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Fitness for Moms
Find Your Go: Fitness Blender
The ‘Find Your Go’ Series scouts out the best fitness programs for moms so you don’t have to! You’ve probably seen the videos and Pinterest worthy graphics…on Facebook, on Twitter, pretty much everywhere…the at-home workouts a mommy can easily do alongside her littlest ones or while they play quietly nearby. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones who has kids who will happily … [Read more...] about Find Your Go: Fitness Blender
Compression Pants: A Mom’s Best Friend
The other day while at a playdate a friend of mine approached me and asked, ”Hey! You’re an athlete….what the heck are compression pants? Do I need a pair?” I first looked down at my hastily put together outfit of the day…my favorite hooded sweatshirt, tank top and a pair of blue compression pants. Then I thought a bit. I admitted to my friend I couldn’t quite remember why … [Read more...] about Compression Pants: A Mom’s Best Friend
Let’s Get Physical: 5 Easy Ways to Get Active
Spring is finally here! Flowers are blooming and the glowing sun inspires us to finally get outside and get moving! If you are just starting out, getting back into it after a baby or it’s just been a while there are no shortage of fabulous fitness options to choose from. Being active doesn’t need to be expensive, complicated or time consuming. You don’t need to join a gym or … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Physical: 5 Easy Ways to Get Active
A Mom, Her Soccer Ball and Going After a Goal
Week 6 in the Pursuit of a Passion Series. Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. -John Wooden In a previous article, Unlocking Your Potential, I asked: When we as moms put so much of our time, energy and focus into helping our children achieve their goals is there much left in the tank for us to improve … [Read more...] about A Mom, Her Soccer Ball and Going After a Goal
Pursuit of a Passion: Week 5- Support: The Key to Success
The previous Kick It Like Mom article Unlocking Your Potential talked about how much focus we put on our children’s potential rather than on our own and asked the question: What can we accomplish when we focus on improving ourselves rather than just doing? I’ve set out on a 6 -week journey to find out. I’m attending a comprehensive Women’s Soccer Academy put on by Pro Skills … [Read more...] about Pursuit of a Passion: Week 5- Support: The Key to Success
Love Your Heart, Love Yourself!
February was American Heart Month and as it comes to a close it serves as a great reminder for us all (Fit Mamas included!) to check in with your heart. Heart disease is currently the #1 killer of women. It causes 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year and can easily go undetected. 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease which means it can … [Read more...] about Love Your Heart, Love Yourself!
Pursuit of a Passion: Week 4- The Forgotten Art of Fueling for Workouts
The previous Kick It Like Mom article Unlocking Your Potential talked about how much focus we put on our children’s potential rather than on our own and asked the question: What can we accomplish when we focus on improving ourselves rather than just doing? I’ve set out on a 6 -week journey to find out. I’m attending a comprehensive Women’s Soccer Academy put on by Pro Skills … [Read more...] about Pursuit of a Passion: Week 4- The Forgotten Art of Fueling for Workouts
Pursuit of a Passion: Week 3- When Life Takes You Down
The previous Kick It Like Mom article Unlocking Your Potential talked about how much focus we put on our children’s potential rather than on our own and asked the question: What can we accomplish when we focus on improving ourselves rather than just doing? I’ve set out on a 6 -week journey to find out. I’m attending a comprehensive Women’s Soccer Academy put on by Pro Skills … [Read more...] about Pursuit of a Passion: Week 3- When Life Takes You Down
