If you’re someone who has aches and pains from lifting or doing any other type of physical activity, a foam roller can help immensely. I’ve used a ton of different kinds, but I’ve seen the most benefit from using a sturdy one like the TriggerPoint GRID foam roller. Some people might enjoy a much softerContinue reading “TriggerPoint GRID Textured Foam Roller Review”
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Home Gym vs Gym Membership
When it comes to getting in shape, there are a million ways to approach it. Two of the most popular choices are to either get a gym membership or to invest in a home gym. Both of these are strong options and for a lot of us, the ideal place is to have a blendContinue reading “Home Gym vs Gym Membership”
Tips to Start Working Out When You’re New to the Gym
Starting a workout can be daunting when you’re still trying to learn your way around the gym. There’s muscle heads all over the weights section and you feel so awkward and out of place. Plus, they’re intimidating. It’s hard to lift next to someone curling 30 lb. dumbbells when you’re there with your 10Continue reading “Tips to Start Working Out When You’re New to the Gym”
Can You Balance Fitness and A Life?
Americans are obsessed with a “balanced” life. Recently I was browsing through the new books section at my local bookstore and almost every single self-help title was along the lines of: “Work-life balance for the busy professional” “How to balance it all as a mom” “Work hard and have fun” “How to balance it all” While work-lifeContinue reading “Can You Balance Fitness and A Life?”
How to Set Goals for Fitness and Life
Someone recently e-mailed me about goal setting and I thought I’d take the time to go a little more in depth about how to set goals and if you even should set goals. This post gets a little personal, but goals are a part of who I am so that’s the only way to show you howContinue reading “How to Set Goals for Fitness and Life”
Writers Lift Too 