I’m Glad I Failed My Fitness Challenge
My relationship with fitness is…complicated. I have never been athletic. My history with sports consists of exactly one year of soccer when I was 8…
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Lessons Learned From a Marathon That Didn’t Go As Planned
In March of 2020 when the world shut down, I was at the peak of my training for a late April marathon. After weeks of…
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Outside
When I relocated to south central Pennsylvania after college, one of the first things I noticed was the endless beauty of the region in the…
3 Questions I Ask Myself Before I Work Out
Over a year ago, when the world was shut down and uncertainty pervaded our daily lives, I quit both my Orangetheory and YMCA memberships. I…
5 Ways to Stay Active and Healthy this Summer
With warm sunshine, fresh air, and loads of fresh fruits and veggies in season, I find that summer is the perfect time to focus on…
What Grief Taught Me About Balancing My Mental and Physical Health
My relationship with mental health and exercise has evolved over the last five years, particularly after my friend’s death by suicide. In the wake of…
Tired of the Treadmill? 5 Tips for Building a More Exciting Workout
Full disclosure: My motivation for working out is so that, when I’m 80, I can still walk comfortably up the stairs to my New York…
How to Train your Motivation Muscle: Tips from a Personal Trainer
Let’s be real – maintaining a regular workout routine is already hard enough. We know we should be working out because it’s good for our…
How Yoga Changed My Life from the Inside Out
Many people turn to yoga in times of difficulty. Maybe they’ve heard of its stress-relieving benefits, that it can help build strength safely after an…
Mind, Spirit, and Body: How I Committed to a Prayer and Exercise Routine in Lockdown
For many years, I wanted to incorporate regular prayer and exercise into my daily routine, but never knew how I could do it effectively. I…