We’ve all heard of HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training, right? But what comes to mind when you hear it? Burpees? Anyone? Sweaty quick movements? Yeah, those were my basic thoughts about HIIT. Like, just because you do HIIT workouts you’re going to get quick results, lose all the weight and then you’ll be shredded. Well, let me tell you that is wrong. While HIIT is a great workout to get a great effective workout done in a short amount of time, there is so much more than burpees to this style of training,

Like anyone, I always have days where I want to sit and binge the latest shows on various streaming platforms or scroll TikTok. But I know my body and mind like it much better when I am active. If I am sedentary for too long, I fall asleep more than I need to, or I get restless, and my mind starts to wander into negative headspace. Physical activity helps with this, probably more than I realized….

Fitness journeys are never linear. There will always be ups and downs. My journey is no exception. I have not been feeling very productive and on my fitness game this past month, and that’s okay. I let it be for a short time, and then I work towards returning to my routine.

It is okay to fall off of your regular routine, but if it’s something you want to maintain, it is something you will want to return as soon as possible.

I have always been on and off of my fitness routine, and I am working hard toward maintaining that routine as much as possible. So, even though I did not do any strength training the past month, I got some runs in. Sometimes, something is better than nothing.

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and blood vessels in the body. The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to transport oxygen throughout the body. Two additional functions are creating blood clots for wounds and regulating body temperature.

Your lungs are part of the respiratory system, which primarily intake oxygen from the air around and expel carbon dioxide. The respiratory and cardiovascular systems determine your cardiovascular endurance or aerobic fitness levels. In other words, how well your body can take in oxygen and pump it through it via blood.

Have you gone to the gym and not sure where to start? Many of us live sedentary lives, so jumping straight into cardio and/or weight training may not be the best option for someone beginning their fitness journey. So where do you start?

Beginning with a solid foundation with functional training and stability training can help develop and strengthen the supporter muscles that provide everyday movements. The core also plays a massive role in creating overall stability in the body.

The whole body is connected in ways that we don’t realize. One body part, such as your feet, affect your low back. Stability, flexibility, and mobility training are essential to incorporate into your workout routine, regardless of your fitness levels.

Most of us sit a good amount of the day, decreasing the time the core is activated. As I sit here and write this, I can feel my shoulders and my back begin to round as my core fatigues and then deactivates.

It happens while I am standing and even driving. I slowly feel my head move forward as my shoulders round away from the seat. It is wild that as important as our core strength is to overall body movements, our core muscles have become lazy as a society. In this post, I will discuss the core, why it is essential, and how you can strengthen your core strength.

Have you seen all the fancy, crazy workouts that require a total gym on social media? Yeah, me too. While some of those workouts have their time and place, they are not always necessary to create an active lifestyle.

Going back to basics is often critical to starting any fitness journey. Below I will discuss the three underrated workouts you can do from anywhere with little to no equipment. I love adding these to my daily routines, even with my strength training days.

These are my favorite workouts when I feel like I need a little more activity in my day as I work at a desk all day. Now, if you have more movement in your everyday life, adding any additional activity may not be necessary. It is entirely up to you based on your current fitness level.

I recommend trying these exercises if you need to add an extra activity or are just beginning your fitness journey. It is a great way to begin building healthy habits for moving your body throughout the day.

Are you a beginner at working out? Full-body workouts may be a great option for you to get started. By utilizing a workout routine that allows you to ease into working out and creating healthy habits, you have the ability to increase your likelihood of sticking to these new healthy habits.

Work out split, is it just more buzz words surrounding the fitness community? Do you head to the gym and randomly pick your workouts at the moment? Do you struggle with having a strategy for creating workouts that maximize your workouts? Creating a workout split may be beneficial to achieving your fitness goals.

Have you ever felt like your fitness goals are derailed due to injury? Same. I have had an ongoing injury in my low back. I had to take a week off recently to allow it to heal. I hated that I had to do that. It felt like the end of the world. But I decided to shift my mindset about it so that one day, I can try to prevent further injuries. Note: I am not a medical professional.

In this post, I will describe the top six mobility exercises I like to incorporate after every workout. These are only a few mobility exercises that I do daily. But if I am short on time and I can’t do my whole mobility routine, these are the six exercises I must do.

Have you heard someone talk about their yoga practice and wonder what that even means? In this two part series, I break down what yoga is as well as provide an ultimate beginners guide to yoga. In part one, I discuss the different styles of yoga and a brief history of where yoga even came from. Part two, I give you a list of recommended products and videos to get started at home.

New Post! | Fitness and nutrition are so important, not only for your present self but for your future self as well. I know for me, I do choose to eat healthy and workout for these reasons. While I may have fitness goals along the way, the simple, the most basic goal is health and longevity.

Nutrition is key to any fitness goal, whether you want to lose weight or build muscle. Making meals every day to help you achieve those goals can become very time-consuming. I know I do not have time for that. I don’t have much energy to cook during the weekends, let alone three meals a day. If I don’t cook or prep food, I eat fewer healthy options.

With so many food choices and a lack of nutritional education, it cannot be apparent when it comes to healthy food choices. Here is a rundown of all you need to know about the USDA daily intake recommendations for fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein.

Chronic inflammation can cause a multitude of problems such as weight gain and disease. By eating foods that have anti-inflammatory properties, you can reduce symptoms from chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Not only that but it may help prevent inflammatory diseases. In addition, cutting out foods that cause inflammation is recommended.

Supplements are not a substitute for eating whole, nutritious foods. But instead, it is a supplement to fill in the gaps you may not get in your diet. This list is simply the supplements that I use daily. They are the products that make a difference in my overall health and workout performance.

Losing weight can be a challenging journey for many individuals. However, achieving your weight loss goals and adopting a healthier lifestyle is possible with the right approach and commitment.

For any fitness goals, it is best to individualize what you are doing based on your individual goals and needs. Whether your goals are to lose weight, gain muscle mass or simply eat healthier, if you are doing something that you can’t stick to, then you are setting yourself up for failure. Whether you meal prep or calorie count, planning your meals is so important and beneficial to reaching your fitness goals. So pick something you can stick to and don’t be afraid to try a different approach. Maybe a nutrition and/or fitness coach would be beneficial to help guide you toward the right approach just for you.

Inflammation is a natural immune response in the body, but there are 4 common foods that can increase the inflammatory response in the body. Sugar, refined carbs, saturated fats and salt are common foods that cause inflammation.