Moms have Superpowers. It’s true. We may not be able to fly or have x-ray vision (and what I wouldn’t give to make myself invisible when the kids are looking for me!) We have the power of Go. It gets us through a typical day. Alarm goes off, wake up, get the kids up, make breakfast, tell the kids at least 100 times to eat it, shove them out the door to school. Pause--- Deep … [Read more...] about Quick and Clean: Post-Workout Snacks on the Go, Go, Go
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10 Electronic Dance Tracks to Heat up Your Winter Workouts
Brrr--- Baby it’s COLD outside!! Unless you live in a warm state--- or country--- in which case I envy you! I LOVE Electronic Dance music to help me power through those winter runs and workouts! If your playlist is in desperate need of a refresh, add these 10 hot, hot, hot Electronic Dance tracks to your playlist ASAP! Get it Mamas! 1. Light It Up (eat. MO & DJ Snake) … [Read more...] about 10 Electronic Dance Tracks to Heat up Your Winter Workouts
The New Mom’s Guide to Getting Your At-Home Workouts Done
Time. Energy. Motivation. Three things you need to reach your post- baby fitness goals. Three things you definitely do NOT have with a new baby! No matter if you are a weekend warrior, professional athlete or somewhere in between--- the struggle is real for us all. Sleep deprivation, marathon nursing sessions, never-ending piles of laundry, the demands of your other … [Read more...] about The New Mom’s Guide to Getting Your At-Home Workouts Done
Tips for a Hydrated Day of Winter Sports (Because You’re Not Drinking Enough Water!)
Kick It Like Mom Sprints: Lightning Fast Tips for the Active Mom on the Go! Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are exciting ways to stay active during those long winter months. But all that fun flying down the slopes can quickly lead to some serious dehydration if you’re not careful. The cold, thin air at high-altitude means you must breathe harder to get oxygen and … [Read more...] about Tips for a Hydrated Day of Winter Sports (Because You’re Not Drinking Enough Water!)
Celebrating Success even when Goals Get Off- Track
Happy New Year! 2017 is here. Have you made your resolutions? My husband stayed up late last night to review his 2016 accomplishments and set new goals for the year ahead. I chose to prioritize sleep over this exercise after a long day of wrangling a 4-year old and 7-month old. Honestly, with the constant state of fog over my brain, I have zero recollection of what my goals … [Read more...] about Celebrating Success even when Goals Get Off- Track
2016 Holiday Fitness Gift Guide: Everything to Get Your Go On
The holidays are here and sadly the dark winter doldrums are right around the corner. (Booo!) With cold days, long dark nights and wet weather, it’s all too easy to just stay in and stay put. (And succumb to cabin fever come February!) Thankfully this holiday season brings us plenty of exciting sports and fitness items to add to your wish list and theirs for a year filled … [Read more...] about 2016 Holiday Fitness Gift Guide: Everything to Get Your Go On
No Boys Allowed: The Power (and Fun) of a Women’s Fitness Group
Looking for a way to kick start a solid fitness routine, improve your sports skills or longing to try something new? There’s certainly no shortage of group fitness training options out there. Running groups, fitness classes, sports skills clinics, boot camps--- there are thousands of great programs out there to choose from. How do you find the right one for you? A mom’s “Me … [Read more...] about No Boys Allowed: The Power (and Fun) of a Women’s Fitness Group
Standing Up For What You Believe In: A Letter To My Daughter
Dear Mac, This Tuesday March 8th is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater gender parity. Today, in 2016, there are still people who don’t treat women as equals and who don’t value their contributions as much as men’s. Women are often not paid as much as men for the same work and are not always given the same … [Read more...] about Standing Up For What You Believe In: A Letter To My Daughter
The Path to a Healthy Heart is as Easy as 1-2-3
The month of February has flown right by and you may have missed the fact that it was American Heart Month: Bringing awareness about preventing cardiovascular disease and encouraging people to live heart healthy lives. Even if you consider yourself fit and healthy it’s a great time to check-in with your health. Heart disease is the number #1 killer of men and women in the … [Read more...] about The Path to a Healthy Heart is as Easy as 1-2-3
