With more people wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might wonder how doing so affects how well your lungs function when you exercise. One way to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to wear a mask or face covering and many areas are requiring masks if you’re in a public area. Although wearing a simple face-covering doesn’t guarantee you won’t catch the virus, if others around you do the same, it lowers the risk. Wearing a mask might be … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Workouts You Can Do Anywhere
Sharing 25 bodyweight workouts you can do at home! All you need is a pair of comfortable sneakers, some space on a yoga mat or rug, and a bottle of water. Hi friends! I’m writing this blog post to you with paint-crusted fingers (attractive). We’re almost finished painting the cabinets and should have everything put together by tomorrow. I’m so excited! It’s going to feel so much brighter in the kitchen and when we finish, it will give me a chance … [Read more...]
Diet May Be More Important for Losing Weight, but You Need Exercise to Maintain It!
Losing weight is only half the battle. Then, you have to maintain it! The odds of maintaining a lower body weight after you lose a lot of weight are overwhelmingly against you. Research shows 80% or more of people who lose 10% or more of their body weight gain it back and, often, more. You may have heard that diet is more important than exercise for successful weight loss, but, according to a new study, exercise gives you an edge for maintaining … [Read more...]
Compelling Health Benefits of Exercise You Don’t Have to Wait For
We all like instant gratification! Who doesn’t want to start a new habit and see benefits right away? It’s clear that exercise has long-term health and fitness benefits. For example, aerobic exercise, over time, causes adaptations to take place in your cardiovascular system and blood vessels that make your heart a more efficient pump. Exercise also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in several ways. These include lowering blood pressure, … [Read more...]
Adventures in bike riding
Wednesdays are normally rest days for me, but after I got the kids off to school today, I started thinking about what I could do to be active today. I thought about going for a walk, but then my bike popped into my head. We are nearly finished with building the garage (it has taken since spring!) and I've been meaning to get my bike from my parents' garage and move it over here. So I decided to go for a bike ride this morning.I'm absolutely … [Read more...]
My 500 Festival Mini-Marathon history (and a giveaway!)
I have a very exciting giveaway to share with you. In fact, out of all the giveaways I've done, this one is one of the most exciting for me, because of my history with this race.Back in 2008, when I was well over 200 pounds, my sister asked me to walk a half-marathon with her: the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini Marathon. When I signed up, I had all these plans of training and losing weight before the race. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. On … [Read more...]
What Small Children Can Teach You About Fitness and Health
Do kids have something to teach us about staying in shape? You might not think so based on the growing rates of childhood obesity, but there are a few things we can learn from young kids that can make our lives as adults healthier. Here are 5 things a child can teach you about health and fitness. Young Kids Are Perpetual Motion Machines Have you ever stopped to watch young kids in a public place? They’re perpetually in motion. Children take … [Read more...]
Picture motivation
It's been ridiculously cold the past few days! After running with Dean on Wednesday, it only continued to get colder. Wednesday was the day I was supposed to ride my bike, but this whole week has gotten kind of screwed up because of the half-marathon on Sunday, rest day on Monday, etc. Normally, I don't run on Wednesdays, but running with Dean was worth it ;) I decided to just do the biking on Thursday instead.Except it was 28 degrees and … [Read more...]
Lifting Weights is a MUST… to Prevent Muscle Loss and Metabolic “Slowdown”
I’ve been going to the gym for years now. Lifting weights, setting personal records and gradually seeing the visible changes on my body. I love it. There is literally nothing that makes me feel better in my day-to-day life than strength training. It doesn’t just make me feel good after the workout, also in the days between. But there’s more to strength training than that. Lifting Weight is a MUST I’ve been reading a book … [Read more...]
Motivational Monday #87
Happy Motivational Monday! I don't know what I was thinking, but I totally spaced out that today was Monday until I went to write my blog post. It feels like it should be Sunday, but my kids went to school, so that doesn't really make sense. We got a couple of inches of snow yesterday, and it was so pretty outside today! It was actually the perfect day for being lazy and watching movies. Jerry was off work, so that's exactly what we did :)I'm … [Read more...]
Why You Should Ditch the Elliptical Machine and Get a Real Workout!
This post Why You Should Ditch the Elliptical Machine and Get a Real Workout! was originally published at Weight Loss Solution I’m not much into ‘gyming it’ anymore, but well over 10 years ago when I used to frequent the gym often, I must admit to liking a wee turn on the elliptical machine. I’ve since mended my ways! It’s not that I hate elliptical machines per se, I just think there are much more effective ways for you to … [Read more...]
BalanceFrom GoYoga All-Purpose 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap
$ 49.95 Overview: With double sided non-slip surfaces, BalanceFrom All-Purpose Premium exercise yoga mat comes with an excellent slip resistant advantage to prevent injuries. Exceptional resilience allow you to keep your balance during any exercise style. moisture resistant technology makes the mat to be easily washed with soap and water. Easy strapping and light weight feature are added to this mat for easy transport and storage. BalanceFrom … [Read more...]
Now Athletics Eco Tpe Yoga Mat- Best for Moderate to Intense Exercise, 5mm Extra Thick Cushion , Antimicrobial Closed Cell Technology, Great for Beginners and Advanced Yogis, Eco-friendly, Easy to Clean, Free of Latex, Rubber & Toxic Chemicals. 5 Year Warranty, North American Customer Support
$ 35.95 Can an Eco- friendly mat really provide all the cushion and stability needed for intense yoga practice? At 5mm thick Now Athletics Premium Eco Tpe Yoga Mat provides the perfect level of comfort without sacrificing traction or durability. Welcome a new level of flow and tranquility into your yoga practice by utilizing one of the best mats on the market. Latex and Rubber Free! No harsh toxic chemicals used in manufacturing! … [Read more...]
WODFitters (TM) Assisted Pull-up Resistance Band (Single Band – Choose 1 of 5 different resistance levels) for Cross Fitness Training, Gymnastics and Power-lifting * LIFETIME GUARANTEE! * Ideal Exercise Bands for Assisted Pull Ups, Chin Ups, Muscle Ups, Ring Dips, Power Lifting, Home Gym or Physical Therapy Arm and Leg Exercisers * Strong and Durable * 41 inch long
Exclusive WODFitters Assisted Pull-Up Resistance Bands for CrossFit and Power-Lifting (Choose Single Band or Entire Set) Are you working on your pull ups? Getting started on muscle ups and ring dips? Try using WODFitters assisted pull-up /resistance bands. These resistance bands add that extra bit of resistance to your workout that not only forces your body to perform better but ultimately provides lasting results. These bands are … [Read more...]
Is This a Safe Exercise For Women?
I’m sick of hearing about you ladies slogging away on the treadmill for an hour at the time.Or falling for useless workout equipment aimed solely at women…1kg pink dumbbells? Seriously, why bother!Girls, please stop wasting your time with these gimmicks!I’ll admit, it is better than being a couch potato, but it’s hardly the best way to get into shape and lose that flab.“If you still believe the outdated advice that … [Read more...]
The Pros And Cons Of CrossFit: A Physician’s Perspective
I’ve been following (and often participating in) fitness trends for decades. From Jim Fixx’s outdoor running to Jane Fonda’s work out videos, to Conan-the-Barbarian body building, to step aerobics, to Tae Bo, to hot yoga, to Zumba, and now CrossFit… America’s exercise pendulum has been swinging wildly across the spectrum of possible physical activities. So have we finally reached a balanced mix of strength and cardio … [Read more...]
Aylio 3 Loop Bands for Exercise (Low, Medium, Heavy)
Set of three 10"x2" Aylio loop bands for fitness and physical therapy. Each band is labeled with it's resistance level (low, medium, or heavy) Set includes: 1 Low strength blue band 1 Medium strength red band 1 Heavy strength green band The Aylio loop band set uses significantly thicker and higher quality rubber than all competitors on the market. These professional-grade bands are built to last and maintain their elasticity over many years of … [Read more...]
How to Reduce After-Exercise Fatigue
High-intensity workouts can be exhausting, especially if you do them for a long period of time. Have you ever felt you needed a nap after a high-intensity workout and just don’t have the energy to get on with your busy day? You might even wake up the next morning feeling tired, especially if you work out more intensely than you’re used to. Unfortunately, most people don’t have the luxury of taking a long nap to help them … [Read more...]
Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case
Black Mountain Products (B.M.P.) resistance bands are made from the highest quality rubber to ensure maximum life. This set of resistance bands includes five stackable resistance bands, two handles, door anchor, carrying bag, and exercise manual. This set of exercise bands optimizes the advantage of using any single or multiple (1-5) bands at once to achieve multiple levels of resistance. B.M.P.'s stackable set of exercise bands allow for a much … [Read more...]
How Shocking Your Body Can Lead to New Fitness Gains
Are you seeing improvements in your fitness level or is your fitness routine on cruise control? Routine is good because it means you’re working out consistently, but you also have to shake up your routine to keep your body guessing. “Shocking” your body with a new cardio routine can further your fitness level and help you break through a weight loss plateau. Resistance training plateaus are common too, but even subtle changes in … [Read more...]
Thera-Band Light Set of 3 – 5FT Latex Resistance Exercise Bands Yellow, Red & Green – Polybag
Thera-Band Exercise Band Refill Light kit includes one each yellow 5' band, red 5' band and green 5' band. 20403 - Thera-Band Exercise Band Refill Kit, Light $ 21.99 Customer Reviews … [Read more...]