Beyond the Gym: Embrace the Fun with 26 Quirky and Effective Exercise Ideas
If your mental snapshot of a workout transports you to a scene of Arnold Schwarzenegger flexing H...
What's in My Gym Bag? From Basics to Necessities
If you're like me, you've probably spent some time wondering what exactly goes into a gym bag. ...
30 Days, 30 Ways to Embrace Happiness
Do you find yourself eagerly awaiting the arrival of January 1st to make resolutions and set ne...
Beginner-Friendly Yoga Poses to Kickstart Your Practice
Whether you want to ease into yoga before joining a class, set up your own home practice, or simply improve your flexibility, we've got your back! In this blog post, we'll walk you through a beginner-friendly sequence that forms the foundation for sun salutations, a staple in Vinyasa or flow classes.
Meditation Made Fun: Discovering Inner Bliss with a Dash of Zen
Have you ever felt like a whirlwind-chasing squirrel, desperately seeking a moment of calm amidst the chaos of everyday life? Well, friends, we have a possible solution to help restore calm and bring you a sense of balance.
Couch to 5K Made Achievable
A 5K is achievable for everyone and every body, regardless of fitness level or experience. Yes, you read that correctly; a 5K is achievable for everyone! Read on to find out how.
Sweat, Save, Repeat: Get Fit on a Budget
From HIIT workouts that make you feel like a superhero to dance cardio sessions that'll have you busting moves like Beyoncé, the options available to you are endless. Let's dive into some of what’s out there so you can pick and choose what works for you!
Pump Up the Beat
We've all experienced those days when hitting the gym feels like a herculean task. Your energy levels are low, your motivation is waning, and the treadmill seems to be mocking you. But what if I told you there's a secret weapon to transform your workout experience? Go with me now!
Building a Home Gym on a Budget
If you are anything like me, some days I simply dread going to the gym. Sound familiar? Well, fret no more because we've got the ultimate solution for you, create your personal oasis in your home without blowing your budget. I promise…it’s possible!
Flex Your Mind, Pump Up Your Mood
Can you believe Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to a close? I can’t, but here's the thing: mental health doesn't end just because the month does! During this month, our team has spent the past few weeks immersing ourselves in the exploration of our minds and delving into the vast landscape of our own personal mental well-being. And today, we're going to wrap up our journey with a bang by shedding light on the amazing benefits we found of moving our bodies and exercising our brains.
Let the Rhythm Take Control
In this blog post, we'll explore the incredible impact music has on workout performance, or in my case, your cooking dinner dancing to entertain your boyfriend performance, and how it can motivate you to keep going when the going gets tough.
From Chaos to Calm: How to Shift from MindFULL to Mindful
It all starts with noticing sensations, tuning into the moment, and being fully present instead of getting lost in our thoughts. The aim here isn’t to silence the chatter completely – that's nearly impossible. Instead, the aim is to help each of us bring awareness to the chatter and find ways to refocus on the sensations and experiences of the present moment.
Breaking Free from the Scale
How to Measure Your Progress Without Obsessing Over Numbers
Are you tired of feeling like your se...
Me Too: Why Self-Care is for Everyone
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain burnt out? If so, I’m here to tell you you're not alone.
Every body IS a bikini body
You have a bikini body just by having a body and owning a swimsuit.
One of my all-time favorite quotes is from the one, the only Ashley Graham, ‘Love the body you are in,’ which in my mind translates to every body is a bikini body. Let me say that again for the back of the room to read, every body is a bikini body.
The Power of a Morning Routine
The perfect morning routine will help promote wellness, decrease your stress levels, and make you successful for the rest of the day. From avoiding social media to drinking water and listening to a podcast, there are various steps you can take to create a morning routine that works for you.
Daily Highlights That Bring You Joy!
But let's try to not repeat the last two years by taking the time to do things that we love is important – not only for our short-term happiness, but also for our mental and emotional well-being. Here are a few reasons why doing something that you love each day is important.
I was 25 when...
I was 25 when...
I couldn’t move my legs after laying down for a nap. I couldn’t understand why. Why someone my age, weighing 120lbs, with a fast metabolism and somewhat healthy eating habits, would have any kind of health issues.
Survival by Creativity, Part II: Stay Inspired
You simply can’t pour creativity out of an empty cup. Whatever you are full of at any given moment is the thing that will spill out the next time to attempt to do your work. Rather than lending your internal real estate to anxiety, resentment and worry - fill it with something that generates creative energy and invention.
If you knew you couldn't fail...
Think about it like this: if you knew you couldn't fail, who would you be? Where would you go? And what would you do?
Survival by Creativity, Part I: Everyone is an Artist
In 2018, I began blogging from an internal need to record and share my process. Motherhood, while the greatest accomplishment of my life, shook my creative identity like nothing I’d experienced before. Time was no longer on my side. I was more tired, more emotional and I wondered how many women out there also felt this way?
Fall in Love with Taking Care of Yourself
For me, this meant refocusing my energy and time on something else. I needed to find myself again, but slowly. As they say, Rome wasn't built in one day. I purposefully took one day a week to observe myself. In other words, I did a happiness audit and that's when it happened.