Today’s guest post is courtesy of Amanda. I know that sometimes I find myself wondering if I do “too much” when it comes to working out. Can you relate? Sometimes it is possible to exercise too much. Take the recent story about CrossFit and acute rhabdomyolysis. CrossFit, popular among people…
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One fit mommy!
Today’s fit mommy is ME! I figured after featuring all these fabulous fit moms, I would jump in on the fun! 🙂 Q: How many kids do you have and what are their ages? I have 4 boys—ages 7,6, 3, and 2. There is never a dull nor quiet moment…
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The Effects of Sugar on Your Mood and Your Brain
Today’s guest post is courtesy of Stefanie, who blogs over at gofitmoms. As someone who struggles (daily!) with a sugar addiction, this article was eye-opening for me! Sugar highs and crashes are unfortunately a well known phenomenon in American culture. Although some doctors claim there is no evidence on sugar…
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6 home gym favorites (and how to get them for cheap!)
Hi, my name is Lisa and I am addicted to fitness equipment! I don’t belong to a gym but I am lucky enough to have space in my house for some really cool fitness toys. Here are my top favorites (right now!) Ropes: These give you a killer cardio and…
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Use Your Weekly Parkrun for Cheap HIIT Training
Today’s post is courtesy of Tegan. Read on for more information on how you can join her for a free session If you are not aware of Parkrun it is time I gave you a quick lesson in the best exercise of the week. A group of volunteers in over…
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Common Excuses People Give to Avoid Working Out
Exercise is one of those things everyone knows they need to do, but for whatever reason, or a multitude of reasons, they don’t. Many people make commitments or plan to start working out to improve their health, but fall short with very little effort in the first place. Though life…
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4 tips for staying on track while on vacation
Anyone else find a family beach vacation stressful and exhausting? There isn’t much “vacation” involved for me when it involves everything I normally do at home just in someone else’s house. 4 tips for staying on track while on vacation Kids don’t sleep, they need constant entertainment that costs extra…
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Everything You Need to Know About Anxiety and How to Overcome It
Everyone knows when anxiety hits. But not everyone knows where anxiety comes from. In fact, there’s a lot about anxiety that isn’t common knowledge. And if you know anything about the battle, you know you must understand your opponent before you can defeat your opponent. So, let’s get to know…
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The Common Problems Many Runners Face
There is nothing I love more in this world than waking up bright and early and going for a run. When I was in high school, I ran track and cross country up until my senior year. Running is not only a great way to relieve stress, it is also…
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How the Correct Amount of Sleep Can Benefit Your Everyday Life
Getting that eight hours of sleep a night is so important, but it is not as easy as we age. There are many reasons why we lose sleep, such as hormones, stress, the food we eat, or medication. Whatever the reason, it is so important for our bodies to try…