Have you fallen out of love with fitness? Is the spark GONE? It’s easy to shake up your routine and fall in love with fitness again. And if you're still searching for your fitness love and soulmate workout, these tips just might light the spark for a long-term relationship with exercise. 1. … [Read more...]
How I Lost 86 Pounds and How You Can Learn From My Mistakes
Warning #1: This is the chatty, "welcome to my life" version of my weight loss story. If you are pressed for time (or don't care about all the details - it won't hurt my feelings) you can check out the Cliff's Note version here: Jacqui's Weight Loss Story Or scroll to the bottom for all … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons to Run the Go Girl Run Half Marathon
I am in celebration mode because I am training for my first half marathon since knee surgery two years ago. This will be my 20th half marathon, but I wanted my first post-surgery race to be super fun. If I could have designed an ideal race for me, a girly girl who loves to get sporty, it would be … [Read more...]
Review: Long Run Relief with PRO Compression Socks
There is nothing like the delicious calf soreness you feel for hours after a long run. Your legs just ACHE – but it’s a good ache because you know you pushed yourself to the limit as you put in the miles. You get lovely “restless leg syndrome” that lasts the entire day. I love that long run … [Read more...]
PiYo Half Marathon Training Plan
I'm training for a fall half marathon and want to incorporate PiYo as one means of cross-training since it will help strengthen my muscles, stretch sore, overworked muscles, and increase my flexibility. Many of the moves in PiYo are fantastic for athletes because they focus on balance. When you … [Read more...]
Can I Do PiYo if I’m Overweight? 11 Success Tips From A Former Fattie
Everyone you know is talking about Beachbody's new PiYo program. Could this be the program that works for you? Could Beachbody's PiYo workouts help you build muscle, strength and confidence? Will the PiYo meal plan help you finally lose weight and keep it off? Chalene Johnson, it's creator and … [Read more...]
Printable PiYo Calendar and Workout Schedule
Beachbody includes a fold-out PiYo Calendar and Workout Schedule in the new Chalene Johnson workout program, but here is a customized printable schedule just for you! Use the calendar to not only cross off your workouts, but to set goals, discover your motivation and plan a reward when you finish … [Read more...]
3 Pre-Workout Smoothies to Supercharge Your Performance
You don’t need a super hero cape to rock a great workout or ace your next long run. You just need smart pre-workout nutrition. Here's the scoop on pre-workout nutrition along with three delicious, nutritious smoothie recipes to help fuel your muscles for maximum performance. Ready to hit the gym … [Read more...]
Tutorial: How to Create a Fitness Vision Board Using PicMonkey
If ever they was a time to make a vision board, it's in the midst of a No Sugar January. A vision board is simply a collage of photos and quotes to remind you of your goals and to inspire you. Warning: This tutorial incredibly anal detail-oriented so ANYONE can create a beautiful fitness … [Read more...]
Unleash Your Inner Athlete: Your Attitude is the Key to Lasting Weight Loss
I was not at all athletic as a child. While not necessarily the last one picked for a team, I certainly was never the first and I always played tentatively. On a softball team I would move away when the ball was hit in my direction. I wasn't exactly the Alex Rodriguez of my day. My … [Read more...]
