There is a huge misconception that lifting weights can make you bulky, especially with women. I am here to tell you that is absolutely not the case! Resistance training brings a variety of benefits to your health beyond the physical aspects, no matter your goals! Whether you are trying to lose weight or tone up, …
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You’ve finally committed to a healthy lifestyle and you’re feeling great. For the past three weeks you’ve been working out regularly and maintaining a balanced and healthy diet. Each day you feel stronger and more energized. Keeping a daily schedule is easy until mother nature comes knocking and suddenly you’re wavering on the edge of …
You see a workout video from a fitness enthusiast on social media. You’re excited. You’re motivated and saying, “I can do this!” Yet when you start doing the workout, you find yourself unable to do the exercises. Your “I can do this” quickly becomes “I can’t do this.” It’s discouraging. It is important to know that …
With summer on it’s way, it is crunch time to start preparing those warm weather bodies. These Kansas City gyms and studios we’ve found will kick you into high gear and leave you wanting more! Check out 7 of the best gyms in Kansas City to break a sweat. Health House A facility committed to giving …
We’re all busy. Things that need our attention get put aside for the things we consider more important. If your health is one of those things you’ve been putting off, you might be heading for a fall. While we can neglect some things without consequences, our health isn’t one of them. If you’re worried you’ve …
Do you want to get fit, but worry about the money you’ll have to spend? You’ve come to the right place! Many get fit schemes are pricey, but it’s possible to avoid those costs when you know the alternatives. In fact, you don’t have to spend any money at all if you don’t want to. …
The buzz surrounding rowing has been circling around fitness circles for a couple of years now. Some have even gone so far to say that rowing is the new spinning (crazy, right?). But, what exactly is it about rowing that has people ranting and raving about it? In order to figure it out, I have …
Making time to get a good workout in can be difficult when life gets busy, and sometimes we find ourselves struggling to get to the gym. Here are 7 simple and effective exercises to do at home! 1. Push-ups You can do hands and feet or hands and knees, release your body down slowly and …
Today marks one full week since I joined Health House in Kansas City. Health House is a dedicated rowing studio offering the most efficient, dynamic full body workout on the market today. They offer cutting edge group fitness classes in an award winning designed space, with knowledgeable trainers and high energy music. I have been looking …
We all know how hard it is to lose weight. We always make a resolution in the new year to shift those extra pounds, but by the end of the year, we are still at the same weight! But it’s so important to be a healthy weight to ensure you stay away from illnesses. After …
Making sure that our health and fitness is in tip top condition is something that should be way up the list of our priorities. But when we are busy or stressed that isn’t always the case. It can be tough to make changes in our lifestyle. Even if we do know that they are good …
You’ve been told for years that exercising and working up a sweat is the way to stay fit, healthy and attractive. But more and more women are choosing to exercise in such a way that is actually harmful to their joints and musculature. Here we’re going to look at some of the worst offenders, and …
If you’ve researched health and fitness to any degree, you may have heard the term ‘body composition’. But what does it mean? Your body composition describes your muscle, fat, and other areas of your body. When you want to get fitter, for instance a tighter stomach, changing your body composition is the best way to …
Balancing everything life throws at you is never easy. When you’re constantly on the go, with a thousand things on your mind, your health can become one of the things you fail to prioritize. As we all know, fitness is extremely important for our long-term health and is very beneficial in many ways. However, sometimes it …
If you have not yet heard of the Nordic Track X11i Incline Trainer, you are seriously missing out. As some of you may remember I have had this machine for a few months and to say I’m obsessed would be an understatement. This thing is jam-packed with amazing features, which makes it stand out among …
Keeping fit is an important part of life, and you need to make this a priority for you. But, in order to do that, you need to be disciplined and driven. You have to make sure that you try as hard as you can to keep fit and to stick with it. These are some …
I had been looking for the perfect treadmill for a while when I came across the Nordic Track X11i incline trainer. I have the honor of being a Nordic Track ambassador and that means I’ll be trying out some of their products and sharing my thoughts with you! I was sent the X11i Incline Trainer and it …
We all want to be fit and healthy and have a good figure, but it can seem so challenging to find the time to head to the gym every day. If you’re super busy like me, but still want to exercise, try some of these easy lifestyle changes to help you to increase your overall …
I am so excited to finally share something big that has been going on behind the scenes. I am officially a NordicTrack Ambassador. Health and fitness are so important to me and I couldn’t be more proud to team up with such an amazing brand. The thing I love most about NordicTrack is the quality …
Pexels It’s important to lead a healthy life and to stay in shape. This way, we can overcome everything that is thrown at us on our journey and we can enjoy ourselves to the fullest. We can all use a small reminder of how to live healthily, so here is my ultimate guide to help …