I tend to do many things at the same time because, let's face it, women are especially good at multi-tasking. For instance, I will help my kids with their homework while making dinner and paying the bills online. I will workout with friends so we can catch up while squeezing in some cardio. Recently … [Read more...]
Teens Working Out: How Much is Too Much?
Working out has never been my personal go-to for stress release or an endorphin rush. Learning how to incorporate a workout regime into my life has taken time and discipline, and is a practice that I wish I had started much earlier in life. As a teenager, I was only involved in sports for a short … [Read more...]
The Twenty Minute, No Equipment Backyard Workout
Whether your weekend getaway is a lakefront cottage or your very own backyard oasis, this Belly Bootcamp workout will whip your full body—legs, core, upper body, and cardiovascular system—into shape in just twenty minutes so you can save tons of time for relaxing in the summer sun. All you need? A … [Read more...]
10 Songs To Get You Motivated & Active
Getting yourself motivated to exercise can be more than half the battle sometimes. For me a new pair of Nikes or a fresh New Balance t-shirt or a new pair of Lululemon high waist Wunder Under tights (I swear by them) get me going. But this can get a pricey, so I have to find other ways to motivate … [Read more...]
2015 Workout Trends You Need To Try
Written by Natalie Ast Start off your new year’s resolutions with some new workout activities that will get you motivated to get your blood pumping. High Intensity Interval Training HIIT workouts involve short bursts of intense exercise, followed by a short period of rest. The workout is … [Read more...]
App Spotlight: The Scientific 7 Minute Workout.
I am not one for exercising and I freely admit it. I've tried all sorts of things from working out at home with Tai Bo DVDs, joining pilates and yoga classes, personal trainers and going with my hubby to the gym. Other than walking (a lot) nothing inspires me to move ...other than a good sale. … [Read more...]
CLOSED: Get YOUR Butt Kicked – The Contest
So you want to get your butt kicked? Sarah, from Mom Without a Map, is so excited to offer one lucky member a free 4 week Booty Camp experience. Take it from Sarah if we want to care for others, we must care for ourselves first. As a woman-only bootcamp, Booty Camp tailors their … [Read more...]
Workout frustrations!
I don't know what to do. I need to exercise. It's my therapy, my release, my survival. But, I'm at a crossroads. I've been running on the treadmill in my basement for months and am now at a plateau. To reach my desired goal of health and wellness, I've got to mix it up with other types of … [Read more...]
Stop Paddling Upstream
Some of you may not know that I am an avid outdoors woman. I love being out in nature and some of my favourite activities are hiking and canoing. What I don't love about canoing is paddling upstream. For short amounts of time no problem but for the most part, I like to go with the … [Read more...]
Milestone at the Gym
Something amazing happened to me today. I was at the gym, trudging through my bi-weekly workout (that gets harder and harder as my belly gets bigger and bigger), and approaching the end of my session. I always leave my abdominal and core work till the end as it's that portion of my … [Read more...]