Not every workout should end with you on the floor in a puddle of sweat, completely decimated. While it’s good to occasionally test our limits, doing so every single workout, week after week will eventually lead to injury, overtraining, and compromised recovery. And the older we get, the more we need to heed this advice. At 43, I can’t train …
Ditch the “New Year, New Me” Mindset
It’s difficult to avoid the “New Year, New Me” messaging that’s so pervasive this time of year. New Year’s Resolutions are being made, and the multi-billion dollar diet industry is in full swing. We can’t avoid the WW commercials, the fat burner supplement magazine ads, or the articles online about “finally losing the weight for good.” All very …
Last Minute DIY Beauty Gifts
We’re down to the wire for holiday shopping, but there’s still time to get a thoughtful gift for loved ones. With the ongoing supply chain issues, as well as increased shipping demand, ordering something online may not be in the cards. Never fear, I’m sharing 13 do-it-yourself beauty recipes for homemade gifts as unique as you are. 🙂 …
Gift Guide 2021 Part Two: Gifts For Him, Gifts For Booklovers, and Gifts For Cooks
I searched far and wide for gifts to fit a wide range of budgets and interests for those special people in your life (and to treat yo’ self, of course!). I hope this helps make the gift search a bit easier for you! This is Part 2: Gifts for him, gifts for book lovers, and gifts for cooks! …
Gift Guide 2021: Part 1 (Stocking Stuffers, Gifts For Her, and Gifts For Cozy Nights at Home)
It’s that time of year again! I always enjoy putting together these gift guides each year, finding fun and awesome must-have presents for the special people in your life (that includes you!). I searched far and wide for gifts to fit a wide range of budgets and interests. I hope this helps make the gift search a bit …
My Hip Labral Tear Experience, Part One
Entering into my late 30s/40s has been a unique transition in my life. From hormonal changes to worsening digestive issues to persistent injuries, my body has been through the ringer the past few years. One of those injuries was a labral tear in my left hip in 2019, which I’ve since learned is a common injury. I felt …
How to Adapt Your Training Program to Fit You
Starting a new training program can be exciting. When we get a professionally written program to reach a goal that’s on our radar, it’s common to think that we must complete it verbatim or else. And there’s a hint of truth to that, but no quality program is 100% set in stone. You might feel like you shouldn’t …
The Best Recovery Tools & Methods (And the Ones to Skip)
To get strong, lean, and fit, it’s not enough to bust your butt in your training and eat well. Recovery is just as important a factor. Training breaks down our muscle fibers, but it’s recovery that builds them back stronger so we can lift, run, move, and be more. And we can only go hard in the next …
Run Strong: 5 Super Effective Bodyweight Exercises For Runners
Strength training is critical for runners. It helps prevent injuries, increases speed, and improves running economy (how much energy is expended at any given pace). But it’s a common belief among many runners that they only need to focus on the upper body and core. They think that running already works the lower body enough, so they can …
Crappy Workouts Are a Good Thing
Sometimes you’ll have crappy workouts. Maybe you didn’t sleep well, you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed, you didn’t eat or drink enough, or you’re just feeling off for whatever reason. That was me recently at physical therapy. I was already feeling out of sorts, for lack of a better description), either anxious or jittery (I really couldn’t tell), a bit tired, …