Most of us have probably used the hotel gym when staying on vacation or during a work trip. However, do you prefer working out in the privacy of your own room? Maybe you already work out in your own hotel room but are bringing your fitness equipment with you. I know I’ve done that many…
People have different perceptions of a good fitness level. You can stop guessing and predicting what your fitness level is and test it to know your true level! The best part: it’s free and you can test your fitness level anywhere. Here are the fitness tests: Easy At-Home Tests to See Your Fitness Level from…
Vegetables provide much needed nutrients and fiber, but often it’s tricky to get enough vegetables into your daily diet. Here are some great ways to add more vegetables to your diet. 1. Juice. Make some fresh vegetable juice with a juicer. There are many varieties you can make by combining vegetables, and you can sweeten…
As our 2nd wedding anniversary approached, Tom and I discussed what our favorite way to celebrate our anniversary would be. At the moment, one of our favorite activities to do together as a couple is golfing. Tom and I go to the driving range, play different golf courses, play at Scratch (where Tom recently became…
Zumba is a fun, energetic Latin dance fitness class. You can get into the movement and lost in the music, but do you ever think about your technique or avoiding injury? Here are 5 tips to help avoid injury: 1. Use the correct shoes. No running shoes! You have lots of turning action in Zumba,…
Even though children and youth enjoy playing, many are not getting the necessary amount of exercise recommended daily. Fitness training for your kid(s) may be something you’ve never considered. However, it is an important activity to include in your child/teenager’s life. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine in the Optimum Performance Training for…
Summer is a great time to focus on health and fitness. Here are a few ways to become healthier this summer: 1. Work out 3-6 days per week. 2. Drink lots of water. 3. Sleep more. Try to get 7-8 hours per night or what your body needs. (It’s probably more than you think!) Try…
Are you going on a trip this summer? Do you want to look good in your bikini or swim trunks? Do you want to feel healthier? I’m going to give you some tips on losing weight for the summer! In order to lose weight you need to burn more calories than you consume! There are…
In my Stott Pilates training, I studied Pilates equipment as well as matwork. Pilates equipment includes reformer, Cadillac, stability chair, arc barrel, spine corrector, and ladder barrel. Small equipment such as fitness circles and flex-band exercisers can be used to make mat Pilates workouts or equipment workouts even harder or provide more resistance and feedback….
It’s easier to do workouts that are exciting rather than boring. A way to keep your workouts interesting and have you wanting to exercise is to be creative and add variety to your workouts. Here are some ways to add variety and work out in all types of weather: Sunny/Warm: Walking Hiking Golf Tennis Swimming…
