*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: iStock Are you looking to get back into shape after having a baby? You might think there is no time to fit in a workout when you are preoccupied most of the day with your little one, however there are a variety of workouts that promote a wonderful bonding experience…
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Getting Back Into Shape After Having A Baby
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo By: Heather Sten for The New York Times Did you recently have a baby and are looking for ways to get back into shape? Let's face it, caring for a newborn is hard work! Between the sleepless nights and the endless round the clock feedings, it might seem impossible to fit…
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Diet vs. Exercise: Which Is More Important?
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: iStock photos Have you ever asked yourself the question of which is more important, diet or exercise? It turns out that diet is far more important than exercise when it comes to losing weight. You have probably heard of the age-old saying "You are what you eat," and this is…
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Five Best Full Body Stretches
*Christi Shingara* Photo: Alex Shaw Stretching is a vital part of any workout and keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy. Stretching before and after a workout decreases risk of injury, improves performance in physical activities, helps relieve post workout aches and pains, improves posture and reduces stress. There are a ton of different stretches…
Setting Fitness Goals and Sticking to Them
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: iStock It's a new year and that means a fresh start and outlook for 2022! Many of us set fitness goals as one of our top New Year's resolutions, but let's be honest, after January is over, it can be hard to keep up with your fitness routine and those…
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Exercises for a Strong Back
*By: Christi Shingara* The back is one of the most important parts of the body and also one that is more prone to stress and injury. To help maintain a strong back and prevent injury, certain exercises should be incorporated into your workout routine. Here are few that will give you a strong and sexy…
Motivating Yourself to Workout When Seasons Change
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo By:iStock.com We all know it's hard enough some days to get motivated to workout, but when the seasons change and it starts to get colder and darker earlier, it's even harder to find the motivation to workout. If you're finding the weather and time change a struggle, here are a few…
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Effective Arm Sculpting Exercises
*By: Christi Shingara Photo: Andrea Piacquadio Keeping your arms fit and trim can be a challenge, but with a few key exercises maintaining strong and toned arms is easier than you think. Below are a few I incorporate into my workout routine on a regular basis. Tricep Kickbacks This exercise of course targets your triceps.…
Sole F63 Treadmill Review
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo: Amazon.com Are you thinking about purchasing a treadmill but have no clue where to start? With so many types of treadmills on the market these days, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. I'm definitely no treadmill expert, however I have used numerous treadmills throughout my…
Working Out Without Working Out!
By: Christi Shingara Photo: Jametlene Reskp A few of our fitness posts talk about exercise routines and how to maintain them such as "Structuring your Workout Routine" and "The Benefits of Shorter Workouts", but did you know that you can workout without actually having a workout routine? A busy day at the office or just…