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Exercise Clothing

Have you ever given much thought to what you wear when you workout? I have a confession to make about my exercise gear. For the longest time I would workout in my pajamas. It just seemed easier to stay in them since it was the morning, get in my workout and then take a shower and get dressed for the day. Although they were comfortable (which is important when choosing clothing to exercise in), it wasn’t really workable. Take for instance my pajama bottoms which were a bit too loose. Or the longer pants that I would step on. But … Continue reading →

Underneath It All: What to Wear Underneath Your Exercise Outfit

When you made the decision to establish an exercise routine for yourself you probably gave a great deal of thought as to just how you were going to go about it. You might have decided on an exercise plan that involved some type of exercise equipment. You may have contemplated using some kind of exercising DVDs to use in your workout. You may have even decided to venture out to a gym and purchased a gym membership. If you were going to be working out at home you probably did not give much thought as to what you would be … Continue reading →

Summer Vacation Exercise Tips

Don’t let your annual summer road trip put the brakes on your exercise routine. Traveling shouldn’t be an excuse to stop working out. Rather, look at your trip as a way to spice up your fitness regime. For example, if you are an avid elliptical fan, but the hotel you are staying at only has a treadmill and a stationary bike, then give those a try. Another option: hit the hotel’s pool or go for a jog at a nearby park. Doing so will not only allow you to get in some great sightseeing, but you’ll be burning calories at … Continue reading →

Organize Your Mornings: Get Clever with Clothing

Continuing the series, In Pursuit of More Organized Mornings… Well, we have to get dressed each and every morning, but does it really have to be an exercise in frustration? No, it doesn’t, and there are some ways to make it a much more organized process. Preparing clothes the night before, or getting the entire week’s worth of clothing ready over the weekend, will give you a great head start. Organized Outfits Instead of placing clothes in dresser drawers according to the type of clothing, you may want to try a different idea, especially for children. Match pants and shirts, … Continue reading →

Ease Your Arthritis With Exercise

When it comes to easing arthritis, the relief is what most people want. There are a lot of studies out there targeting how to help your arthritis and target it for relief through exercise. We’ve talked about arthritis and exercise here in the fitness blog before and today we’re going to talk about the different types of exercises and methods for easing your arthritis. Six tips you need to keep in mind for arthritis exercise, include: Applying heat or ice before a workout in order to relax your joints Dress in comfortable clothing Warm up with gentle exercise Wear shock-absorbing … Continue reading →

Shameless Savings

I love to shop.  Unfortunately, I don’t have the money to support this passion.  Consequently, I’m often put in a situation that’s all too familiar to parents:  kicking pride to the curb. Admit it; you’ve done some pretty gross things since becoming a parent.  Goodness knows I have learned to exercise an immeasurable amount of humility since giving birth.  For example, I never thought I would willingly stretch out my hands to catch another person’s vomit.  Ditto for plucking poop out of the tub with my bare hands.  I also never imagined I’d allow my shirt to be used as … Continue reading →

The Spending Diet Game Plan

Lose the extra weight from your budget by putting your spending habits on a diet. At the end of the month, you’ll have extra money that you can use to pay off some outstanding debt, and your budget will be slim and trim. Keep it up for six months or more, and your budget will be healthier than it has ever been. When you diet to lose weight, you must burn more calories than you take in if you want to be successful. A spending diet is similar, although in this case, you must take in more money than you … Continue reading →

The Gift of Fit Living

What is one of the best gifts you could give this holiday season?  How about the gift of health? Maybe you have been thinking about what to buy for someone you love.  Or you have been asked what you would like for Christmas.  The following are some fit living gift ideas. Let’s start with an easy one.  How about a gym club membership?  Sometimes you can get really good deals at this time of year.  You might receive a discount for the first year or three months free.   Shop around and see what’s out there. Fitness gadgets and accessories make … Continue reading →

Insoles Comfort: Free-Flex

One of the last things we sometimes think about when it comes to exercise is comfort. And out of all the gear you could wear, shoes are the most important. In fact, wearing the right shoe could actually prevent injuries. I love my shoes. But they require inserts in order to bring the most comfort. I have gone through a variety of different insoles to find the right one. Needless to say, I ended up settling for what I had. It wasn’t until I was offered a free pair of insoles that I realized how much I really had been … Continue reading →

10 Fall Fitness Tips

The color of the leaves show me that the fall season is alive and well. But so are we, and we should take full advantage of that. One fall fitness tip that I have is to take advantage of the weather. This is the perfect time of the year for walking or cycling. Park trails and hiking areas allow for not only physical activity but beautiful scenery. A second fall fitness tip is to look into signing up for a Zumba or aerobics class. Or try something adventurous like a dance class. A third fall fitness tip is to involve … Continue reading →