This time of year, it seems like everyone is struggling with staying healthy and feeling their best. People at work are getting sick & they bring those germs into to the office to share with others (and if you have kids, they are fighting this at school). You are trying to balance your goal of a healthy weight with all the treats at work and holiday parties. Each morning you wake up feeling tired, you never seem to get enough rest anymore. If you travel often (as I do), this only complicates everything! Sound familiar? Staying healthy this winter doesn’t have to be hard. I have found that there are just a few simple things you can do to make a big impact on your health. These are the same tips that I follow in my own life and help me stay healthy and have plenty of energy for ... View Post
Fluff Burner: Fat Burning Circuit Workout
It's been a long while since I shared a new workout with you here. But with some many people traveling for the holidays, I thought this was the perfect time to share this resistance band-only circuit workout with you. Think of this as my Thank You for being such an amazing reader of FITaspire!! I originally wrote this workout for my Online Personal Training group, as an optional weekend workout! The format is called a Fat Loss Five circuit, originally shared by Nick Tumminello as a fast & effective protocol for fat loss (while maintaining muscle mass). I typically write these with little-to-no equipment, so you can do them anywhere you are on the weekend -- home, hotel, or outside for some fresh air. This circuit is a little different than my typical superset approach. For ... View Post
Hybrid Mattress Review – Tomorrow Sleep
How old is your mattress? I probably shouldn’t admit that ours was over 15 years old until just recently. As much as I talk about the importance of sleep (here, here, here, & here are just a few), the importance of a good mattress just never popped up. I knew that I slept better in certain hotel beds, but I didn’t think our mattress was really a problem. Until we replaced our mattress last month. Apparently, your mattress makes a HUGE difference! A few months ago, Tomorrow Sleep reached out to offer a chance to try their mattress in exchange for an honest review. Before accepting, I made a wish list of what was important to me in a mattress: Firm support, based on our sleeping preferences Toxin-free and environmentally friendly Temperature “friendly” – I can’t ... View Post
Avoiding Weight Gain During Travel
I've been traveling quite a bit recently. In fact, I was only home for 4 days in September! Many people struggle with gaining weight when they travel, as you are out of your normal routine. You aren't home to prepare your meals, visit your local gym, and sleep in your own bed -- so it can be tough! As someone who enjoys traveling, I have learned a few tips & tricks over the years to make it easier to avoid gaining weight. Today I'm going to share some of my secrets with you, so you can travel healthy and avoid weight gain on your next trip. How to Avoid Weight Gain During Travel Stick with your routine Don't fall into the all-or-nothing trap and throw your healthy habits out the road. Instead, stick with your routine (as much as possible) and focus on these high impact areas ... View Post
Creative Exercises to Add to Your Daily Routine
Today I’m excited to share a guest post to help you find creative ways to incorporate exercise/movement into your day. So many of us have packed schedules and fitting in exercise can be a challenge. One way to make fitness a priority is to get creative -- and that's what Annie is sharing with us today. I think you'll enjoy her perspective on how to add different movements to your daily routine. ----- I know how important it is to stay fit. I’ve had anxious moments wherein I couldn’t get myself to fit in my newly bought slim jeans. I ended up giving them to my younger sister. Not only that, but strenuous activities used to make me run out of breath. Simple activities such as climbing the stairs, walking a few blocks, or even doing household chores make me feel so tired. I ... View Post
4 Ways CrossFit Improves Cycling Performance
Today I’m excited to share a guest post on a topic I know very little about -- CrossFit. With the ongoing popularity of CrossFit, I thought this was an interesting perspective and may be something that is helpful for you. I strongly support some sort of strength training to complement & improve endurance performance. This might be an option to try, if you haven't found a routine that works for you. ----- When CrossFit hit the scene about a decade ago, exercise enthusiasts all over the world (including myself) jumped for the gym-based, full-body workout. CrossFit gyms, called "boxes", sprung up in almost every neighborhood, focused on endurance, stamina, power, coordination, speed, flexibility, and agility. Before discovering CrossFit, I spent most of my time on a bike -- ... View Post
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