It's been a few weeks since we've gotten in a "7 Interesting Things I Read This Week" post, so I hope you enjoy this edition! Let me know in the comments which article is your favorite, and feel free to Tweet at me during the week if you have something you think I...
I made my first workout video! I hope you enjoy it! Have you ever done a Tabata workout? Tabata is a specific workout protocol where you practice a move for 20-seconds "all out," followed by 10 seconds of rest, and repeat that cycle for 4 minutes total (or 8...
We've talked about the benefits of standing, and how sitting for extended periods of time is detrimental to our health. But until they make standing cars (!), long car trips make it pretty difficult to avoid extended periods of sitting. I drove 16 hours over 2 days...
I was speaking with someone recently and asking him whether or not he drank enough water. He said, very confidently, "oh yes! I drink one bottle during exercise every day, and two bottles right afterwards." "Wow!" I said, "that's great!" But, then I asked him how...
I'm going to warn you in advance that this post is a bit more scattered than usual. I generally like sticking to one theme, but there are four things I want to share with you today! So enjoy today's Workout Wednesday, even if it is slightly out-of-the-ordinary! ...
I was sent a Polar Loop way back in December, without any commitment to review it. I thought it would be fun to try it out, since personal activity trackers all the rage these days (digital fitness trackers grew to over $330 million last year!). However, I honestly...
Happy Easter to those who celebrate Easter, Chag sameach to those who celebrate Passover (is that right?!), and happy weekend to everyone! And to anyone running Boston tomorrow, good luck! Tomorrow will unquestionably be a day full of emotion, struggle, memories,...
I've talked many times about the benefits of strength training, yoga, core work, and other types of exercise - for the general population, but especially for runners, who tend to do the same thing (run) repeatedly without variety. My seventh post ever was called...
By now, you've may have heard about the dangers of sitting too much. Standing desks are becoming more and more popular, and there is growing recognition that our sedentary lifestyles may be contributing to the decline in our general health. However, I didn't realize...
**See the bottom of the post to check if you won the myMix giveaway, and for a special offer for everyone!** If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably seen some Girls on the Run pictures popping up lately. When I said back in November that I was "sure I'd find a...