When I think of spring cleaning for some reason the picture that immediately comes to mind is that of Laura and Mary Ingalls (from the books, not the TV show), cleaning out the whole house while their mother was gone somewhere. How they changed the hay in the mattresses and cleaned all the bedding and […]
How To Make Flexibility Training Easier
Flexibility, of the three main aspects of fitness (cardio, strength and flexibility) you are the one people tend to forget about the most. Somehow you are thought to be less important – when really the opposite is true. Good flexibility is key in mobility, injury prevention, and overall wellness and yet many people avoid it like the […]
Shopper’s LOVE. YOU. Weekend {recap}
I can’t believe this was already a week ago! I’ve said it countless times before, but events like this are what really make blogging such a special thing. This is something I never would have done otherwise (even if it happened locally), so having the chance to go to Moncton to help support the Shopper’s […]
Spine Friendly Back Stretches
Back Pain. It is something we have all experienced, and it can really put a damper on your life. But how often do we just chaulk it up to being, “back pain,” and don’t give it much more thought? As a fitness instructor, I see a lot of people in the run of a week […]
Meaty Meatless Taco Salad with Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing
Cinco De Mayo, or “Five of May” is a celebration held on – you guessed it – May the 5th. It commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 making it a great day to enjoy some delicious Mexican food! Mexican food is always one thing – delicious. […]
Mega Mix 53
You know it’s new music day if I’m posting twice in one day – that never happens otherwise, haha. Mega Mix 53 dropped yesterday so let’s take a look at what’s on this month’s release shall we? Verano by Danel Batista {Merengue} Quiero Verte Bailar by Jeison El Brother {Salsa} Hasta el Amanecer (Cover) {Reggaeton} No (Cover) {Hip Hop} Dale […]
No Equipment, No Problem: Full Body Workout
Spring is one of the times of year where I find people start to feel more motivated to make some change in their life. Whether it’s because of the green grass and blooms when everything feels new again, the thought of summer being right around the bend or something else entirely, in my experience people […]
FitBit Blaze {A Review}
A few weeks ago I received a FitBit Blaze as part of a project I’m working on with Sport Chek. This post is NOT part of that project. Because I have been asked many times both in person and on social media how I am liking the Blaze, I decided to write this post. When […]
Three Foam Roller Exercises You Should Do Every Day
By now you’ve heard about foam rolling, if not from me then from someone else. And if you somehow have made it this far without ever hearing about it, here is a super quick crash course complete with a video on the three foam roller exercises you should be doing every day. We all experience tension […]
Reflexology Made Easy With FootFixx
Did I ever tell you that back in my days as an office dweller, when my fibromyalgia was at its worst and I could barely make it through the day I took a course on reflexology? It was one of the first things I did on my journey to living a happier, healthier life. Was it life […]