I have gotten a few requests for an article such as this one and am happy to bring you the knowledge I have learned both from research and personal experience.  My first daughter was a ‘natural birth’ (this phrase is annoying) and my last daughter born a little over a...

Some gorgeous ladies in one of my Body Beast for Women groups on Facebook were talking about the dumbbells we (and I) use and requested my personal review on the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells!  Of course, I obliged!

My hubby bought these for...

Hello to those that have known me for years and to those that are new!  I. Am. Back.  I have missed you and this outlet.  My life has been such a whirlwind that my website and blog took a back burner, but I came to the realization that it is here that I enjoy sharing m...

Why?

Myofascial Release (the use of a roller) is an easy, inexpensive, and accessible way to do the following:

• Correct muscle imbalances

• Improve joint range of motion

• Relieve muscle soreness and joint stress

• Decrease neuromuscular hypertonicity

• In...

Top 5 Excuses for Not Exercising: Solved!

• I don’t have time.

Do you want to live longer, healthier and happier?  Make time.  You have time.

Change your daily routine and get up 30-60 minutes earlier to get your workout done.  Instead of watching TV, trolling F...

Several of my friends/co-workers/family will ask, ‘what’s your secret?’ and I smile and ramble off the following.  Since I consider you my friends, I am giving you my top secret (just kidding) personal information to staying healthy and 'fit’ (and staying sane - that’s...

It is time for the last review for the ‘Month 1’ workouts and I have to admit - I was somewhat scared to do this one!  :)  I was just coming back from being sick for a week so I was not QUITE at 100 percent and the 'FIGHT’ in the title is always a little intimidating (...