Are you a believer that #CardioisHardio? Do you dread doing cardio at the gym? To no surprise, you are not alone. Even if you like cardio there are some days where you just don't want to do it! We all know that we should do cardio, we all know the benefits of cardio but there are days where the struggle is so real. Take it from me! I run marathons, I teach spin on the weekends, and I am one of the top tower runners in the USA, and I still have my days where I just DO NOT

If everyone is following these fitness and diet trends in 2019, should you? Not at all! Just giving you updates on what is trending in the fitness industry in 2019. Please also note, fad diets aren't our go-to option to lose weight. Stick to clean healthy foods that are packed with nutrients. This blog is not about what someone SHOULD DO for optimal health. Here are a few of the top trends based off of the American College of Sports Medicine 2019 survey! Top Fitness Trends

None of us can avoid aging! Did you know that as we age we slowly decrease our metabolism making harder for us to stay at a healthy target weight range. Despite what society might tell us, we still have a lot of control over our metabolism even after the age of 50. Here are some tips to help you boost your metabolism. Be More Active Incorporate more activity throughout your day. park your car in the spot a little further away from the store, take the stairs instead of the

In order to age with the most mobility, independence, self confidence, and reduced risk of disease you'll need to focus on these 4 areas. These are the foundation to your workout program and with the proper exercise in each you'll feel stronger, healthier, and happier! Balance Maintain the ability to stand and be stable. Creating better balance will help improve your posture, quality of your walking, and reduce the risk of falling or the fear of falling. Recommended Activiti

As we age we tend to slow down and become more sedentary. Aging can cause health issues, weight gain, pain, mobility issues, or worries of falling down. As we grow older an active lifestyle might not seem important, but it is crucial for you to be active as you grow older! Did you know that being active can help boost your energy, help maintain your independence, protect your heart, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Not to mention, staying active can help with your w

How to spend less time in the gym but get max results and how lifting won't turn you into the hulk.

Looking for a healthier pizza option? I need of a gluten free crust? Here it is folks! This will be the best cauliflower pizza crust around. Forget spending extra money on the pre-made ones. Next time check the label of those pizza crusts and see what's in them. Here you can make your own and control the ingredients! Ingredients: 1 medium Head of Cauliflower or store bought cauliflower rice 1 Large Egg 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning (or oregano or basil) 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flak

Meet Lil Sweetie Let me first introduce myself. I am Lil Sweetie and I am so happy to be a part of the Sweat Community! I am sure you are wondering, "what does Lil Sweetie know about health and fitness?" and "how did she meet Lil Sweaty?" This is no normal "boy meets girl" love story...or is it? I have been working on my fitness goals for over 10 years. As we all know and hear, fitness and health truly is a "journey" and a "lifestyle." It is not a fad diet or workout an

As the physical realities of aging are slowly catching up with the Baby Boomer generation, it is increasingly important to incorporate an appropriate exercise routine to stave off ailments such as osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes. And while Boomers may be eating a healthy diet, walking/running, and living an active lifestyle, there’s still one giant mistake many of them are making: failing to include strength training into their routines. Before we get into all the r