Why You Should Be Strength Training At Least Twice a Week & How to Do It
When you think of strength training, you might picture that corner of the gym you actively try to avoid — where the free weights, barbells and squat racks live. But strength training, also called resistance training, isn’t just for weightlifters…
RED HOT JELLO
A bowl of Red Hot Jello is a delicious addition to potlucks, parties, or holiday dinners. This sweet red Jello gets a spicy cinnamon kick from Red Hot candies. I love making sweet salads for church potlucks or holiday dinners. The simplicity…
5 Questions About HIIT Workouts, Answered
There are the classic workouts that stand the test of time, like running or lifting weights. Then there are the viral workout trends that dominate our social feeds for a few weeks or months — quickly fizzling out once we…
Common Weightlifting Injuries & How to Prevent Them
There are plenty of things that might prevent you from keeping up with your weightlifting routine. Don’t let an injury be one of them. “A big part of avoiding weightlifting injuries is about letting go of the ego,” says Dr….
STRAWBERRY CHEX MIX
This sweet and crunchy Strawberry Chex Mix is the perfect no bake snack. White chocolate coated Chex cereal with strawberry flavor and cookie crumbs is a fun way to change up the classic muddy buddies. Have you ever made a muddy buddy…
The 6 Most Common Running Injuries & How to Prevent Them
With everything it takes to keep up with an exercise routine, the last thing you need is for a running injury to throw a wrench in your plans. “Running injuries are typically joint issues that arise in the lower extremities,”…
5 Tips for Exercising Safely While Rehabbing an Injury
Putting the pain aside for a moment, the most frustrating thing about an injury is the setback it causes in your training or workout routine. Some injuries are acute, occurring suddenly, as in the case of broken bones and torn…
VALENTINE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARS
These Valentine Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are made with lots of sprinkles, M&M’s, and Reese’s hearts. They are delicious dessert to bring to Valentine’s day parties or to share with your favorite peanut butter loving friend! VALENTINE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARS Published: Jan…
Why Proper Breathing During Exercise Is Important & How to Avoid Common Mistakes
What you’re most focused on during a workout is probably the burn you feel or the resistance you’re working against. Unless you’re really out of breath, what you’re less likely to be focused on — but ought to be —…
Tips for Exercising With Joint Pain
You might believe that when it comes to easing joint pain — whether in your hip, knee, ankle or shoulder — rest and taking it easy works best. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Exercise can be one of…