fitness

Wellness Wednesday

For this month’s segment of Wellness Wednesday, I’ve decided to dedicate it to ergonomics! Ergonomics is defined as the study of people’s efficiency in the workplace. Working at your desk for more than 8 hours a day 5 times a week takes an extreme toll on your body. Especially if you’re not moving around that much. It’s been almost a year since I changed professions and have been glued to a desk. I can say for certain this has had a negative impact on my body. I have gained weight, my endurance levels have decreased and the posture I am […]

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10 Minute Core Workout

Its officially bikini season! It’s time to tighten up that core and ditch the muffin top. I know it is hard to fit in a full 1-2 hour long workout, so on those days where you are a little too busy, fit this 10 minute workout in for your core.  Working out my core is my favorite type of workout and it will even get your heart rate up so you can get a little bit of cardio in there too. It is perfect for a quick workout at home or on vacation at the hotel because it only uses […]

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Basketball Court Agility Workout

Now that spring is upon is, I’ve been trying to make an effort to take my workouts outside. With the weather being just the right temperature, I’m able to break a good sweat, but not overheat. Before hitting a workout, I personally love to prepare a meal that’s made with a combination of healthy fats, like coconut oil, carbohydrates, and protein. Coconut oil is great to consume before a workout because the medium chain triglycerides that are found in coconut oil end up being used directly for energy – talk about fueling your body! Check out my recipe for a […]

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