Summer is coming, so it’s time to step it up on dietary focus, but also some conditioning work. Whether your goal is to shed some fat, participate in some summer 5k’s, or just feel better and more active, these bonus workouts will definitely help and push you to your limits. In addition to these, IContinue reading “10 Weeks Until Summer: Week 1 Workout”
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10 Weeks Until Summer: Week 1
Here in Madison, Wisconsin, it finally felt like summer is coming. We had a beautiful weekend. Summer officially starts in about 10 weeks, so I figured for those of you wanting something to work towards and follow along with, I would come up with a 10 week guide to working towards or even reaching yourContinue reading “10 Weeks Until Summer: Week 1”
So You’ve Hit a Weight Loss Plateau…
You are busting your butt, eating SUPER healthy and “clean”, and your weight isn’t budging or it’s even going up. You panic, you stress, and you feel lost. Have no fear, there are many different reasons why what is happening is happening. The following are some of the most common issues associated with a plateau,Continue reading “So You’ve Hit a Weight Loss Plateau…”
5 Weight Loss Tips You Might Not Think Of…
When it comes to weight loss, there are some things that most of us are aware of. Eat less junk food, eat more fruits and veggies, exercise more, don’t drink soda, etc. However, there are some BIG aspects of weight loss that many people tend to neglect or forget. Without taking these following 5 tipsContinue reading “5 Weight Loss Tips You Might Not Think Of…”
“I Work Out Because I Want to Look Like…”
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.” When it comes to working towards the physique of your dreams, there are three main factors that play a role. Genetics, Diet, and Exercise. Since we can’t really choose our genetic makeup (yet….) and diets and nutrition can get pretty complex,Continue reading ““I Work Out Because I Want to Look Like…””
Do You Deadlift? You Should…
Taking a break from writing about my super fantastic interesting SNAP food challenge, I would like to take a moment to discuss the king of all lifts… the Deadlift. The deadlift got its name in ancient Rome, when soldiers were taught how to properly lift their fallen comrades up and off of the battle field.Continue reading “Do You Deadlift? You Should…”
Why Women Should Lift Weights
Many women avoid lifting weights, especially heavier weights due to the fear of bulking up. This is one of the most common misconceptions in the fitness realm. The fact of the matter is that women should lift weights, and not be afraid to go heavier. The reason men bulk up is because of the levelsContinue reading “Why Women Should Lift Weights”