Author: Christina Carney

Walking for fitness is something almost everyone can and should do. Being physically fit does not mean that you must be an ultra-marathoner or even be able to run in general. Walking for fitness promotes a positive lifestyle and is something you can get your entire family or friends involved in. Start out by enlisting your friends, family, or even coworkers to walk for good health. You can make daily goals or monthly goals and in between set up goals for your weight loss plans. Walking can help you shed those unwanted pounds that you have been wanting to get…

There are many different types of cardio that can keep you healthy and looking fit. Sometimes it helps when we switch up our cardio routines because it shocks our bodies and keeps our metabolisms up and helps us burn fat. Someone recently wrote asking me for my top five cardio workouts, so here we go. I really hope that these workouts will help you feel the burn and keep you motivated all while burning the fat and boosting your metabolism! Top 5 Cardio Workouts – #1 – Running I run every day and I enjoy running! During the winter months, I…

Taking that first step when it comes to running can be hard. We come up with so many reasons as to why we shouldn’t run that we forget about all the benefits running provides to us. Taking that first step is not easy, but making running a part of your life is worth it and the benefits outweigh the negative thoughts one might first have about taking up the sport. You do not have to be an Olympian to be a runner. You can be a beginner and still take that first step and fall in love with running. That…

Today, almost anyone can afford to hire a personal trainer. Many years ago, the only people hiring personal trainers were the rich and famous. However, this has changed since more gyms have opened up and the popularity of having a trainer has increased. These two factors have allowed for personal training to become more competitive while bringing the price down so that the average person can hire a personal trainer. There are many reasons why hiring a personal trainer is worth the cost and I will go over six main reasons in this article. Personal trainers can be the key…

Recently, I personally underwent a knee scope and a repairment of my ACL. Many people ask me how long it takes to really start feeling better and how long will it take for you or me to be able to get back out there and run like we used to. I underwent knee surgery about three months ago and getting back into physical fitness has been a struggle. One that I hope anyone reading this knows is worth the struggle and hard work. Running for me is an escape from reality. Running is a time for peace to take over and…

Many people have written to me asking me how to lose stubborn belly fat. Well, let me tell you that losing that stubborn belly fat is going to take a lot of hard work and dedication both at home and in the gym. To be fit, you must want to stay fit and that is a problem and growing issue in our society. People want a quick fix and I cannot offer you a quick fix. I can offer you the advice and techniques that will make losing the stubborn belly fat stay off. So, if you are with me…

Everyone wants to boost their metabolism these days. There are several different ways to do so and in this article I hope that you will find certain ways that will work for you. Boosting your metabolism has many benefits. The main benefit being that you will boost your metabolism and start losing more weight. This is done because by boosting your metabolism, you are able to increase the amount of calories, or energy, the body burns on a daily basis. Without a high metabolism, your body is more likely to store fat and calories which in turn, means you are…

Everyone constantly wants to know what the secret is to getting washboard abdominals. Well, the secret is of course a solid diet and good consistent workouts. With these two things in mind, there is plenty of time to get your body and your abdominals in washboard condition just in time for summer. There are always the “what ifs” when training and I try to personally avoid those by taking any new exercise and slowly working my way up to the fitness level I would prefer to be at. Nothing, especially building a hard core will occur overnight. Building your core…

Several people have recently asked me how I stay so toned and fit. Diet and exercise is what I always say. There is not a magic diet trick or magic anything that keeps me fit and trim. Instead, it takes a lot of hard work at the gym and dedication to eating the right foods. If you want to get toned and fit, then this article will help jump start, and hopefully motivate you to do just that. As a half marathon runner, I am by all means a lean body type. I run on average about 8-10 miles per…

For many of us out there, stepping on the scale is something we either put off or don’t do often enough. What we need to learn to do is embrace the scale and realize that the numbers reflected on the scale reflect what we see when we look in the mirror. This can be a scary thing stepping on the scale, but stepping on the scale is a must when it comes to fitness and getting into shape. We must know what that number says from the moment we start getting into shape. In a world so saturated with photo’s…