Oh the lovely leg cramps. They are the worst. I used to get them every once in a while and then when I started running I was getting them all the time. I searched the internet for solutions and here’s what finally solved them:
Category Archives: fitness
Book Review: How Not to Diet
I’ve been a fan of Dr. Gregor for years. It was after reading his previous book, How Not to Die, that I decided to try eating plant based. I also have his How Not to Die Cookbook. So when I heard he was coming out with a new book, How Not to Diet, I was eager to check it out.
Get Shreddy Vegan Protein Powder Review
I’m always on the hunt for a good protein powder. So far, the OWYN brand is my favorite but I wanted to venture out and try some other brands. So when I found out that Grace Fit UK was coming out with protein powders, I jumped right on it.
Best Affordable Workout Clothes
When I first started working out regularly I realized I had a problem. I only had one workout outfit – a sports bra that was a bit too tight, leggings, and a loose shirt. Thus began the hunt for more workout clothes. This was a little overwhelming at first because there are so many options online for activewear. I tried some from Forever 21, Fashion Nova, Amazon, Gymshark and more. Here are my favorites.
Review of Alive Fitness App
Whitney Simmons’ YouTube channel got me into strength training. Before I discovered her channel, it hadn’t even crossed my mind that women could (and should) weightlift. It’s not something I had ever been told. She really got me wanting to put on muscle and it really jump started my fitness journey. Needless to say, I am a fan. So when I heard she was coming out with her own fitness program I was very excited.
Health Myths I Used to Believe
Today I thought I would share the health and fitness myths I used to believe. This is all from personal experience so if these things work for you please don’t be offended.
How to Get Motivated to Exercise: 5 Tips
It can be really hard to be motivated to exercise. As much as I love to workout, sometimes I feel like I am just in a funk and don’t want to do it. So how do we fix this?
I Tried Noom for Two Weeks and I’m Conflicted
Noom. It seems like every time I’m on YouTube I see an ad for Noom. If you don’t know about Noom, it’s a nutrition-based weight loss program that’s pretty popular right now.
My Favorite YouTube Channels for At Home Workouts
It’s a crazy time right now. With social distancing and more and more gyms closing, here are my favorite YouTube channels for home workouts (no equipment required!).
I Planked for 30 Days: Here’s What I Learned
I have a love-hate relationship with planks. Mostly hate. My problem is I’m really bad at doing planks so I rarely do them. And because I rarely do them, I never improve. It’s a vicious plank cycle. But I wanted to change this and actually start incorporating planks into my routine.
