Raise your hand if you have back pain? I sure do. As I get older, it seems to get worse and worse. Most of the time, back pain is a direct result of a weak core. How often do you work your core, aside from traditional crunches? Instead of crunches,…

Are you planking? I hope so! Planks are a powerhouse exercise that works all of your core muscles. They can be done anywhere at anytime. Still in your PJ’s? Good news–planks don’t require special clothing!Out in your backyard with the kids? Drop down and do planks!At a summer barbecue with…

Everything You Need to Know About Starting the Keto Diet It seems like every year there’s a new diet fad sweeping the nation. Right now, that diet fad seems to be the ketogenic diet, or keto diet. The way this diet works is by telling you to reduce the amount…

It’s the middle of the week and you are feeling stressed and blah? Well, what better way to pep yourself up than with a quick and powerful exercise! Let’s do some WALL SQUATS! No excuses gang, this one is really convenient! Go find a solid wall in your house or…

About a year ago I came across Ashley Horner’s site and was immediately inspired. I bought a few of her training programs and loved the intense, crazy workouts that pushed me beyond my comfort zone. I joined her Facebook group and “met” a bunch of awesome women who are the…

Today’s fit mommy is Tina, who blogs over at Faith Fitness Fun. Tina is a busy mom of two who blogs about the 3 basic components of true health. Please read on for more about Tina and why she is definitely “One Fit Mommy”! Q: Have you always been fit?…

Meeting other fit moms always inspires me. I love to hear about how others fit in the time and what has (and has not) worked for them. Therefore I am starting a new series called “One Fit Mommy”, where I will introduce you to other fit mommies around the globe.…

I’ve always wanted to belong to a Crossfit “box” but unfortunately there are none in my area. So each day I try to create my own WOD and usually it involves a child or two. (or 4!) My workout is usually done at the park and looks something like this:…

There was a time in my life that I detested burpees. I really hated them. Now, I get so excited when I find a new way to make burpees more challenging! Here is a variation with battle ropes, that is guaranteed to make you sweat! Try it out and let…

My gym has become so crowded that I now have to arrive 30 minutes early in order to secure a bike for spin class. On Tuesdays and Thursday mornings, I’d have to get there 90 minutes early to get a spot in the popular Body Pump class. (which I just…