

How to Get "Fit Enough" to Start: Planks/Supermans
This series, we have been discussing the solutions to an excuse that many people have for not starting a workout routine...they feel they aren't "fit enough" to start. I continue to tell people that wanting to get "in shape" before joining a gym is similar to wanting to learn how to read before you start school. It can be done, but you would be better served by going to school and learning how to read, then practicing some at home! However, the point of this series is to help


Your Excuses and Why They Suck: Loneliness
This series, we have talked at length about the excuses that so many make to avoid taking steps in their life that will benefit them, especially regarding health and wellness! The last reason that I have heard for people is that they want someone to take the step with them...loosely translated as wanting to do it with a friend or even have someone for accountability! You see, you likely have MANY friends that would be HAPPY to do this with you! They ultimately want to see you


This is Fun?: Want More
This series, we have been talking about how to make exercise more fun. So often, our life gets monopolized by what we feel we HAVE to do. My goal with this series is to help you to see and make some changes so that exercise is something you GET to do. The last tip for making exercise more fun is similar to a previous tip...Expect more for and from yourself. When you do this, you will be so shocked at what you find you can do! We expect far too little from ourselves in general


This is Fun?: Friends
There are so many things in this world that we struggle to do. Work, chores, obligations and appointments all are a part of the list that makes life a little less fun to do at times... For many people, exercise would generally be included on that list as well! However, this series is designed to help you to change what you do so that exercise can be a more enjoyable part of your life! If it is more enjoyable, then you are more likely to complete it! If you are more likely to


What to Look For: Fun
There are so many different ways to accomplish your fitness goals in the world! Recently, there has been a shift to a group style of fitness. But how do you know what group is best for you? How do you know who will help you to accomplish your goals? In this series, we have been talking about what you should look for in a community for fitness! We have talked about everything from accountability to common goals. Today, we are talking about something that is crucial for your co


What to Look For: Push
There are so many different ways to accomplish fitness in this world. Additionally, there are so many different people in the world as well! Finally, there are so many different communities and ideologies of fitness, but how do you know what is best for you?! In this series, we have been discussing what you should be looking for in a fitness community. Today, we are talking about the extra push that you get from working out with a group of people. If you are reading this, cha


What to Look For: Fire
So many of us have a goal! For many of us, we have are looking for a community of people that can help us to reach that goal! However, there is so much more to look for in a community than just a gathering of people that are in the same place, doing the same thing! Most of us need support as well as accountability! Today, we are talking about the different levels of accountability and what you may need to be looking for to help yourself to reach your goals and be most success


What to Look For: Help
There are so many communities out there for your fitness journey! This is such an amazing time to be willing and ready to get fit! Everywhere you look, there is a group that is pursuing some sort of fitness goal! With all of the communities that are out there, how can you possibly know which one to pick?! Today, we are going to examine an area that you should be looking into to ensure you select the most appropriate environment for you! Today, we are talking about the amount


What to Look For: Something Common
So many people are looking for more in their fitness journey. They are trying many things that may include personal training, strength training, spin, yoga or something else! While there are a lot of different ways to skin a cat, many of these tactics involve group training. But what should you be looking for in a group training setting? What should you seek out in a community? In this series, we are going to discuss what YOU should be looking for in a community to help you t


What to Add to Decrease Stress: Time
Now this sounds ridiculous, but let me explain! Our world is spinning faster and faster! We have less time than ever for the things that truly bring us joy! So, this series, we are looking at how to decrease stress and improve our overall health and well-being! With so many things on our plate, we are constantly forced to choose between the things that serve other people or the things that serve us! Generally, we choose to do the things that serve other people. These things m