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When Did You First Start Working Out?
A little workout nostalgia — I was just thinking back to when I first started exercising, thanks in large part to my dad. Outside of required gym class or a sports team, I was trying to remember when fitness became important to me, and landed right at about eighth grade.
Around the end of middle school, beginning of high school, I started to pay attention to other girls and the way my own body was shaping up.
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Don't Let Traveling Get You in a Bind
The stress of traveling and being away from home can really mess with your bathroom schedule. Changing times zones, eating foods you're not used to, and skipping out on exercise doesn't help either. To prevent tummy issues, here are some tips on how to stay regular when traveling.
Beyonce's Trainer Reveals 5-Minute Preparty "Body Blast"
When I'm totally wrapped up in Thanksgiving cooking, prepping, organizing, shopping (need I go on?), there's hardly a fighting chance that I'll make it to the gym for a full-on workout. Usually, I'll try to squeeze in a set of push-ups while prepping dinner preparation, or an early morning yoga session, if I can. So, I was excited to see Marco Borges, the trainer credited with whipping Beyonce, husband Jay-Z, and Gwen Stefani into tip-top shape, sharing an easy and no-equipment-needed workout with US Weekly.
When Winter Rolls In, Don't Give Up on Working Out
It isn't hard to explain why our workouts get a little lackadaisical when Winter rolls in — 'cause, baby, it's cold outside — and it's pretty understandable that a lot of us lose our motivation to get outdoors for a run or a bike ride. So, how actually do people who work out through the Winter do it? An article from The New York Times reveals exactly that — and how some people manage to get up "the high activation energy" required to stay committed to fitness during the bitter Winter months.
ExerciseTV: Two Must Do Moves
I know that during the busy holiday season it can be difficult to find time to workout, but adding these two simple moves to your fitness routine might just help keep you going. I found them over at ExerciseTV, I knew I wanted to share them with you. The folks at ExerciseTV were generous enough to share this video with me and to sponsor this post.
Get on the Ball: Circling Plank
Plank is one of my favorite exercises because it really targets your upper body and core. Plus there are so many challenging variations such as plank jumping jacks and walking elbow plank, so you mix up your routine and never get bored. Here's another variation that will really work your lower abs, so grab an exercise ball and give it a try.
Do You Own a Pair of "Fat Jeans"?
It's common for a woman's weight to fluctuate depending on her cycle, her indulgences, and her exercise routine. So I definitely have pairs of jeans that fit me when I'm at my fittest, and a pair I wear when I'm a larger version of myself. What about you?
ExerciseTV: Jump Rope Jam
Jumping rope is all the rage these days and a great element to add to your circuit training. Here is a short jump rope routine I found over on
From Zero to a Mile: Swimming for Exercise
When starting a new form of exercise it is always great to have a plan. It is more than beneficial to have a little guidance to give your workouts structure.
Swimming, like running, takes some time to build up the endurance needed for lengthy workouts.
Get it Up - Your Heart Rate, That is: Swimming
Snow and sleet are upon us, so head to your nearest indoor pool for a swim work out. Not only is swimming a great way to cross train, it's also easy on the joints and an excellent way to start exercising - if that happens to be your new year's resolution.
Warm up:
100 yrds Freestyle - easy
100 yrds kick Freestyle
100 yrds pull Freestyle
100 yrds kick Backstroke
The Main Event:
100 yrds Freestyle
50 yrds Freestyle - Sprint
(rest :30)
100 yrds Backstroke
50 yrds Freestyle - Sprint
(rest :30)
200 yrds Medley of strokes - your choice, mix it up
Cool down:
100 kick Breaststroke
100 Free Style - easy
Total is 1,100 yards, which equals a little more than 0.63 miles.
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