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Fitness Myths: Setting the Record Straight

Now that we know sit ups won’t melt away body fat and building muscle doesn’t necessarily translate into a speedier metabolism, let’s debunk a few more popular fitness myths: Myth: Lifting Weights Makes You Look Bulky If you are a woman, who is concerned that lifting weights is going to make you look like Popeye, you can stop worrying. According to experts, women can’t develop muscles like men. However, if you are still not convinced, then workout with lighter weights, or complete exercises that use your own bodyweight for resistance. Bottom line: The average woman doesn’t produce enough testosterone to … Continue reading →

Women’s Fitness: Women Should Be Able to Walk Anywhere

No matter when you walk or where you walk, you should be able to walk safely. In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to worry about safety when it comes to walking, but we don’t live in a perfect world. So let’s focus on safety issues that you need to address when it comes to maintaining a regular walking program. Think Defensively When you are walking, especially outdoors, you need to think defensively. For example, the car always wins so you don’t challenge where the vehicle is or assume that every other person in a car or on a bike … Continue reading →

Fitness Gifts: My Sweet Valentine

Good morning gentlemen, are you looking for something sweet, practical and different to give your girl this Valentine’s Day? I’ve been doing some investigating, looking for something different, but altogether loving and in its own way, something sensuous. No, not lingerie – that’s a sweet gift, but that’s more for you than it is for her and I think we all know this. So with this in mind, what would I recommend for a sweet fitness gift this Valentine’s Day? Have You Heard of Doce Vida? Doce Vida is a fitness label that offers some very sweet fitness clothing that … Continue reading →

Top Ten Best Fitness Gifts You Can Give Yourself

We’ve spent more than a few articles discussing the types of gifts that you can give to others with fitness in mind, but let’s talk about the gifts that you can give yourself. Fitness is more than just a word to pay lip service too, it’s a life long commitment to a better self and in turn, a commitment to a better way of life for yourself and for your family. So what are the top ten best fitness gifts you can give yourself? Acknowledge that fitness has a place in your life – too often we say we would … Continue reading →

Gifts for a Military Wife who’s Spouse is Deployed

Every year I hear the same question, “What can I get a military wife, who’s husband is deployed?” This year, I decided maybe I could make a list and hope for the best. With the holiday season on us, many are trying to find that perfect gift to give each other. The deployed spouse is normally always covered, however not always is the wife of the deployed spouse. Here is a list of 5 simple things you can actually do or get for her, without having to spend that much money. Remember, giving a gift always makes someone feel special. … Continue reading →

Gift Certificates for Fitness

Can you buy a gift certificate that promises fitness for a loved one or friend? Sure you can and while gift certificates are not always the first choice for some of us when it comes to shopping – don’t discount them as a great idea. For example: A gift certificate to a day spa is a great way to encourage a massage and personal pampering, these items are good for men and women alike and it’s a great way to encourage mental and emotional fitness along with physical fitness A gift certificate for personal training sessions helps to motivate, but … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog Week in Review, November 25-December 1

Good morning and Happy Saturday! You’ve likely got plans today that involve shopping, decorating or even attending holiday events at your Church or other social function. So you’ve got a lot of plans and even if it’s just going to be a quiet day at home with your family, you’ve got things to do. So let’s tackle our week in review and highlight what we talked about this week in case there was anything you missed. Saturday, November 25 In Post Natal Fitness: Let’s Talk Moms we focused on a new topic we’re supporting here in the Fitness Blog and … Continue reading →

Tis the Season – Fitness Gift Ideas

Are you looking for some fitness gift ideas for the loved ones in your life? The holidays are a great time to take advantage of sales, package offers and more to get your spouse, your sister, your parents and even your best friend some great fitness gifts that can continue to give throughout the year. Recently a friend of my husband gave his wife an early Christmas present in the form of a 20 personal training sessions to help her meet some personal fitness goals and that should go on your list as a potentially good present idea. In the … Continue reading →

Maintaining Fitness in the Holiday Season

The holiday season is fast approaching and this is the hardest part of the year for many people to stick to their exercise routine as family comes to visit, holiday shopping, cold and stormy weather and more can really diffuse how we look at our fitness goals and our fitness workout. Stressful is one of the best ways to describe the holiday season. Stress doesn’t need to be caused by negative events but the anxiety surrounding the holidays, the parties, the commitments and the shopping can be pretty stressful on the body and the mind. It can make it hard … Continue reading →

Six Additional Places to Leave Love Notes

Once upon an article, Heather wrote about where to leave I Love Yous. Such as on the bathroom mirror or the steering wheel of your love’s car. All wonderful suggestions worth trying if you haven’t already, but what if you have? Are you on the lookout for new places to leave love notes? If so, I have some suggestions for you below: 1. Doors We never shut our bedroom door, so if I want Wayne to find one here I’d have to shut it first. Perhaps you’d face the same dilemma in your household. But I’ve also been known to … Continue reading →