Fit & Fabulous
Share your fitness journey and show off your fabulous results.
How I Started Running (And Didn't Stop)
Y'all get ready, because this is a long one. Hopefully, I made it entertaining to read with my sad life. Picture this, alright? I'm eighteen years old. I started college. I went to the gym for the first week religiously, because I promised myself that in college I'd get 'That Body.' Y'all know what I'm talking about. I wanted abs, the lean legs, the perky butt. Before, you see, I looked like a saggy Kim K.
By Sreeja Murakonda7 years ago in Longevity
How to Maximize Your Workouts
If you are already committed to spending time exercising on a regular basis, why not make the most of that time? Although some exercises require your undivided attention, there are a lot of things you can do to make the most of your time while you sweat.
By Steven Walker7 years ago in Longevity
Fitness Without a Fat Wallet
Picture this. You want to get fit, but you can’t afford the gym fees. You want to look stylish, but all the brands are expensive. You want to eat better, but you don’t have all the fancy kitchen equipment. Sometimes getting fit and losing weight are not only time-consuming and energy-sapping, but also wallet-draining. The fitness marketplace is full of useful—yet expensive—equipment which aims to boost your performance; however, you don’t need to spend big to make a big difference. So how exactly can you get fit on a budget?
By Craig House7 years ago in Longevity
3 Amazing Products for Serious Athletes
When it comes to athletics, everyone is searching for a leg up. From shakes to supplements to energy drinks and medications, athletes can pump their bodies full of a variety of products in the quest to achieve peak performance. However, all products aren’t created equal, and even if certain supplements offer a performance increase, they could be causing long term harm. Give both your performance and body a break by selection natural products that will boost athletic performance without any of the negative or harmful side effects of chemical concoctions.
By Craig Middleton7 years ago in Longevity
My Fitness Journey
Y’all, this is me. I can’t believe I ever got that unhealthy. I don’t like the word fat, but it’s fairly accurate. After having our first son, I stopped working out almost entirely. Being active duty military, I still had to meet certain requirements. I still met them, but I didn’t exceed them by any means. Once I hit this low point, (left photo) I decided it was time to get healthy. However, I didn’t know what my goal was. My inspiration came from my oldest son, who firmly believes that I am Captain America. I decided I wanted to cosplay the star spangled man with the plan, but I didn’t want to be one of the chubby heroes at Comic-Con. I wanted to be the type of guy that my son could still believe in. So, I started out rough. I have free access to a gym on base, but I figured if I’m paying for it I’m more likely to use it. So I got my planet fitness membership. It was slow going at first. I was barely able to bench 90 pounds. I couldn’t curl more than like 20 pounds. I was out of shape and not anywhere close.
By Kyle Taylor7 years ago in Longevity
Easily Bored? This Is What You Should Focus on While Jogging
No matter how motivated you are, and how determined you are to make running an integral part of your life, you’re going to become bored with your regular run. Jogging down the same road, passing the same sights, and perhaps even listening to the same music can get tiring after a while. You may think it won’t when you first start out, but try keeping the momentum going for months or years. Anyone would struggle with that.
By Sofia Alves7 years ago in Longevity
Exercise Challenge (Pt. 12)
This last group of weeks has been all about work and getting back into the exercise groove. I am back to going to the YMCA for aqua aerobics twice a week. I get in as many steps as I can during my work days and try to get in any other form of exercise that I can. Here is what I have been up to...
By Michelle Frank7 years ago in Longevity
Health Tips for Millennial Women for Better Self Care
Instant coffee, instant messaging, instant love, instant life. In this chaotic world when everything is happening too fast and days just seem to fly by, we tend to forget to take care of ourselves. If your life has started to look a lot like the Groundhog Day and you are stuck in the eat-work-sleep-repeat routine, it's time to stop and smell the roses. There is nothing wrong with working hard and chasing your career goals, but if you don't find balance in your life, you will never be able to achieve them. Eventually, stress, spending most of your time indoors and nervousness will take their toll on your mental and physical health, so make sure you do something about it. Taking care of yourself is not as hard as it seems, and just by slightly changing your daily routine you will be able to lead a well-balanced, fulfilled and happy life.
By Victoria Lim7 years ago in Longevity
4 Week Pregnancy Workout Routine Plan
Need a workout that will ease some of the aches and pains of pregnancy, while making you stronger and feel good about yourself? Then try the following exercises on a daily basis (or alternate days, as you feel) and add some stretching for flexibility. Stretching of large muscle groups like quads, hamstrings, chest, and back will help to prevent pregnancy-induced injuries and relieve discomfort. Another benefit of exercising in pregnancy is that you’ll not gain any unnecessary weight and post-partum your body will return to normal in no time.
By Mina Outreach7 years ago in Longevity
How to Stay Cool While Exercising This Summer
As fun as it is to spend time outdoors in the summer, the heat can make a strenuous workout absolutely miserable. What might have come easy for you in the spring or fall might feel impossible when you factor in higher heat and humidity. And yet, you can't very well give up on your exercise routine for three months. You need to maintain your good habits, if only to take advantage of the pleasant summer days that you will experience.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
5 Best Summer Workouts for a Summer Body
The heat of the summer season can feel a bit overwhelming depending on where you live. Instead of hiding from the sun, how about going outside and taking advantage of that heat to help you melt and burn even more fat. Plus, there are some activities you can't really do in the other seasons and so much beautiful scenery outdoors you can see while you are getting your body in shape. Your workouts do not have to be so monotonous, leaving you dreading the next day. By getting out in the sun to do the following five summer workouts, you will see great results and feel inspired to do them often.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in Longevity
