When you think of strength training, does a bodybuilder’s ripped bod immediately come to mind? This is a misconception. Strength training is important for everyone because it can benefit your life in many ways. And, it's more doable than you think. In my post on the Blue Cross blog, learn how to incorporate strength work into your fitness routine. Read story Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Tone your abs without getting down on the floor
Here is a short, beginner-friendly Standing Abs Workout I've created. It’s a way to get a stronger and more toned core without doing sit-ups or getting down on the floor. This is a circuit of 6 exercises. You could do it all just once (5 minutes), or do 2-3 rounds for a longer workout, whatever works best for you. To increase your strength and flexibility, aim to do the exercises 3 times a Continue Reading
Feel better today: Exercise provides a powerful boost to mental health
We all know exercise is good for us physically. But exercise provides an incredible boost for our mental and emotional wellbeing, too. According to studies, even small amounts of exercise can make a big difference! In this post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I share what to do and how much. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
VIDEO: Warmup with these great stretches for walkers
Power walking helped me lose a lot of weight and got me started with exercise. But in my early days of walking, I wasn’t yet a fitness professional, and I made some rookie mistakes that led to a painful bout of plantar fasciitis and other issues. Those mistakes included a lack of proper physical preparation before my walking workouts, and not utilizing recovery techniques afterwards. If Continue Reading
Try this fun walking playlist
In honor of our 2022 Walking Challenge, I've created a fun walking-themed playlist on Spotify. You can listen to it here on the free app. There are over an hour's worth of songs to start you off on the right foot, pun intended! :D Continue Reading
7 amazing exercises for book readers to relieve neck and shoulder stiffness
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Do you tend to get stiff and sore in your neck and shoulders, from looking down while reading a book, using a smart phone or tablet, or doing activities like needlework? Or perhaps you have arthritis in your neck, back or shoulders? Read on for some relief. Looking down at your book (or anything else) can be a pain in the neck — Continue Reading