If your home workout is starting to feel like a grind, maybe it’s time to shake things up and try something different. Taking your workout outside is a breath of fresh air, in every sense! Get energized with this simple, no-equipment circuit workout you can do in your backyard, outside your apartment or condo building, or in any outdoor space. All of these exercises are beginner-friendly, and Continue Reading
10 exercises you can do from your couch
Do you find it hard to get motivated to get off the couch and exercise? What would you say if I told you that you don’t have to? In fact, it’s possible to get a full-body workout without missing an episode of your favorite show. You can do these exercises while you watch TV, right in your living room! No equipment is needed. For this full-body circuit workout (with video!), see my post on Continue Reading
How to exercise at home with limited space and budget
Most of us are stuck at home right now, due to the coronavirus guidelines. Is it really possible to get in shape at home without a gym, special equipment or spending a lot of money? Absolutely! See my expert tips on the Blue Cross NC blog to help you get started. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
A look back at six years
This week I celebrate the 6th anniversary of launching my blog. On July 3, 2012, I was SO nervous, you have no idea! It took me a while to press “publish,” and I was shaking when I did. And then, I didn't even tell anyone about the blog for some time. It felt so...personal. While I’d worked in communications my whole career, writing about myself — and things so intensely personal like body Continue Reading
2017 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for a great gift for a family member, a friend or for yourself? Whether they are into tech, beauty, cooking, or fitness - I'm here to help! Here are some highly-rated, awesome gift ideas I've hand-selected for this year's Guide. They are all conveniently available from Amazon, who saves Christmas for me every year. See descriptions of these items, below. Sports Sunglasses with Continue Reading
Portable audio equipment that’s PERFECT for a group exercise class (or any small event!)
Note: This review was updated on Aug. 30, 2018 with links to a newer model of speaker and a portable power bank for the wireless headset receiver. I am a fitness instructor, currently teaching a large group exercise class at a gym and also creating my own classes and pop-up workshops in various locations. When it comes to my classes and in my own workouts, I'm ALL about the music! It needs Continue Reading