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How to Be More Active Outside the Gym

read the Huffpost blogSimple easy steps to be more active outside of a gym environment. Read more

 

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Build a Home Gym With 5 Easy Pieces

HuffpostI recently presented a “lunch and learn” talk called “On Motivation.” It covered, not surprisingly, how one can motivate oneself to exercise. Out of everything I spoke about, people seemed most interested in my advice on assembling an affordable home gym. I figured, if the topic got such a positive response at the lunch and learn, it deserved a blog post. Read More

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Exercise Doesn’t Always Mean Weight Loss and That’s OK

HuffpostI have a confession to make — I love the original Beverly Hills 90210. When I say love, I mean LOVE. My love of 90210 may seem like an odd introduction in a fitness blog, but stay with me, it is relevant. It meant I read the issue of Health magazine with Jennie Garth on the cover. I was underwhelmed. One article in particular frustrated me enough to inspire this blog. Read More

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Four Fun and Effective Interval Training Workouts

HuffpostIs your workout feeling a bit too serious? Looking for a more fun way to get in shape? Well look no further, as my latest HuffPost blog contains four all new workouts sure to liven things up. Read more.

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Slow Down Before Starting the “Fast Diet”

Link to ArticleHave you been thinking about trying the new ‘Fast Diet’? Don’t! Slow down and learn why this new craze is crazy. Read more.

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5 Ways to Beat the Fitness Blahs and Breathe Adventure into Your Workout

Link to Article Over the past month, I’ve been experimenting with various ways to add some excitement to my workout routine. Let me be the first to say I had tons of fun finding content for this particular blog! I hope you all enjoy reading it just as much as I had fun writing it, and that it inspires you to have your own little exercise ‘adventures’. Read more.

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Miss part one of my Huffpost series?

HuffpostDid you miss part one of my Huffington Post series discussing my month of fitness adventures? If so, take a look now. Part two will be coming out in the next couple of days.

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How I’m Making Every Workout an Adventure

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HuffpostI have challenged myself to complete one ‘exercise adventure’ a day for a month. So far my adventures include boxing, Ballet Bar and adventure runs! I have written a blog about the experience. Take a look here. I would love to hear all about your fitness adventures!

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Strengthen Your Neck and Get Better Posture

HuffpostI recently attended an awesome lecture on the cervical spine, a.k.a. the neck. It reinforced how the placement of the head and neck is an important, though often ignored, element of posture. OK, I know, the head and neck are not the most glamorous body parts to train. Getting nice legs or a toned tummy is often what motivates people to work out. Read More

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How I Learned to Take My Own Advice

HuffpostI have a hard time making myself floss my teeth. I want to be an A+ flosser. I really do. But until recently I have failed miserably. It is a little bit pathetic, and, let’s face it, slightly hypocritical considering I make my living lecturing people on adopting healthy habits. Read More

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