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How to Create a Fitness Plan for Your Health Goals

Author: heartandsoul January 7, 2020 January 7, 2020

If you’re just starting to workout, it’s easy to talk yourself out of exercising. Even when I have the best intentions to work out, the excuses are always easy to find. Yet starting an exercise program is an important decision. By planning carefully and pacing yourself, you can establish a healthy habit that lasts … Continue reading

9 Tips to Maintain Your New Year’s Resolutions

Author: heartandsoul December 27, 2019 December 27, 2019

It’s no accident that gyms hum with extra activity in January, and magazines are crowded with headlines about how to lose holiday pounds. But by the end of the month, many of us who have acted on our New Year’s resolutions are back to our old habits. In fact, according to Psychology Today, over … Continue reading

5 Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy New Year

Author: heartandsoul December 26, 2019 December 26, 2019

Every year, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, especially to exercise more, eat better, and improve their health. After all, the new year can be an exciting time filled with new beginnings. Whether the coming new year has you totally inspired or a tad overwhelmed, I’d like to share 5 resolutions for a … Continue reading

7 Tips to Let Go of Holiday Stress

Author: heartandsoul December 19, 2019 December 23, 2019

While ‘tis the season to be merry, for many of us, it’s also a season for stress, anxiety, and angst. In fact, the American Psychological Association (APA) found that nearly half of all women in the United States experience heightened stress during the holidays. To help you with the holiday season, I’ve put together … Continue reading

5 Ways to Overcome Common Excuses to Not Exercise

Author: heartandsoul November 15, 2019 November 15, 2019

We always start with the best intentions, don’t we? Yet sometimes it feels like there are a million reasons to skip your fitness routine. In the past, I struggled to find the will to exercise in the morning and often fell back on the same tired excuse to stay in bed one hour longer. … Continue reading

4 Easy Leg Exercises Without Using Equipment

Author: heartandsoul November 1, 2019 November 1, 2019

Participating in gym class growing up was a dreaded activity for one reason – I absolutely hated doing leg squats. I still don’t enjoy them, but at the same time, I’ve come to the realization that it’s a staple leg exercise for a reason. After all, we can’t sit all day and expect to … Continue reading

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