It’s time to go back-to-school on our health & fitness knowledge. It never hurts to have a refresher course on this topic! Recommended Exercise: 30-60 minutes of exercise per day, most days of the week (3-5) 150 minutes per week (ACSM) Cardio: at least 30 minutes per session 3-5 days/wk Flexibility: as much as possible […]
Get Fit Friday: Parks & Recreation Workout
It’s finally cooling off here in Indiana. Last night my mom and I took a nice stroll out of our neighborhood, around the school, and through our local park. It was great. I’d been planning a Get Fit Friday post with a park workout and here it is! If you live nearby a local […]
Get Fit Friday: On-The-Go Exercises
Fitness is probably one of the last things on your mind when planning a vacation or traveling for any amount of time. If you put a little thought to it though, you can easily add in workouts and choose healthy eating options while on the go. My advice is to pack a couple pairs of […]
Monkey Mat: Product Review #MonkeyMat #FitFluential
Thanks to Monkey Mat, I was able to try this product free for review. My Monkey Mat arrived just in time for our trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama. As you can see, it didn’t take up much packing space at all and fit in well with our beach supplies. “The Monkey Mat™ is a clean surface […]
Get Fit Friday: Smokeless In Indiana
This July 1, 2012 brought a new change for Indiana restaurant and bar owners. Most venues have been forced or opted-in to go smoke-free due to a new State Law that prohibits smoking in all restaurants. Personally, I am somewhat happy for the new law because I am not a smoker and never have been. It’s frustrating […]
Get Fit Friday: Beachside Workout
Happy Friday! Here’s a quick Beachside Workout that’ll be sure to keep you bikini-fit: WARM-UP Stretch: Arms, Legs, Back (5-10 minutes) Walk/Jog/Run on the Beach: For increased difficulty, do this in the soft sand (5-10 minutes) WORKOUT Squats & Squat Jumps (3-5 sets of 10) Planks & Side Planks (20-30 seconds, 6 times) Spidermans (3-5 […]
Get Fit Friday: Fair Food & Healthy Strategies
Summertime in Indiana would not be complete without the county and state 4-H fairs. The local buzz, events, colors, sounds, and food brings our town a little extra spirit one week out of every year. While most fitness enthusiasts rave to avoid the fair altogether- I beg to differ. With proper discipline, planning, and decision-making […]
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