Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays to celebrate and participate in. Even though my little princess and super hero are grown up, I love to get into the holiday fun. I still enjoy dressing up and using the day (week) to enjoy some treats. I have a fun Halloween workout to keep you moving in between answering your door to trick or treaters. Happy and Healthy Halloween Workout If you are anything like me, those cute little mini Halloween candies start calling … [Read more...]
4 Standing Core Exercises For Runners
Running, yoga, strength training and stretching can feel like a full time job. Adding on a few standing core exercises post run is a time efficient solution for the busy runner. After all, a strong core is good for every body. I'm sharing a 4 of my favorite standing core exercises for runners. 4 Standing Core Exercises for Runners When most people thing of core exercises, they think planks and traditional crunches. While those are both great exercises, they are not the only core … [Read more...]
The easiest and most efficient way to clean a yoga mat
As I was lying in Savasana last week, I could not help but think about how much dirt and how many germs there must be on my mat. Yup not so namaste. Not to worry though, I found the easiest and most efficient way to clean a yoga mat and I had to share it with you. Easiest and most efficient way to clean a yoga mat So sure, I wipe my mat down with a disinfectant wipe after class and sometimes I even give it a secondary wipe at home. Even the cleanest yoga studio cannot possibly have time … [Read more...]
How A One Mile Treadmill Run Can Improve Your Running
Excerpts from this post first appeared on Women's Running. This is an encore post that I recently updated. Yup, you read that right! A one mile treadmill run can improve your running without the wear and tear of the road. I typically run outside 3 days per week and do strength training or cross training on the alternate days. For the past few months, I’ve been religiously running one mile on my treadmill on my non-running days. My one mile treadmill run has become an integral part of my … [Read more...]
Full Body Weight Bench Workout- At home or Gym
I am firm believer that we runners cannot build muscle and get strong on running alone. Strength training is a big part of my workout routine. One of my favorite and most used pieces of equipment in my home gym is my weight bench. I use it for every workout. Weight benches are not just for chest flyes and presses. I am sharing some of my favorites in this Full Body Workout using a weight bench. Full Body Weight Bench Workout This Full body weight bench workout can be done at home or at the … [Read more...]
Drop It Like A Squat Workout Wednesday
Regular readers here know how important I think strength training is for runners and really every body. I am religious about my twice a week routine. Lately I have been mixing it up a bit by using slightly heavier weights and incorporating more drop sets. This Drop It Like A Squat Workout combines many of my favorite lower body moves into one killer routine. Drop It Like A Squat Workout You will need 3 sets of weights (light, medium and heavy). It's fine to use dumbbells or kettlebells or a … [Read more...]
Standing Core Exercises For Runners
With spring races quickly approaching and kids activities in full gear, it can be challenging to fit in all of your runs much less adding strength training to the mix. I am sharing 4 of my favorite Standing Core Exercises that can be added on post run. A strong core is important for every body. Standing Core Exercises For Runners When most people thing of core exercises, they think planks and traditional crunches. While those are both great exercises, they are not the only ones. I am … [Read more...]
Quickie 10 minute No Equipment Glute Workout
With so many winter weather challenges this time of the year, it is always helpful to have some quick and easy at home routines in your arsenal. No equipment? Not to worry. I've got a killer 10 minute No Equipment Glute workout that will definitely have you feeling the burn the next day. Quickie 10 Minute No Equipment Glute Workout See here for a demo of Donkey Kicks which target both the hamstrings and glutes. Find a demo for fire hydrants here. What do I love about this Quickie 10 … [Read more...]
RunBet? You bet! App Review
This week wraps up my 4 week challenge with RunBet. Thought I would share a little bit about how RunBet works and my experience participating over the last 4 weeks. I roped a few of my running friends into joining me because everything is better with friends. Especially running. RunBet? You Bet! RunBet is basically an app based game (free app) that encourages you to run (or walk) consistently. Each game has it's own rules on how many runs per week are required and for how long (ie. 30 … [Read more...]
The Rest Day Paradox
What is it that is so hard about a Rest Day? We know we are supposed to take rest days and yet so many of us have such a difficult time actually taking a day off from exercising. By day off, I mean a real "day off" without any exercise. Full disclosure, I am guilty of just this very thing more weeks than not. Rest Day Paradox Logically, I know that rest days are important for recovery and to avoid injury and over training. Yet, for some reason, I have a very hard time accepting that I need … [Read more...]
Rope Assisted Stretches For Runners
One of my goals this year is to be more mindful and intentional with my post run stretching. While there are endless variations of stretches one can perform post exercise, there are a few that can be enhanced by using a stretching rope. When I actually take the time to do these, my body always thanks me. Sharing a few of my go to Rope Assisted Stretches For Runners. Rope Assisted Stretches For Runners There are ropes that are made especially for stretching. However, if you do not have one, … [Read more...]
Build Your Own Home Gym With These 7 Essentials
Thinking of creating your own home gym? Sanctuary, Pain cave, escape room, play room or happy place. However you refer to your workout space, stocking it with a few basics will set you up for success. Up your game and build your own Home Gym with these 7 essentials. Home Gym Essentials Yoga Mat Perhaps you have a yoga mat hiding in one of your closets already and it's a staple of a home gym routine. Use it for stretching, push ups, planks and all sorts of core moves. Resistance … [Read more...]
