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, …
2020 Gift Guide for Work-From-Home Warriors
Welcome back to my 4th installment of my 2020 gift guide! This one’s for all those hard-working peeps who work from home. Several of the items on this list are things that will make their working life a little easier. Now that’s the gift that keeps on giving! My picks for the WFH set: 1. …
2020 Gift Guide For Beauty Mavens
This is the 3rd installment of my 2020 gift guide series! Check out the others here: Fitness Fans and For the Guys. This one’s for the Beauty Junkies like myself. The ones who love trying new products and shades. The ones who love to experiment and express themselves in color and contour. Some may see this as a frivolous …
2020 Gift Guide For the Guys
I’m back with the second installment of my 2020 Gift Guide series! This time, the focus is on the guys. I consulted my own personal shopper who happens to be male, my husband Tom. He is the kind of guy who does a ton of research into the things he buys, spreadsheets and all. He’s very particular on the …
2020 Gift Guide For Fitness Fanatics
What a year it’s been, huh? 2020 has definitely felt like a never-ending shit show, and no one’s been immune to its challenges. The holiday season this year has extra special meaning, reminding of us everything that we have, the struggles we have overcome, and what really matters in the grand scheme of things. Whether you want to take …