Stair Routine for the Last Day of Summer!
Soak in the last day of summer by getting outside for a workout! Before you know it, it will be snowing here in Toronto!
We Just Teamed Up With The LB Brand!
Guess what? We're part of The LB Brand #sixwaystostyle series as a fitness & style contributor!
Head over to their lifestyle blog at thelbbrand.com and read more about how we put this comfy and cute tee through a workout! We love sweating in style ❤️
What's Hot ... What's Not in Health & Fitness
We always try and keep up to date with all the trends happening in health and fitness, but sometimes the best workouts can be done at home with your own body weight.
#MCM Mommy Crush Monday - Christina Aguilera
#MCM Mommy Crush Monday goes to 34-year-old Christina Aguilera who is a #fitmom of 2. She reportedly lost over 40 lbs. after her last pregnancy, but she says it's about being confident in your own skin and embracing yourself and your body!
What Selfhood Means to Me ...
Selfhood to me involves stimulating myself mentally and physically. It's important to me to stay active and set an example for my daughter so she understands the benefits of exercise. Mentally, selfhood means continuing to allow myself time to learn and giving myself time to read about things that interest me and stimulate my brain.
#MCM Mommy Crush Monday - Miranda Kerr
#MCM Mommy Crush Monday goes to 32-year-old Australian model Miranda Kerr who is mama to baby boy Flynn. She is known for practising yoga and meditating every day. Definitely a hot mom in my eyes!
Sunday Funday 15-Minute HIIT
Sunday funday pre-workout pep talk. She's nervous for the routine ahead and not in love with burpees ... but who really is?
How 'bout Some HIIT on The Exercise Bike
Rain has been in the forecast all week here in Toronto, so we took our cardio indoors. I used to think a HIIT routine on any exercise bike wasn't possible, but we did it ... and it wasn't easy!
8-Week Progress Update - Sarah B. From B.C.
No Tummy Mommy 8-Week Update - Sarah is a 38-year-old busy mother of 2 who juggles #momlife with her career as the Director of Fundraising for the Faculty of Education for a University in beautiful British Columbia.
#MCM Mommy Crush Monday - Demi Moore
#MCM Mommy Crush Monday goes to 52-year-old celebrity Demi Moore who is a fit mom of 3!
Turkey Bolognese Recipe ... Yes, I Eat Carbs!
Yes, I eat carbs! Cutting out any food group (especially carbs) from your diet can result in a pretty miserable and impatient mommy! For dinner last night we had some ground turkey bolognese with brown rice pasta. Here's the recipe!
15-Minute Home Workout Circuit
Here's a snapshot of what my Saturday morning home workout looked like before we headed out for my daughter's soccer session with Little Kickers!
Active Rest
We're back to reality today after enjoying a ton of "active rest" over the long weekend! So I didn't actually get in any workouts the past couple of days, but we were definitely on the move!
Active rest involves replacing your formally planned workout with another, less intense form of exercise. Don't get this "rest" confused with sitting on the couch watching Netflix.
Health & Fitness Myths Uncovered!
There are some common health and fitness myths that never seem to get old. One being that lifting weights will make you big. THIS IS A MYTH!
Fact: as women we really don’t have the testosterone to put on big and bulky muscle. So if you are avoiding the weights, think again. Resistance training will actually help you lose weight faster and probably keep it off in the long run.
#MCM Mommy Crush Monday - Britney Spears
#MCM Mommy Crush Monday goes to 33 year-old Britney Spears who was one of the most successful teen artists in the 90's.
Get Fit With The Fam! #CityLiving
As a mom of one I am still learning how to balance everything and I still get uptight when things go off schedule. I hear this becomes easier when baby #2 arrives (no, I’m not pregnant). Exercise has helped manage my stress and I laugh a lot more because of it. So this weekend, get moving wherever and whenever you can!
Moms: Pucker Up and Burn Calories!
Did you know kissing can burn approximately 2-6 calories per minute? So go ahead and pucker up, mamas!
12-Week NTM Progress Update - Cheyenne
WOW! Cheyenne is a 23-year old mother of 2 who came to me after struggling with another program that had on her too little calories and not a lot of guidance. We won't get into a lot of detail about which program she was following, but what Cheyenne needed was a customized plan that made sense for her life ... and her life only! Together we explored the best choices and tools she needed to achieve the results she wanted before returning to work from mat leave.