*This post is sponsored by Under Armour through FitFluential* Last year when Under Armour Women launched their “What’s Beautiful” campaign I immediately jumped at the chance to sign up. I started knocking off challenges, even taping myself after seriously sweaty work out sessions.Â[...]
Archive for the ‘Exercise’ Category
Can’t Resist: Spring Runs, Chobani and More
I can’t resist running in this weather. I am literally exhausted with tight quads and an aching back and the mid-60 weather and clear blue skies call to me. I am still getting used to running in my Kinvara 4 from Saucony and because the weather was super perfect I ran a bit longer in [...][...]
Exercise As A Threat?
Over the last few years we have acclimated to seeing calories next to our favorite food items. At first it seemed to deter some people, but eventually you just shrugged it off and ate it because you wanted that personal-size Uno pizza that is like a  1,400 calories. (Not me, because I just can̵[...]
April 19th, 2013 - 8:00 am § in Exercise
Once You Go Minimalist
Can you go back? That’s question I am asking myself now that the Kinvara 4 has entered my life. From the second I opened that fancy shmancy packaging (kickassmus brilliant) I knew I was in for something special. One they are brilliantly yellow and hot pink. I note this because I’ve bee[...]
Everyone Is Burning More Calories
The online fitness community is really encouraging and helpful when you are looking for some motivation and inspiration. I’ve tried different classes because Twitter buddies have recommended them. Â I bought a HRM because I’d only seen rave reviews and how they helped improve workouts. T[...]
Weekend Warrior: Mind Prep for the Week
To put it in spinning terms…I’ve been on a slow steep climb up a massive mountain at work. There is a specific project that has been a year in the making and we are about to hit the peak and begin the incredibly speedy ride down. My days have been long, and my weeks even [...][...]
Making a Runner Out of Him
Today’s post comes courtesy of my husband, someone I am determined to make a runner. When my wife asked I wanted to review the latest and greatest shoe from Saucony, the Virrata , I was filled with mixed emotions. I was excited to have the opportunity, but was nervous, because I’m [...]
March 25th, 2013 - 8:15 am § in Exercise, Workout Reviews
Down Doggin It
Sundays are my favorite days to have “me days.” There is usually some pampering, but my absolute favorite thing is exercising for multiple hours. I know that sounds strange, but I’ve gotten really good at shutting off when I am working out. I focus on the moment and whatever ridicu[...]
No Off Season
Last week on my favorite fitness inspiration show (The Biggest Loser), Bob was wearing a shirt that read “three days on, one day off, 365 days,” and I thought isn’t that an interesting perspective. I am by no means a cross fitter fanatic. I just haven’t been able to get into [...]
Sleeping Patterns & Exercise
I have a cut off for exercise. If I haven’t done it by 7:30 pm then it just isn’t going to happen that day. Â It just gets too complicated with eating dinner and getting home to shower and all that jazz. Plus I was convinced that if I exercised too close to bedtime (and I [...][...]
