Have you heard of the TikTok treadmill struts trend? If you liked the hot girl walk, then you’re likely going to enjoy this one too. They are both focused on activity through body positivity, self-love, and positive self-image. That said, while one takes you outside (which is great), this new trend lets you get your exercise no matter the weather outside. So, if your area is under a heat warning or buried in snow, you’ll still have this option to enjoy.
It isn’t really until you wreck your joints that you realize how absolutely important they truly are. The key is to take care of them early instead of waiting until the damage is already done.
I first heard of plogging about this time last year. It was something that a few teens were doing locally, and they made it to the newspaper. They took on an anti-litter trend that became popular in Sweden, where the trend got its name. Plogging refers to an activity...
One of the things that makes it hardest for me to be able to get all my steps on my pedometer each day is a desk job. When you need to be sitting down at a computer to do your job, it’s hard to make sure you’re up and moving around on a regular basis. That works...
Not morning person? You’re not alone. Not only do many of us not want to get up at the time our alarms go off, but we certainly don’t want to set that alarm even earlier so that we can get out of bed and do something that requires energy. The problem with that is that...
The majority of women are wearing the wrong bra size, and this includes sports bras. Wearing the wrong size or type of bra while you work out may be worse for you than wearing the wrong one when you’re more sedentary. The reason is that you’re moving around much more...
It’s easy to fool ourselves into thinking that because the number on the scale is dropping, we’re doing a great job and should keep it up. The thing is, the bathroom scale can’t tell what it is that you’re losing. After all, that’s why – if you’re anything like me –...
I love my CrossFit coach. She’s spectacular. She puts up with the fact that I’m very motivated – sometimes. That I’m extremely dedicated to a healthy lifestyle – most of the time. That I consider cake to be an essential food group and there’s nothing she says that is...
Losing weight requires exercise. There’s really no way around it if you want to lose the pounds in a healthy way and stop them from coming back. A lifestyle of long term weight management demands that you stay active on a regular basis. However, as many people get...
You’ve accepted the fact that if you want to lose weight, you’re going to have to up your game in terms of exercise. Some of us love to work out. Others aren’t as fond of having to head to the gym every evening or get up early to run every morning. Whether it’s your...
If you’re a dog owner, you may already have everything you need to get an amazing daily workout – or two – without having to spend a penny on fitness equipment. While you may be thinking that this is only a reference to the number of walks you could – and likely...
If you’ve ever turned on the television during off-hours like the middle of the day or the middle of the night, then you’re certain to have seen all sorts of different kinds of gadgets, including those for weight loss. At those times, it can be tempting to pick up the...
With the winter on its way, it can feel as though there are extra pounds just waiting to climb back on to your middle again. Regardless of whether you’ve been maintaining or even losing over the last while, the cooling weather can make it feel as though you’re running...
You’ve been working hard to power through each of those workouts every day. You’ve been sticking to an awesome eating strategy to balance your carbs, proteins and fats properly. You eat a great breakfast, lunch and dinner and you even fit in a couple of healthy...
Those stinky workout shoes can be freshened up nicely with the help of these tips! Never have embarrassing food odor during exercise again!
Losing weight isn’t anybody’s idea of a really great time, but what’s even worse is having to lose it for a second time after the pounds have climbed back on. If you want to make sure to make weight loss stick you have to work on those extra pounds of fat, then make...
Stepping into a yoga class for the first time can feel daunting. It’s hard to know what you should expect from the experience, as it’s not like any other type of fitness class you’ll have taken in your life. Typically speaking, there is soft music playing, the lights...
We all know that there are two primary components of losing weight: diet and exercise. At the most basic level, It has to do with calories going into the body and calories being burned by the body. Naturally, it is a great deal more complex than that, but that doesn’t...
There will always be days when you really don’t feel like taking on your usual workout, but when those start to occur more often than not, the odds are that you’ve found yourself in a rut. If you’re in a rut, then you’re likely not getting as much out of your workout...
Many of us would love to be able to get more out of our workout routines in terms of fat burning, lean muscle maintenance and/or building, and even just the oomph to push ourselves just a little bit harder without feeling like we’re going to drop. However, most of us...
The warm weather is here and suddenly the panic is starting to kick in because the bulky sweat shirts that hide the evidence of all of the heavy meals and rich desserts that were eaten all winter are being replaced by the need to wear shorts, tank tops, and the...
When you head off to the gym to complete your workout, you are likely going so that you’ll be able to improve your overall physical and mental health and either lose or maintain weight. However, if you’re like most people, it won’t be long after your workout that your...
