Run for Time Not Distance If You’re Training Indoors This Winter
It was 12 below zero this morning when I got up to run. Obviously, hitting the ice-covered streets and sidewalks isn’t an option. So I got bundled up and headed to the Y where I found plenty of empty treadmills….
No Excuses Winter Cardio Jump Rope Workout
My last post discussed the best way to stay motivated to do training runs indoors on a treadmill this winter. If you don’t have access to a treadmill, an inexpensive, portable jump rope that can be used almost anywhere might be the…
Chia Seeds Provide Sports Nutrition Minus the Sugar and Calories
The popularity of sports drinks and performance gels has exploded over the last 10 years but most nutritionists would agree they aren’t that good for you. A simple drink that combines water, chia seeds and a twist of citrus is…
Motivation from Mel Robbins, More Good Coffee News, the 8 Hour Diet: It’s Friday. I’m in Link Love
Ah . . . . Friday. Here you are once again. The funny thing about Friday is the love/hate relationship that I have with it. Of course I’m looking forward to the weekend. But, the end of another work weeks…
A Fifteen Minute Workout That Will Take Your Fitness to the Next Level
Getting and staying fit is a challenge for everyone. People that struggle with finding time to exercise may think that adhering to a lifestyle that includes a daily fitness routine is easier for others than it is for them. I don’t…
Ultimate Music Mixes to Fuel Your Motivation
I am an early morning workout person. Some days – Mondays in particular – when the alarm goes off at 4 a.m. the motivation isn’t there. But, the right music can change my attitude quicker than anything else. An upbeat,…
Beat the Heat With the Ultimate Electrolyte Replacement
It’s only June and already there is a record heat wave gripping the southwest states. Usually the intense heat doesn’t start until July but it’s getting an early start this year and not just in the south. It has been…
The Reality of No-Pain No-Gain and The Comfort Zone Thing
I like to be comfortable and I hate pain. I’ll bet you do too. No one avoids going to the dentist or paying off the balance on my credit card better than me. For a year or more I’ve been…
Five Effective Full Length Work Outs (For Free) On YouTube
Getting to the gym can be a challenge. Going out for to bike or run can be even more of one if you live in areas of the globe that experience winter. I’m constantly looking for effective (free) workouts on YouTube….
Are You Getting Enough Exercise? The Answer Might Surprise You.
Is Your Sedentary Lifestyle Making You Feel Drained, Tired and Bored? Too much sitting, whether it be at the office or on the couch in front of the TV, not only gives you’re a bigger, flatter bottom, it messes with…