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Quick Hamstring and Glute Workout

After a run, I really don’t feel like lifting. I know it’s a problem, and I should probably start splitting up my workouts (lift in the AM, run in the PM), but for now, I have been doing quick strength...

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5 Ways Spinning Can Help Your Running

I recently bought a Groupon for a spin studio in my area and really enjoyed it. It is super challenging for me, and each workout I never think I will make it the full hour. Before I signed up, I had...

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What is VO2 Max Anyway?

If you’re a runner, you’ve heard the term VO2 Max being thrown around. If you’re like me…you aren’t 100% what it even means. Something about oxygen and how it makes you faster…or something… So what is...

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Printable Workout Log

A month or so I posted two workouts: this full body 30 minute workout, and the 30 minute workout part 2. I’m (still) working on creating an ebook with an 8-12 week workout plan that follows the outline...

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My Forever 21 Activewear Picks for May

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Forever 21 did not sponsor or compensate me for this post; all thoughts and opinions are my own. Since my posts on affordable workout clothes are some of...

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Thoughts You Have While Lifting

Yesterday I was reading this Buzzfeed article, 75 Thoughts Every Runner Has While Out For a Run…so funny and so true! I have written my own version of what I think about while running, and figured I’d...

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How To Create a Full Body Workout In 6 Steps

My sister is always asking me what exercise she can do for this or that everytime she goes to the gym. Same with my parents actually, now that I think of it. I don’t mind it at all, but it made me...

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Strength Training Workout For Mud Runs

As I mentioned yesterday, I ran a mud run/obstacle course race this past weekend…and it was awesome! It was the Rugged Maniac in New Jersey, but they have locations all over the country and in Canada...

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Why I Love 400 Repeats + Backyard Workout Video

On Monday I had a track workout that might have been the most challenging track workout I’ve ever done. It wasn’t so much that I felt like I was pushing myself to the max (like some workouts where you...

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What To Pack For College – Fitness Edition

Can you believe it’s almost September?? My cross country team has their first meet in 2 weeks! I’m so ready for fall weather, and especially fall running. My ranking of seasons goes: fall, spring,...

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Which Fitness Tracker Should I Get?

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.  Alright, alright…I think I’m ready to jump on the fitness tracker bandwagon. I have been intrigued by FitBit’s for a while, and now Dan has one that his...

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Fitness Gift Guide For Women (Apparel)

Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links Can you believe the holiday season is upon us? Because I can’t! I have a few holiday related things up my sleeve for you all, starting with 6 gift guides...

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Fitness Gift Guide For Men (Apparel)

Disclaimer: this post contains some affiliate links. Yesterday I wrote up a fitness gift guide for women, and today we are focusing on the men in our lives. Sadly, I don’t think Forever 21 has fitness...

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Gift Guide For Runners

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. This will definitely be my favorite gift guide to write up…there are so many running related items I want! If you have a runner in your life, definitely...

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Hotel Room Workout

Taking a break from my gift guides (actually takes a lot of time to make one of those lol) and writing about a new video on my channel today. If you’re traveling for the holidays, you can still...

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4 Week Holiday Workout Plan!

Okay…my first ebook is done! I created a 4 week workout plan to stay fit during this holiday season. I decided to launch it today because it is Dec. 1 and we have 5 weeks until Dec. 31, so you can...

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5 Reasons To Join a Gym

The new year is right around the corner…yikes! Funny side story: I was reading about top resolutions that people don’t actually accomplish, and one of mine from 2015 was on there (insert...

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My 2016 Goals

Hey everyone! I know I’ve been kind of MIA, but it was the holiday season and I just wanted to disconnect and enjoy being on break and with friends and family So since I’ve been gone, I actually got a...

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Does Spinning Make You Faster?

Okay, so I’ve only been doing spin for the past 2 weeks, probably a total of 6-8 classes but I already feel the difference with my running. This morning I did a 4×800 meter workout on the treadmill and...

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Exercising In The Mornings

I did it! I woke up 3 times this week to exercise in the AM! Tomorrow will be 4 since I’m signed up for an 8:30 am spin class. On Monday, Tuesday and today I woke up at 6:30 am to get my butt to the...

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