How's everyone doing with their 2023 fitness goals? Sticking to a fitness routine is a challenge for everyone. It's easy to set unrealistic goals, compare ourselves to others, and get unmotivated or off-track. If you take some time to develop a realistic workout plan for your needs that accounts for … [Read more...] about Be Smart About Your Workouts
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No Time? Make Time! Warm Up.
Ready, set, WORKOUT! It can be tempting to start your workout right away. Really, who has time for warm-up? But, according to fitness experts, everyone - from beginners to the most fit pros - should make it a habit to warm up for at least 5 minutes before exercising. I reached out to my good … [Read more...] about No Time? Make Time! Warm Up.
Happy Body + Happy Mind = Happy Heart
Happy February guys! DYK? It’s American Heart Month. It's time to take action and protect our hearts against Heart Disease. This February, Sweat for Smiles will be sharing helpful insight and tips on how you can strengthen your heart. First up - how to make your body & mind happy. Having a … [Read more...] about Happy Body + Happy Mind = Happy Heart
Roll It Out
Sore not sorry!!! Hands up if you like rolling out your soreness with a foam roller, or massage ball. I’ve made it a goal of mine to take the time to do this the day after every intense workout. According to Elizabeth Tretter, super star fitness instructor (aka @sweatalittleglitter), It’s … [Read more...] about Roll It Out
Power Band Workout To-Go!
Resistance bands are a great addition to your at-home gym (or purse) because they provide the same benefits of dumbbells, while taking up less space. They’re so easy to take on the go! These @ndobands are longer, narrower and can be wrapped around your wrist like a bracelet. Try this workout … [Read more...] about Power Band Workout To-Go!
Boost Your Immune System!
It's time to kick it in HIGH GEAR this summer with some immune boosting TIPS! With the COVID 19 pandemic that has taken over our lives, we are ALL now paying closer attention to our immune systems and how to prevent future infections or shorten the disease course in case we do get infected. These … [Read more...] about Boost Your Immune System!