Breaking news: I joined a gym. And I'm super excited! Some of you may know that I've been very apprehensive to join a gym in the past because I believe fixed machines and endless cardio do more harm than good in the long run. My workouts are always designed in a way that prioritizes functional fitness, that… Continue reading Officially a Gym Rat
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Post Moving Fit Life (Part 2 – 7 Tips for Staying Fit in an Apartment)
This post was supposed to get written on Saturday but my internet got knocked out all day (plus I was working a double shift) so that didn't happen. Anyways here it is! It's taking a little longer than usual to write because Ryker (my new apartment buddy) thinks typing hands are great fun to pounce… Continue reading Post Moving Fit Life (Part 2 – 7 Tips for Staying Fit in an Apartment)
Interval Training – What it is and why you need to try it
Interval Training is one of those types of workouts that promises amazing results and actually lives up to the hype. We've all experienced too many scams in the fitness world, from workouts that promise to get rid of belly fat to diet pills that promise to make you skinny in a month (but don't tell… Continue reading Interval Training – What it is and why you need to try it
I Killed Murph
I was really not expecting to write this post today - but I'm super pumped that I can!! If you follow my blog or Instagram, you probably know that last Monday (Memorial Day) I decided to do the CrossFit workout "Murph" (1 mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, 1 mile run) for the… Continue reading I Killed Murph
Single Dumbbell Upper Body Workout
Yesterday I did a killer 1,000 rep lower body workout, so today I'm switching to an upper body workout. The workout only requires one dumbbell, but don't let that fool you into thinking it will be easy. Often times using one dumbbell instead of two is actually more difficult because the muscles on the opposite… Continue reading Single Dumbbell Upper Body Workout
My Workout Playlist
Music is pretty much my favorite thing ever (besides my relationships with some awesome people and animals). Occasionally I'll work out without background music but most of the time I've got my favorite songs playing to keep me going. When I'm struggling through a set I like to do reps in time with the song (total… Continue reading My Workout Playlist
1,000 Rep Leg Workout
When I got home from work this afternoon I had my usual dilemma of figuring out what workout should I do, depending on if I feel like I need to work on strength, burn off some junk food, or just maintain when I don't feel like doing much else. Today I needed a good lower… Continue reading 1,000 Rep Leg Workout