your phone, or in many cases a tablet, toRead More
5 Stress-Free Ways to Get Fit
When we talk about “getting fit”, most of the time our minds automatically go to “losing weight”. There is a difference, so let’s talk about both! We all know how to lose weight, right? There’s no magical pill, and no magical formula. It’s simply calories in, calories out. If it’s soooo simple, why do soRead More
How to Work Out on a Budget
Health is extremely important, and not just physical health. Mental health is important as well. Stressing about bills is extremely common in today’s economy, and while it’s nice to have a gym membership, it definitely isn’t required for physical health. Remember that paying for convenience is a big additive to costs! There are plenty ofRead More
A Guide to Gyms and Fitness Centers
Ready to make the big commitment to join a gym, get in shape, and feel better? Did you know there is more than just one option to consider? Finding the right fit for you and your needs is one of the most important first steps of the fitness journey. A Guide to Gyms and FitnessRead More
How to Train for Your 1st 5k
A lot of people want to run a 5k as either a way to get back into fitness or as something they can check off their Bucket List. In order to run a 5k in 30 days for the first time, you need to know how to train for it. These steps are meantRead More
Sneak Exercise Into Your Day so Your Body Doesn’t Notice
No one said starting to exercise was easy and getting started can be the hardest part. When I first started exercising on a daily basis, I had to sneak it in so my body didn’t notice. I found that exercising in small snippets throughout the day was easier to do and my body started toRead More
