Fitness tips and tools
Oct 25
Ladies, we’ve all been there. When it comes to strength training, we sometimes skip over it due to a few reasons: 1. you predict cardio is the most beneficial 2. you run out of time 3. your afraid of “bulking up,” or looking manly. Even as a trainer, the term “pumping iron” sounds pretty intimidating. But I’m here to …
Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.butler.edu/hrcblog/2013/10/25/lift-girl-advice-english-trainer-women-lift-weights/
Nov 26
As I sit here, trying to push through these next few weeks before the semester ends, I flip through Pandora Radio in search of a Christmas playlist that will add a little “Holiday Cheer” to my studies; as I was filtering through Mariah Carey’s “Christmas” and The Beach Boys’ “Little Saint Nick,” the GREATEST idea …
Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.butler.edu/hrcblog/2012/11/26/pumping-iron-holiday-cheer/
Nov 17
Dinners, travel and family and friend time make it hard to sqeeze in some gym time. The good news? In order to stay on track this Holiday Season, you do not need fancy equipment — just yourself. Here are some basic bodyweight workouts I have put together for you to do at home either by …
Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.butler.edu/hrcblog/2012/11/17/staying-fit-fly/
Aug 23
You have Spotify on lock and your shufflin’ and bee-bopin’ to the same playlist to get you pumped during your daily workout. These songs are great, but after a while they begin to lose their “umph.” Here is a quick refresher on some new ideas for a playlist update. If you guys have any suggestions, feel free to …
Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.butler.edu/hrcblog/2012/08/23/gymjammin-workout-playlist-ideas/
Aug 14
I have been logging more miles than usual these past couple of weeks, trying to get in better shape for the upcoming Chicago Half Marathon in September. Yesterday, I completed about eight miles and today I stopped around the six mile mark. Keeping track of all the “roadwork” I’ve done makes it seem like I’ve …
Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.butler.edu/hrcblog/2012/08/14/simply-fit-superstar/