You have worked all year long to live a healthy, balanced life and with the holidays coming there is no reason to take negate all of your progress. It is possible to stay on track during the holidays without depriving yourself of the things you love most. Many media stories suggest that the average American […]
Fit Parent #7: Tracy, NO Excuses Mom of 3
It is that time again to feature another Fit Parent here. I love showing you how fitness can be done regardless of the busyness that parenting brings. It is fun to see how real people make fitness a priority and their way of doing it . Each one of these Fit Parents has their own way of making […]
5 Ways to Get Fit with your Kids
What more do I love than fitness? My family getting fit together! My two munchkins are the reason I make fitness a priority. I not only want them to see me taking care of myself, but I also want them to know that it is what we do as a family. Disclaimer: This post was […]
4 Ways to Keep Going in the Afternoon
Afternoons are the hardest time of the day for me. Once I put my two little munchkins down for a nap at 2:00, it takes everything my power not to get under my own covers. I confess, sometimes I do. However, I need every bit of energy in the afternoon to be productive: get some blog […]
Fort 4 Fitness {Half Marathon Race Recap}
In September of 2013 I ran a 1:43:38 half marathon just 1 year and two and a half weeks after having my first child- that was my personal best. Averaging a 7:54 pace, I was not sure if I would ever be able to beat that. Fast forward two years later and just 1 year […]
Running Through Town
Yesterday I set out for 11 miles through my hometown- alone. Running alone is not usually my first choice, but this time it was my only option and to my surprise, I really enjoyed it. New Haven, Indiana I was born and raised in a small town- 9.8 square miles to be exact. It is […]
Trainer Talk: Q & A with Sara, ACE CPT
When ACE Certified Personal Trainer posted last month about Fitness Myths it was a huge hit. So much that I decided we needed to have her come back and post for more. I love Sarah’s honesty and appreciate how much she reads and researches to gain knowledge. She is the best in the business and […]
I Crossfit! Well, I Did…
I have said it hundred times: I cannot categorize myself into one fitness category because I just like fitness. I like workouts in all forms. I enjoy running, I love to lift heavy weights, I enjoy jumping on boxes, the rowing machine is a good friend of mine, and I love a really good group exercise […]
Total Body Run Workout for ALL Levels
I really love to run. There is something calming to me about going out, enjoying some fresh air, letting your mind wander and pounding the pavement. Whether I am all alone, with friends or pushing my munchkins in the BOB, I truly enjoy running. Running is where my fitness journey began. I know this is […]
FitParent #6: Jenny, the Crossfit Mom
It has been a few months since I have recognized a fit parent: a parent who makes fitness a priority, inspires their children to live a healthy life, and is able to balance a fit lifestyle with fun. I really love giving you a peak into the lives of these Fit Parents because it allows you to […]