Category: Gimme Some Gym

Fitness tips and tools

Need a Lift, Bro? January’s Monthly Challenge

Of course, you have your yogis, your bodybuilders, your dancers… I would have to say I am a cardio queen.  I enjoy a good run, fast-paced walk, sports (like tennis).. anything that will get my heart rate going and my body moving.  We all have our favorite “things” when it comes to working out, but …

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Monthly Challenge: 12 Moves of Fitness

As you have see from November’s “No-Fear Gear” post, I love love love LOVE bodyweight workouts — they are simple, can be done anywhere you are your own resistance and you can combine cardio and strength moves for a super efficient yet super effective workout.  Being the holiday season, I of course think it would …

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31 Days of Pumpkin … A Fit Farewell

Instead of closing October’s pumpkin feature with a recipe, I decided to opt for a little workout and just look what I found!  Check out this Pumpkin Weight Workout by The Personal Trainer Girls.  Don’t knock it ’till you try it…. this actually looks like it could be challenging.  I’ve heard of using gallons of …

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My Own Little Challenge

As I told you guys earlier, I’m in a bit of a gray area right now.  I have come a long way since injury, but I am still struggling with my runs a little bit and I cannot wait for it to feel more natural again.  I enjoy it so much, but my muscles are …

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That Gray Area

  You’ve come too far.  You swear you’ll never go back but inevitably, it happens.  I like to call this place my “gray area.”  It’s that getting-somewhere-but-feels-like-nowhere place.  You’re starting over and have to work your way back up.  I think we’ve all been at this place at some point in our fitness journey.  Currently, …

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