If you missed last week's post about exercising during pregnancy, check that out first. As promised, I'm expanding below about what I personally changed during each trimester to keep working out pain-free and without hurting myself or my baby. … [Read more...]
Exercise Changes During Each
Working Out with Injuries
I started to get discouraged after last week's pregnancy setbacks, especially the groin pain and the dislocated shoulder. I did take a day off from working out after I dislocated my shoulder, but I knew that I needed to figure out some workouts I … [Read more...]
The Fat Burning Zone
I get a lot of emails with questions about health and fitness (and I love getting them...so keep 'em coming!). I got one a little while ago and I have been meaning to post on it. Here's the email I received: I had a debate with a friend and … [Read more...]
Kettlebell Swings
What you probably already know: I talk about kettlebells a lot. I think about kettlebells a lot. I use kettlebells a lot. :) What you probably don't already know: How to properly swing a kettlebell. If you're a Jillian Michael's fan, please don't … [Read more...]
Quick Lunchtime Workout
I didn't sleep well on Wednesday night so instead of working out on Thursday morning I decided I would try to squeeze something in yesterday at lunch. Here's a quick and low-key workout that works nicely for pregnant women or just those looking to … [Read more...]
Interval Momma
Since this past weekend was mother's day, I'll just tell you a bit about my mom…we'll call her Interval Momma. :) We used to go on family vacations and my dad, my sister and I would all want to go running before we started the day. My mom … [Read more...]
Are you insane?
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein I can't tell you the number of times that I have seen someone at the gym doing the same routine every morning for weeks on end. Have I ever seen … [Read more...]