Whether you have a fitness enthusiast on your list or someone who’s looking to turn over a new leaf in the new year, here are great stocking stuffers under $30: iPod/phone Armband Headphones/Earbuds Jump Rope Workout Journal Water Bottle Workout Gloves Resistance Bands Foam Roller Blender Bottle Food Scale
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10 Health and Fitness Apps I Love (and are FREE!)
Want to live healthier? There’s and app for that! It seems as though there is an app for just about anything – health and fitness included! Here are my top 10 health and fitness apps: Myfitnesspal. This is a great tracking tool for your diet! Runkeeper. Not just for running, this app uses the...
5 Ways to Sneak Physical Activity into a Busy Life
You have a family. You work. You run a taxi service for kids at night. How are you supposed to squeeze some time in to exercise? Here are 5 ways that you can sneak physical activity into your busy life (they can add up!): Go the long way. Whether that means taking the stairs...
Boost Your Mood – Exercise Outdoors
Every year, I spend my winter counting down until I can get outside for walks, hikes, bike rides. As soon as the weather breaks, I am happy to ditch the treadmill and get outside. It turns out I’m not alone in feeling this way. Many studies have been done to evaluate the difference exercising...
5 Reasons to Try Yoga
Yoga has some amazing benefits, both physically and mentally. I had read all the articles about those benefits, and wanted to give it a try for years, but could never find a class that fit my schedule. A few weeks ago, my mother came across the Yoga Lily here in Clifton Park and we...
Find Your Motivation
The #1 question I am asked about my fitness is “How do you stay motivated?”. I never really know how to answer this question. It’s been a long time since I’ve really thought about my training. It’s just something I do, just like brushing my teeth in the morning. Am I really motivated to...
At Home Workouts
You don’t need a gym to get in shape. Or equipment. Here are some great bodyweight exercises that will work the whole body. 1. Planks: Planks work the whole body, but in particular the core, back, and stabilizer muscles. They can be made harder as you progress by increasing the amount of time you...
Avoiding Injury in the Weight Room
Whether you’re new to the gym or a veteran, weight training injuries can happen. The good news is that they can, for the most part, be avoided. Just follow these tips: When you’re just starting out, or starting back up after a long layoff, ease into it. If you try and do too much...
The Perfect Workout Partner
People who have a workout buddy tend to stick with an exercise program and reach their goals more than those who go solo. But coordinating schedules can be a nightmare at times. The solution? Get a dog. Dogs make great workout buddies. Their schedules will always match yours. Pick an active breed and they...
Getting Back on Track After a Setback
Everyone gets off track. We binge eat one night. We miss days at the gym. What matters is how we react. Do we assume the week/day is shot and do what we want? Or do we get right back on track? Your reaction to setbacks in health and fitness can mean the difference between...