As a personal trainer, I wish I had just one answer to “how much should I work out?” There is no universal best answer because you are each individuals in your own unique circumstances with your own needs and goals, but here are some general guidelines to consider for cardio…
Anyone can do easy things. Anyone can do things under ideal circumstances. Commitment is continuing even when it’s hard.
The dreaded “stability ball knee tucks” have been on my home work for three weeks and, at the point of my last work out, I had yet to accomplish one. I finally learned how to get my knees onto the ball without taking a nosedive, so I was actually able…
I hate to say this, and Elizabeth probably loves that I am saying this, but….I love working out with her! In the beginning, I was focused on continuing to lose weight, but it has become more than that. I enjoy going to the Tiny Fitness Studio, working with Elizabeth, and…
This week’s training session with Elizabeth was very interesting. Elizabeth changed up my routine and we did some things that at one time I could not do. Now that I am stronger, I can actually do these exercises! I was really excited that Elizabeth was extra encouraging and motivating this…
If you’ve already mastered the first three tips to stay fit during the holiday season (hint: it takes 5 minutes and you can do it…
The Seasonal 7 is a real thing – if you eat just 3 extra cookies a day (beyond your normal eating habits) from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve, you’d already be facing a weight gain of up to 5 pounds. The end of the year doesn’t have to be a…
I wasn’t looking forward to working out this week – not at all, not one bit, but I have to say that it doesn’t fail that every single time I do something good for Brie, I feel better. That goes for almost everything!
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If you’re struggling to stay motivated (or even to get started) with your fitness journey, I hope this post will help you. As both a fitness professional and someone who has worked hard to earn my fitness results, I have found the following “secrets” to be true of everyone who…