Why Your Workouts Aren’t Working
In our amazing online fitness group we see posts daily from members who wonder why their workouts aren’t working. They say they have been working out for such and such time and still not seeing results.
That can not only be discouraging but can make one think why am I putting myself through this for no or meager results.
There ...
In The Gym with Nik
Please introduce yourself to our readers.
Hi ya’ll! I’m Nik, a 30-something, married, mother of 2 boys, and sporadic blogger at www.NikGLifeAndStyle.com
How did you get started in fitness?
I’ve always been active. As a child, I competed in gymnastics, later was a cheerleader in high school, and then high school and ...
4 Big Reasons Why You Need a Fitness Tracker In Your Life
Aerial yoga, fitness video games, and lemon and cayenne pepper cleanses—all fitness trends that suddenly took the world by storm and then lost popularity as quickly as they skyrocketed into the spotlight. Fitness trends come and go, and some are effective, but most produce more hype than they do results.
One of the newest trends in ...
5 Ways People Sabotage Their Own Weight Loss
Here are five ways people sabotage their own weight loss and how to avoid doing it. You would not believe how well-intentioned people actually sabotage their weight loss.
You would also not believe the things people do just to lose weight. Some would even go as far as starve themselves to death! But do you know what’s even more surpri...
How To Workout Like You Mean Business
Without intensity and overload, no training routine will provide maximum results, no matter how many times you repeat it. If you are serious about showing off a sculpted physique, you need to get out of your comfort zone. Increase the duration and difficulty of your workout routine, and introduce variety. Your muscles need to stay under ...
Bosu Family Pack Product Review
If you read my "Ode to Bosu" article you know that I work out with BOSU Balance Trainer on a regular basis especially when I worked out with my personal trainer and even though she has since moved on, I still use my BOSU Balance Trainer on a regular basis.  Well due to my affiliation with Sweat Pink they also sent a Bosu Sport Kids for my ...
Resistance Band Workout – Resistance is Futile
Learn how to get your workout on at home or on the go with lightweight resistance bands which helps add resistance to any exercise.
I'm extremely excited about today's workout that I'm featuring on here today. Â All of the exercises require resistance bands (except the jumping jacks) so it will help take your workout to the next level without ...
Family Fun Five +FitFamily Instagram Challenge
Setting good examples for our children as it relates to staying healthy is extremely important. Â I know we have a makeshift home gym in our basement and from the time they were babies, our children observed my husband and me working out. Â As they got older they then attempted to mimic us and our workouts which really touched ...
All About Those Planks Workout
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 via Tapinfluence. As always all opinions are my very own and this workout was supplied by my certified personal trainer Heather Brooke Malone Wolf.
You know what time it is around here – workout time. I have had a lot of fun trying some of these FREE workout apps as ...
In The Gym with YogaByCandace
Please introduce yourself to our readers.
My name is Candace and I am the founder of YogaByCandace, a yoga lifestyle company. We lead yoga retreats worldwide (our next one is in the jungle of Costa Rica next month!), have a popular yoga youtube channel, a free app on iTunes, a discovery box program called the YBC Mantra Box, a yoga ...
Let’s Get BOSU Strong – Week 4
This week is the very last week of the #bosustrong challenge that has inspired me to keep moving. Before starting the challenge, my goal was to just not pack on weight and now that we’re in the final week I plan to continue to challenge my body to do more. I couldn’t always make it outdoors to run due to busy schedules, but I still hit ...
5 Running Myths Debunked Once And For All
If you are starting a running program, let's debunk some common myths so you can be successful.
Learning how to run can be overwhelming. And for every positive article about the benefits of running, you can find another article officially declaring how it is “bad for you” in one way or another.
But are they right?
Over the ...
Let’s Get BOSU Strong – Week 2
What's up Femme Fitales? Â How's everyone feeling? Â Last week we had a GREAT time with BOSU and Sweat Pink sharing how we are #BOSUStrong and this is the second week of this fitness fun. Â If you missed last week's info on what #BOSUStrong is all about, you can read all about it HERE.
We are now in Week 2 starting tomorrow so it's all ...
Workout Wednesday – All About Them Planks
Hey everybody!!!! Â I hope everyone reading this is doing great. Â I have had a whirlwind of a week. Â I resigned from my position to move into the next chapter of my career and I am ecstatic about that. Â I signed up to volunteer in my childrens' schools in the classroom and the lunchroom. Â THEY are super excited about that. Â Well maybe my ...
Let’s Get BOSU Strong
I love a good challenge and here is an amazing one that is about to start tomorrow hosted by my friends over at BOSU and Sweat Pink.
The challenge runs from 9/14/2015 to 10/9/2015 and is bound to help you take your fitness to the next level over the course of the next 4 weeks. I plan to participate and get my kiddos involved too ...
Workout Wednesday – The Hills
I am so distraught...my personal trainer announced she is out of the training business since her day job gave her a promotion. Â That means I am on my own...wandering around the gym looking lost. Â I am devastated. Â But I'mma have to pull myself together because after all, we have a No Sugar In September challenge to conquer. Â I'm going to miss ...
Workout Wednesday – How Many Times
There's the age old question, how many times do you workout a week. Â I say workout as much as you have the energy for but in all seriousness, make sure your activity level changes from day to day. Â You can't go 200% EVERY day - your body needs time to recover and heal. Â With that said....I'm sharing my main weights workout this week.
I'm ...
In The Gym with Maria Kang
Disclaimer: Â This post contains affiliate links.
FFFC:Â Please introduce yourself to my readers.
MK: My name is Maria Kang, social entrepreneur, elderly care home business owner, wife and mother to three little boys 6 and under. I am popularly known as “Fit Mom” or “No Excuse Mom”, who’s “What’s Your Excuse?” fitspi...
Join Me on Periscope
Hi Femme Fitale Family!!! Â I mentioned in yesterday's #FitnessFriday that I joined Periscope @FemmeFitaleFitClub and started scoping last week! Â Here is my very first scope and excuse me as I was little nervous. Â LOL.
https://youtu.be/XsPDILpL59M
It's a lot of fun and best of all LIVE so there are no do overs or editing. Â What you ...
5 Non-Physical Benefits of Getting Fit
Getting fit rocks! You may be reading this, sitting in a comfy chair and wondering why you should bother. Maybe your doctor says that you are healthy so why should you get out there and sweat instead of watch television or read a good book?
Here are a few reasons why getting fit will energize your life in ways that you may not have thought of ...