I spend a lot of time sharing fitness tips on this blog, and while I am very diligent about scheduling regular gym sessions into my routine, I have been really struggling to keep up lately. It's as though I've completely run out of steam. Now, I could blame so many different things…
Spring is coming, people! That means all the extra layers you’ve been wearing to hide your failed New Years resolutions will soon be coming off. Don’t blame yourself – winter is such a tease. With rich, indulgent recipes and warm, calorie-filled drinks, it’s hard to stay your fittest. But spring…
One of the many benefits of yoga is that it allows you to improve your flexibility. Flexibility is so important for your overall health and is key to avoiding injury, especially as you get older. Many people think that you have to be flexible to practice yoga, but actually it’s…
My workouts have changed a lot over the years. I tried a handful of sports as a kid before finding my passion for dance. I danced competitively for six years and kept it up all the way through University, where I started my journey with running. I still love to…
If you're starting to see a plateau in your weight loss efforts and want some new and effective at home workouts that will help you increase your metabolism and burn fat fast, give one of these HIIT workouts for beginners I found on the FitnessBlender channel on YouTube a try!…
When I was part of the corporate world, I really enjoyed working out on my lunch break. My days were often hectic and full of back-to-back meetings, and I found the time away from my desk gave me the opportunity to clear my head and re-prioritize my work assignments so I…
Exercise on your lunch break? I know, I know – your emails are flowing, you have SO many meetings to book, and you’re hot on the tail of today’s top story. But it’s time to swallow those excuses. Although it may seem a little tricky, we’re all about the midday…
When I first found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I was determined I would eat well, exercise daily, and wear my pre-pregnancy jeans home from the hospital, and for the first couple of weeks, I did a pretty good job. I ate a lot of salads, went for…
When it comes to exercise, I love the feeling of that post-workout rush. The only thing better is feeling that you got everything you could out of your sweat session. You might not have even thought about it, but there are a number of ways to improve your workouts so…
Inspired by ballet, these at-home barre workouts combine elements of Pilates, yoga, dance and functional training. In a single barre workout, you’ll use the ballet barre and other equipment such as weighted balls, resistance bands and even dumbbells to tone and sculpt your body. The workouts aim to strengthen and…
If you want to increase your flexibility to help with your strength-training exercises, prevent injury, and/or help with back pain, this collection of yoga stretches for flexibility is a great place to start. I recently started incorporating yoga into my weekly exercise regimen, and I'm absolutely amazed at what a difference…
If you can't find the time, energy, or interest to get to the gym, but enjoy spending time in the pool, this collection of 10 swimming workouts to lose weight by POPSUGAR Fitness will help you not only burn calories, but also tone your abs and core so you can…
I have been on a major fitness kick lately. I'm not sure what's wrong with me. It could be the beautiful weather, the longer days, or the fact that I spent an entire evening crying and snotting all over myself a couple of months ago when I discovered I'd gone…
I have always wanted a six-pack, and I'm not talking about the kind you buy at your local liquor store. Nope. I'm talking about abs. Killer abs to be precise. But even though I've spent most of my adult life dreaming about looking like the gals that are splashed all over the media, I completely…
If you're looking for ways to promote relaxation and a sense of calm to help you deal with the discomforts of pregnancy, this collection of at-home prenatal yoga workouts I found on the Tonic channel on YouTube is for you! There are different yoga workouts for all of the different…
If you're looking for the best ab workouts for women to help you get six pack abs in time for summer, check out this collection of at home workouts! I've been doing numbers 2 and 5 religiously for 2 weeks now, and I'm seeing AMAZING results! 1. Extreme Six Pack Abs…
If back fat and bra bulge have you feeling down in the dumps, and you're committed to getting back in shape so you can wear that sexy, backless gown that has been collecting dust in your closet for years, give some of these at-home workouts to get rid of…
While most people worry about belly fat and cellulite in the months leading up to bikini season, I also worry about the jiggle in my arms and the state of my thighs. Being a long-distance runner helps me keep my weight in check, but since my training schedule doesn't leave a ton…
For the last 5 months or so, I have really stepped up my morning workouts at the gym. I'm running 5+ times a week, I'm running at a faster pace, I'm running on a slight incline, snd I'm amazed at what a difference it has made. I have more energy, I'm sleeping better,…
As many of you know, I've been on a bit of a health kick lately. I run on the treadmill 5+ times a week, I try to squeeze in one of these fantastic at-home yoga workouts whenever possible, I eat relatively healthy foods, and I've been doing these quick and easy butt and thigh workouts…
For as long as I can remember, I have hated my legs. My knees are knobbly, my skin is pasty, and my thighs are much to big for the rest of my body. Of course, my husband thinks this is crazy (I love him!), but after crying in a lululemon change…