If you want to begin working out at home, it can be confusing to know where to start. I've put together the following list of supplies that I personally use and recommend to new and experienced exercisers alike. Remember, even the best equipment does you no good if you aren't using it correctly and safely, and with consistency. If you would like professional assistance in working out, please Continue Reading
VIDEO: 10 Halloween exercises you can do with a small pumpkin
Here are 10 fun strength exercises you can do, using a small pumpkin as a weight. If you don't have a pumpkin, you can hold a dumbbell instead. Wishing you a happy and healthy Halloween and fall season! Continue Reading
Instantly feel better with these work-from-home stretches
With the coronavirus crisis, working from home is suddenly the new normal for millions of people around the world. For many, that means long hours in a less-than-ideal chair and desk. Your home office might be the kitchen table or living room sofa. And your back, neck, hips and legs may be feeling the discomfort of it. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I demonstrate nine simple but Continue Reading
A fun circuit workout you can do in your backyard or outdoor space
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
VIDEO: Exercise at home using your laundry detergent!
You don't need to leave your house to get in a good workout. You don't even need weights or any special equipment! Here's an all-standing strength circuit workout I created that uses a 94.5 ounce bottle of laundry detergent (or fabric softener or dishwasher detergent) instead of traditional weights. Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly! Circuit: Do 8+ reps of each exercise, then repeat 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