Fear is a powerful motivator to force you to take action, but it can also make you sit and do nothing. When people start thinking about working out, especially if they’ve never gone to a gym, or have never been active people, that fear is often there, and that fear is often driven by a … Continue reading Is Fear Holding You Back? →

We talk a lot about the physical benefits of exercise, but did you know that there are other reasons to work out that don’t include losing weight, gaining cardiovascular health, or building muscle? It’s true! Here are just a few: Increased mental clarity, and improved memory. Exercise tends to not only make your muscles react … Continue reading Ten Non-physical Benefits of Exercise →

When I first started my health and fitness journey, I made a tonne of mistakes. If you’re new, I expect that you’re likely looking for some answers to the questions you have as well. Mistake #1: Going all out and all in. I ignored every piece of advice out there and I worked out every … Continue reading Five Rookie Fitness Mistakes I Made →

We’ve all heard the saying that and are made in the kitchen. But what does it mean? And why aren’t abs simply made by working out diligently? Here’s the real talk: six packs? They take some serious discipline. And that means that it’s not just the exercise that matters, it’s also the diet. Science time: … Continue reading So You Want A Six Pack… →

When I first started working out and eating well, my coach told me to take my day one pictures, and to take my measurements. That way, she said, I would know, even without looking at the scale, if I was making progress. At first, I hesitated. I didn’t want to see my less-than-fit body in … Continue reading Why You Should Document Your Fitness Journey →

So, you’ve decided that you’d like to take a step to fitness by hiring a personal trainer. That’s amazing! Personal trainers are often a great investment in your health - particularly at the beginning of your fitness journey when you’re looking for a great foundation on which to build a healthy lifestyle that lasts. But, … Continue reading How To Find A Personal Trainer That Works for You →

We’ve talked a lot on the blog lately about motivation and planning. Getting started is often the biggest step, and the hardest one to take. But, what happens beyond that initial step? What does it take to keep your health and wellness journey going? While some people see their initial results, and it motivates them … Continue reading Beyond Initial Motivation: Keep Going →

Starting a fitness regime can be daunting if you’re new to working out. Where do you start? How do you find out what you need? Do you need to hire a personal trainer and spend all your time working out? The questions are often endless, and every source says something different. As an online health … Continue reading Beginner Fitness Tips: Four Ways to Stick to Your Goals →

There. It’s all in the title. You really can’t. Think about it this way. Did you build poor eating habits overnight? How often did you put off a workout by saying, “oh, I’ll just go to the gym tomorrow.”? I get it. As a nation, we’re sleep-deprived, we’re cooking at home less than we ever … Continue reading You Can’t Get Fit Overnight →

We’re only a couple of weeks away from Christmas! Panic time! What are you getting your fitness-inclined person? Have you been searching for the perfect gift, and just don’t know what they’ll love? Never fear! This short list of amazing things almost every fitness lover will adore will hopefully give you some ideas (and maybe … Continue reading The Last-Minute Gift Guide for the Jocks in Your Life →