5 Summer Fitness Tips
It’s almost the end of my sophomore year of college. I have two weeks, final exams to get through, then off to summer I go! It’s true when they say college goes by extremely fast. (more…)
Taking a Mental Break
It’s true that nature inspires, humbles and gives a moment to be at peace with yourself and find clarity. From my experience, I think nature naturally makes people feel this way, so we should all get out and experience our surroundings more often. Last Sunday, I went to Old Man’s…
6 Exercises to Get Strong, Toned Arms
With warmer weather on its way, tank tops and sleeveless sundresses are sure to start making their appearances. No matter what, you shouldn’t shy away from building your arms. Strong arms help me feel overall more fit, and I’m able to perform certain exercises at greater ease. Another benefit of…
Top 5 Female Instagram Accounts to Follow
@laisdeleonfitness [caption id="attachment_5161" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo from Instagram[/caption] I remember Lais being one of the first fitness accounts I followed on Instagram. I have even purchased products from the brand NLA For Her that she is a representative for, such as the whey protein powder. Two years ago, I went…
You Can Do It, Put Your Back Into It
Yes, I’m referring to Ice Cube’s late 90’s R&B song. You can do it, if you put your back into it. What I’m really trying to say is that a strong back will allow you to increase your overall strength and physical abilities. There are so many exercises that…
Five Foods for a Flat Stomach
With spring break just around the corner, I know I’ll most likely be in a swimsuit for the majority of my trip and I want to look and feel my best. Recently, I have slightly switched up my diet and seen changes in my stomach. Keeping your food intake consistent in terms…
Recover and Reboot – My Post Workout
Leading a fit lifestyle means being able to keep a consistent gym routine, but fueling your body properly after a sweat session is just as important, if not more important. Maybe you aren’t seeing the results you feel you should have achieved by now, or you're lacking energy in the hours after…
My Pre-Workout
No matter the time of day, I’m consistent at preparing for my workouts. Preparing helps me get the most out of my workout and allows me to use my time wisely in and outside of the gym. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I’m unmotivated to go to the gym and…
Building from Behind
One of my favorite days at the gym is when I dedicate my workout to glute training. To make it clear, this is booty work day! It never fails to make me feel empowered, yet exhausted at the same time. I love having a strong lower body, because that’s where…
The Choice to Live a Fit Lifestyle – Even While Being a Busy Bee
Since my college career began in the fall of 2015, there have been many options of how I could choose to go about each day. Of course I had a class schedule, school organization meetings/projects, and made sure I had time to complete assignments, but setting aside time in my…