Fitness

5 Amazing Fitness YouTube Channels You Should Try

I haven't step foot in a gym in over a year! For those of you looking to get fit while ...

Easing Back With A Low-Impact Workout

I'm easing back into some at-home workouts. I've totally fallen off the wagon. I decided to start with something with ...

Signed Up For Girls on the Run RI – Solemate

I am happy to announce that I have joined Girls on the Run Rhode Island as a SoleMate. Girls on ...

Healthy Game Day Snacks

Who's ready for Super Bowl Sunday? At the beginning of the year everyone is till trying to maintain their New ...

The 10th Annual Finish For A Guinness

Another year in the books. Deacon and I ran the 10th Annual Finish For A Guinness this past weekend. It's ...

Fitness Friday – Don’t Over-Complicate It

There are SO MANY diet fads. FADS, is just what they are. In one month and out the next. I ...

Fitness Friday – Walk For A Dog

Okay guys, so I found this app and it is right up my alley. Most of us need a little ...

Fitness Friday – 30 Minutes Sculpt with No Equipment

If you know me, I LOVE a no-equipment workout. I was going through PopSugar Fitness for some new workouts and ...

Fitness Friday – At-Home Streaming Classes

Since the Peloton hit the stage I have noticed a lot of other fitness studios are now offering at-home streaming ...

Fitness Friday – Phases of the Post Workout

First, you ROCKED that workout!! Nailed it. You ROCKED it so well, you feel you deserve a treat. Then you ...

Fitness Friday – Mindful Eating

We've all been there haven't we? Just eating to eat. Not thinking about it at all. I know I've been ...

Fitness Friday – My 4 Favorite Squat Variations

Squats are an easy and efficient way to sculpt those legs. You target your quads, glutes, lower back, and the ...

Fitness Friday – No Crunch Abs

I went to a class this week with a friend of mine. It was a killer workout. We worked it ...

Fitness Friday: Changing Things Up and Thigh Gaps

Welcome back!! It's a New Year, and I know it's totally cliche, but I'm getting back on the wagon! I ...

His First 5K

Every time I run a race my middle one always says, "I can do that. I want to run the ...

The 9th Annual Finish For a Guinness 5K Family Style

My son has been dying to run a race with me. I always have to remind him it's not a ...

Fitness Friday – Motivation for Getting Started

Staying fit can often be a battle. Finding the motivation to even start is quite an obstacle. Here are a ...

Fitness Friday – Struggles With Mom Guilt

I've been all over the place lately. Good weeks, then bad weeks. No consistency. I've been letting the mom guilt ...

Fitness Friday – Manageable Goals

In anything thing you embark on in life it's best to set manageable goals. Manageable goals make what seems to ...

Fitness Friday – April Ab Challenge

It's APRIL!!! April is the perfect month to start an Ab Challenge! It's time to start getting ready for those ...

Fitness Friday – 6 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Exercise. We know that  most of us exercise for the trim waistline or the numbers on the scale, however exercise ...

Fitness Friday – 8 Different Mason Jar Salads

Tired of the same old salads everyday? Changing up your menu can really help you stay on track in the ...

Fitness Friday – Spring Style

It's ALMOST spring here in New England. Almost. While day-dreaming of brighter days and snow-less pavement I started thinking about Spring ...

Fitness Friday – Trying Barre

I've been wanting to try Barre for a while now. I've been in need of something new and a little ...

Fitness Friday – Workouts I Tried This Week

We're getting back into the swing of things over here. I've tried a few new workouts and here they are ...

Fitness Friday – Power Breakfasts

Whether jump-starting your day or having a post early workout breakfast, it's important to include protein and wholesome nutrients. Food is ...

Fitness Friday – Winter Style: Snowshoeing

It's great to get outdoors in winter and burn some calories while having a little fun. It's also nice to ...

Fitness Friday – Fit Winter Activities

Let's face it, the dreadmill treadmill is boring. It is. To be trapped on that thing all winter or stuck ...

Fitness Friday – Free Workout Channels

Working out at home is now easier and more affordable than ever because IT'S FREE!! There is no need to ...

Fitness Friday – A New You?

Happy New Year!! Here comes the time of resolutions and setting new goals. I think the majority of people enter ...

Fitness Friday – 5 Immune Boosting Foods

Well like it or not cold and flu season is upon us. First things first, prevention. Wash those hands people! ...

Fitness Friday – Buddy System

I sincerely believe that the key to any fitness goal success is the buddy system.  You have that constant motivation, even ...

Fitness Friday – Outdoor Workouts

With the seasons transitioning from summer to fall, the weather is PERFECT for outdoor workouts. I suggest you fit them ...

Fitness Friday – 8th Annual Finish Fora Guinness #RI #ALS

It's that time of year again! Time for the my FAVORITE race of the year. Finish Fora Guinness. Of all of ...

Fitness Friday – Ninja Warrior Time

I was scrolling through my emails and I saw one from the kids' Cub Scout Pack about a Ninja Warrior ...

Fitness Friday – Just Cartwheel

Cartwheels. I love them! Always have. You'd catch me doing cartwheels in the middle of a soccer game, in my ...

Fitness Friday – Strength Training for Runners

Hey runner friends, I found this great 10 minute strength training workout. It really stretches and strengthens those hip flexors ...

Fitness Friday: Short-On-Time Workouts

Sometimes we're just so pressed for time. We literally only have a few minutes to squeeze something in. All of ...

Fitness Friday – A Little Fit Humor

Right!? Definitely find myself in compromised positions at times ...

Fitness Friday – #22Kill Pushup Challenge

I'm participating in 22Kill.com's 22 Pushup Challenge to raise awareness for Veteran suicide prevention. Every day, 22 veterans and active ...

Fitness Friday – 25 Fit Family Activities

Looking for some family activities to do that will keep you and your family fit and having fun together? Getting ...

Fitness Friday – Runners Knee

I really didn't run much over the winter. After my half marathon a took a little break. With the warmer ...

Fitness Friday – An Office Workout

Sitting behind a desk all day is AWFUL! Honestly, it is so bad for your health. Not only is it ...

Fitness Friday – Spring’s Influence

The weather is finally breaking and the SUN is still out when I get home from working all day. This equals ...

Fitness Friday – #C9atTarget

There is something about getting some new workout gear that gets me motivated. So when Influenster sent me a 40% ...

Fitness Friday – 40-30-20 Workout

Sometimes I  just need a mindless workout. No video or complex moves. No weights. Just a quick workout I don't ...

Fitness Friday – HIIT with Rosante

Hi guys! Happy FRIDAY! I just wanted to share with you what I tried this week. I found myself a ...

Fitness Friday – Kelly Ripa Arms

Let's face it, Kelly Ripa's arms are Ripa-Ripped!!! I've always envied those sleek, tone arms. I want them! They're amazing! ...

Using Social Media As a Motivator

We all get into ruts sometimes. We want to eat right and exercise and we do good for a while ...

Fitness Friday – What To Wear In Winter

It's back to that awful time of year where I have to bundle up for a run. Here are the ...

Fitness Friday – Hit the Reset Button

Now that the holidays are over it's time to refocus on ourselves a bit. Most importantly, our health and fitness! ...

Fitness Friday – No-Running Cardio

Where have I been? Okay, since my half marathon I've plopped my lazy self on the couch with my bruised ...

Fitness Friday – Anticipation

Well my half marathon is this Sunday and I haven't run more than 4 miles in three weeks due to ...

Fitness Friday – Lead By Example

I absolutely LOVE that every time I break out my mat my son comes over and rocks out some push-ups ...

Fitness Friday – Ocean Road 10K Recap

It was early. It was cold. It was SO windy. I got up that morning, got ready, and went out ...

Fitness Friday – Stretching Before Sleep

Looking for a better night sleep? Stretch. Yes, that's right, stretch before bed. Stretching before bed has so many benefits ...

Fitness Friday – Half Marathon Training

I signed up for a half marathon in January. I don't know what came over me, it must have been ...

Fitness Friday – 7th Annual Finish fora Guinness Recap

As I've said before, this is my FAVORITE race. I love it! I get to see so many friends, the ...

Fitness Friday – 7th Annual Finish Fora Guinness 5k

I'm ready for the 7th annual Finish For a Guinness 5k Road Race! This is my all-time favorite race that ...

Fitness Friday – A Family Affair

Two of my boys had been asking if they could go for a run with me. It's always right when I'm ...

Fitness Friday – Family Fun and Spontaneity

I'm feeling really guilty lately. I'm working full time this summer. For the past two summers I've been part time ...

Fitness Friday – Love A Good No-Equipment Workout

I'm going to be honest with you. I've been a slacker lately. A total slacker. It happens. We've all been ...

Fitness Friday – My Summer Running Must-Haves

Here are my top must-haves for running in the summer. I try to find the lightest, breathable pieces. Lightweight shorts ...

Fitness Friday – Hydration Choices

I'm running my first half-marathon this year and need a little advice on which hydration gear to choose. Hydration is ...

Fitness Friday – Fitness Trends

I was reading an article the other day on BHG 360 in regards to fitness trends and injuries, most specifically HIIT ...

Fitness Friday – 30 Minute Intense Cardio

Hi everyone. Here's what I tried out this week. PopSugar Fitness uploaded this one this week and I just had ...

Fitness Friday – Anywhere Workout

I haven't tried anything new in the past week. I've been trying to get outdoors for runs as much as possible ...

Fitness Friday – Ab Challenge

Swimsuit season is almost here in the North East, although from what it looks like outside I'm not so sure ...

Fitness Friday – Full Body Circuit

I was hoping for a nice Spring run yesterday, but as this New England winter doesn't want to go, I ...

Fitness Friday – What I Tried This Week

I'm loving Fitness Friday posts because it forces me to try new things and not just do my go-to workouts ...

Fitness Friday – Quick No-Equipment Circuit

I absolutely love trying new workouts to mix things up a bit. I tried this quick no-equipment circuit from Popsugar ...

Finding Pavement

I'm telling you it had to be the best day I've had in forever. All because I found pavement. Dry ...

Fitness Friday – The Dreadmill

There was a time that I enjoyed the treadmill. My little escape from mommyhood. I would get on there and ...

Fitness Friday – Calorie Scorcher

Last month I posted a HIIT video I enjoyed with trainer Danielle Pascente. I liked her style and speed so ...

Fitness Friday – A Quick Morning Workout

I'll tell you right now, I'm NOT a morning person. Like at all. I'll stay in bed until the very ...

Fitness Friday – snowy adventures

Well I've hit winter depression. If you've read any of my posts the past week you can tell I'm so ...

Fitness Friday – Sciatic Relief

I just had to share this gem I came across this past weekend. Different moves to relieve sciatic pain. I've ...

My Top 10 Winter Running Gear Picks

I'm so not a fan of winter, especially running outside in the winter. However, I do try to get out ...

Fitness Friday – New Boot Camp Love

I found a new favorite! It's intense and quick, and I LOVE it! A few weeks ago I posted a ...

Fitness Friday – I’m Only Half Crazy

Well I did it. I told myself I never would. I'm not that crazy. Why would anyone voluntarily want to ...

Fitness Friday – The Holidays

The holidays are here and they came fast. I find the stress levels are higher, the schedules are packed, and the ...

Fitness Friday – Bodyweight Bootcamp

I decided to torture myself Sunday morning. I was in search of a new 30 minute video and stumbled across ...

Fitness Friday – Bumping it Up

Seeing I've been in a rut lately, I have been trying new workouts. I needed a change from my regular ...

Fitness Friday – Trying Yoga….again

I'm not a yoga person. I wish I was, but I'm not. It's hard for me to keep still and ...

Fitness Friday – Emerging From the Rut

Since my 10k earlier this month, I honestly feel I haven't done much. Knowing I had an event to train for, ...

Fitness Friday – My Favorites

Head over to my Fitness At Home Pinterest board for all my favorite workouts and fitness tips! ...

Fitness Friday – Ready for that 10K

I forgot to mention my next endeavor that occurs this Sunday. A 10K. I've never done one before. I've honestly ...

Fitness Friday: Arm Toning at Home

I often like to get little toning done when I come back from a run. The blood is pumping and ...

Fitness Friday – Race Done and a Lazy Week

Finish fora Guinness was this past weekend and it turned out great! The weather was a little humid, but the rain ...

Fitness Friday – Trying Tabata

A friend of mine sent me a pin for a Fitsugar 10 minute tabata workout. I had never done a ...

Fitness Friday: The Basics on Arms

I've gotten a lot compliments on my arms lately with the question, "what do you do?" I'm not pumping iron at ...

Fitness Friday: Evening Runs

With the kids out of school I haven't been able to fit in many morning runs aside from on the ...

6th Annual Finish Fora Guinness: Supporting ALS

I’ll be running in the 6th annual Finish fora Guinness 5k this year. This race is near and dear to ...

Fitness Friday – Arm Sculpting Without Dumbells

I was perusing through Pinterest looking for some more at-home workouts, no gym required. I found this little gem. Five ...

Fitness Friday – Jump Rope

One piece of equipment that I feel is definitely worth its value is a jump rope. You can bring it ...

Fitness Friday – In Small Spaces

This video popped up in my YouTube feed last week and I had been dying to try it all week ...

Fitness Friday – #GGHsummerplank challenge

My friend Tera at Girl Gone Healthy posted this summer plank challenge on Facebook the other day. Immediately I wanted ...

Fitness Friday – Kettlebell Swing

If you've been following Fitness Friday you are well aware that I like any exercise I can do in the ...

Fitness Friday – Bye, Bye Arm Jiggle

Most of the workouts I do include some type of arm toning moves. However this video, that was posted by ...

Fitness Friday – Victoria Secret’s Secret

The catalogs are pouring in with swimsuits and gorgeously toned ladies. It can be a little discouraging. It definitely has ...

Fitness Friday – WE did it!

Last Saturday turned out great. My huband completed his first 5k obstacle course race ever, and we did it together ...

Fitness Friday – Mud Run

Sorry for being a blogger slacker this week. I can't believe Friday is already here! It's been a crazy week...allergies ...

Fitness Friday – Ultimate Abs

After having three babies I never thought I would see "ab muscles" again. They were stretched and destroyed and seemed ...

Fitness Friday – The Plank

The plank. What looks so simple is actually rather challenging. I never really "planked" until last year when Girl Gone ...

Fitness Friday – Family Fun

You don't need to be running on a threadmill or shaking it up in zumba class to burn some calories and ...

Fitness Friday: Fat Fry

Now that we are FINALLY seeing some signs of spring it's going to be time to put the bulky sweaters ...

Fitness Friday: Who Needs A Gym?

In an attempt to share more "me" instead of just my family I decided I would share a few of ...

Motivation In A Toy

When my husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas I knew EXACTLY what it was. Not diamonds, pearls, or handbags ...

Drink Wine and Carry On

I was reading through my Fitness Magazine today and came across this article about making over your metabolism. I love ...