Here are 6 fitness tips: 1. Get a program that will best suit you. Everyone is different. If you hate to run, don't run. If you can't stand yoga, don't do it. Do what you enjoy and what works for you. 2. Set realistic goals. Make sure that your goals and the time frame are achievable and realistic. 3. Work on those muscles. Cardio is great and a necessity as well … [Read more...] about Wellness Wednesday: 6 Fitness Tips
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Fit February Video – Sign up for Fit Feb NOW!
Here's a quick impromptu video showing the great prizes that are available for those partaking of the Fit Feb Challenge forgive the fact that it looks like my mouth & actual words don't match...did quickly via webcam...sorry If you haven't already done so, sign up now! It's totally free to do the challenge and you could win some of the prizes featured above! … [Read more...] about Fit February Video – Sign up for Fit Feb NOW!
Target Heart Rate: Why its important & how to calculate it
Today's T word is: Target Heart Rate Target Heart Rate is defined as: Optimum heart rate at which person should train in order to achieve desired results. The target heart rate zone is often expressed as a percentage of your maximum heart rate and is usually between 75% and 85% of MHR depending on your goals and fitness level. I love using my Omron HR-210 Strapless … [Read more...] about Target Heart Rate: Why its important & how to calculate it
Recap & sneak peek
This week blew by... not sure where it went! Started the week off admitting I gained weight & starting a juice fast to cleanse & regroup my thoughts. Making a variety of juices = yummmy! Announced Fit Feb Challenge! Accountability challenge in exercise, eating, drinking water and tracking all food/beverage intake along with workouts. Have some excellent sponsors … [Read more...] about Recap & sneak peek
Bike ride with Omron HR Monitor- 537 calories in 30 minutes
If you haven't seen my full review of the Omron HR 210 Monitor, check it out here. Meanwhile, I jumped on the bike for a 30 minute ride this morning... ended up burning 537 calories in a half hour! Love the ease in which I can see my heart rate... sorry about blurry pic, used phone since camera wasn't near the bike at the time checked it again, … [Read more...] about Bike ride with Omron HR Monitor- 537 calories in 30 minutes
Winning Wednesday – January 18 giveaways to enter
Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent ends 1/26 Just Do It January(exercise cards, yoga towel, sports bra) ends 1/31 For lots of ongoing giveaways, check out TwoClassyChics.com Here are some giveaways from FitFluential Ambassadors From Stephanie, you can win 3 months of GaiamTV ends 1/19 Working Out Sucks book from Fun and Fit twins, Alexandra & … [Read more...] about Winning Wednesday – January 18 giveaways to enter
How Stress is Killing You & Ways to Unwind, Relax & De-Stress
Everyone deals with some level of stress in their every day life. How you deal with it determines your health, attitude and the quality of life you'll enjoy. I asked on Twitter and Facebook and here are some of the ways others relax, unwind and destress. Had a variety of answers from yoga, running, reading a book... If you don't think having a … [Read more...] about How Stress is Killing You & Ways to Unwind, Relax & De-Stress
Omron HR-210 Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Review
I just received the Omron HR-210 Strapless Heart Rate Monitor to review compliments of Omron and FitFluential. Of course I was happy happy when I opened my mail and there it was! Next came... I never follow directions... play with it awhile, push some buttons, make some beeping noises, push some more buttons and eventually figure it out! But for those who do … [Read more...] about Omron HR-210 Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Review
Friday Fitspo Feature-Kathleen Uhran a/k/a SheRocksFitness
Today's Fitspo Feature is Kathleen L. Uhran. You can follow her on Twitter @SheRocksFitness Like She Rocks Fitness on Facebook Check out her blog at sherocksfitnessnj.com Q: Have you always lived a healthy fit lifestyle? I have been a competitive athlete since the 3rd grade when I picked up a field hockey stick. I played sports through elementary and high school, … [Read more...] about Friday Fitspo Feature-Kathleen Uhran a/k/a SheRocksFitness
Winning Wednesday – variety of great fitness gear, vitamins, etc.
It's Winning Wednesday again... Below you'll find giveaways that I have on my blog Oxylent Multivitamin drink mixes & camel back water bottle ends 1/17 Spongeables Pedi-scrub ends 1/17 Just Do It January (exercise cards, yoga towel, sports bra) ends 1/31 as well as some great ones from other FitFluential Ambassadors Working Out Sucks book from Fun and Fit … [Read more...] about Winning Wednesday – variety of great fitness gear, vitamins, etc.