Fitness

Here’s what it’s like to work out with a personal trainer from the comfort of your own home without ever actually being in the same room.

Today I’m sharing with you a really intimate post… my HIIT results, including my HIIT before and after pictures.

Say goodbye to crunches and hello to a stronger core with this 10 minute no-crunch core workout! Work ALL the muscles in your core to relieve back pain, improve posture and develop strength for day-to-day chores, by doing the 10 minute no-crunch core workout below three times a week.

Spicy, smokey, and full of flavour this one pot jambalaya is so easy to make, even on a busy weeknight!

Getting fit can be fun and shouldn’t be a financial burden. Maybe you’ll even find your goals easier to reach if isn’t costing you a fortune. Read on for my top tips for getting fit on a budget…

I gotta admit – winter is my favourite time of the year to run outside. The trees are beautiful, you burn more calories digging through the snow and I don’t feel as over-heated as I do when running in the summer. Don’t share my enthusiasm for winter running? Then here’s a few tips on how to run outside in the winter without getting cold so you can enjoy winter running too:

As I returned to running I felt like a complete newbie, even though I knew what was around each corner. I knew how to dress in various kinds of weather. I knew I should stretch, eat well, get plenty of rest when training etc… But building my endurance and reintroducing myself to running was hard, but with these few tips in mind, I recently was able to train for and complete a 10 K race.

Organize your health goals with this free printable Meal and Fitness Planner! It includes a weekly meal planner, workout planner, daily health log and more.

We all are aware that stretching is an important part of exercise, but what kind of stretches should you do you do before you exercise?

This week I have something new for you… a three-week challenge as we head into the holidays!  With the count down to Christmas starting tomorrow,  I’m challenge you to 25  24 strength moves to do between now and Christmas.   I’ve put it together into a fitness advent calendar: FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO DO THESE EXERCISES …

We all live very busy lives and sometimes it seems impossible to find even an extra 30 minutes to schedule in a work out. I understand.  Unfortunately the reality is that sometimes you just have to roll yourself out of bed at 5:30 AM, tie up your fitness shoes, and get that work out in. Fitting in …

While there’s nothing quite like walking outdoors, sometime the weather makes it impossible to get outside. For those rainy or blustery days, there’s always the option of using a treadmill. Varying the intensity of your treadmill walking workout can help you beat the treadmill boredom. Whether you’re a beginner or have walked for a while, …

This simple exercise band workout is perfect no matter what your personal fitness level is.  Exercise bands come in many different resistances, ranging from light, to medium to very heavy.  It is recommended that you start with a light resistance band and work your way towards a heavier resistance as you become stronger.

Tonight I’ve found myself with a rare quiet evening out on the deck, by the pool, by myself. The weather is beautiful, the birds are chirping and everyone is inside. The family is tired from a long week of softball, birthday parties, school and well, just life in general. In other words, life has slowed …

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I know for many of us (myself included) Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to eat too much chocolate, and to show our loved ones how much we care about them. Because I live way too far away from you to send you chocolate, I put together a special Valentine’s Day gift …