Enjoying Thanksgiving Without Feeling Like a Stuffed Turkey
Don’t you hate all those articles that come out around the holidays spewing statistics on holiday weight gain? It almost becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Or, at the very least, a green light to eat whatever we want because the news says we’re going to gain anyway. I asked my friends to enlighten me on the […]
What’s the Best Pain Relief Cream? (P.S. Getting Old Sucks)
Here’s the unfortunate reality — when you work out, sometimes you hurt afterward. If you’re an avid fitness enthusiast, chances are you’re going to pull a muscle at some point. Your muscles will frequently be sore from a hard workout. But it’s a small price to pay for a healthy heart and strong body! So when the […]
The Austin Challenge 2015
On Saturday, October 17, GirlPower Fitness represented at the Austin Challenge Race, hosted by Challenge Nation. The race bills itself as the “Ultimate Scavenger Hunt” and it’s not kidding. Y’all, it was hard. Thank God for Google and smartphones because that is the ONLY way we could have figured out these clues! Joining me (Whitney) […]
Getting Fit After Baby: Working Out Safely and Effectively
It’s certainly not uncommon to hear moms lament that they want to “get back in shape” after baby. Having a baby redefines our body and our self-image. While we learn just how awesome and strong our bodies are, it often comes with not quite recognizing that body anymore. I think I actually left the hospital […]
The Benefits of Cross Training for Top Fitness Results
This article was originally printed in the September 2015 issue of the Circle C Ranch Newsletter in Austin, Texas. Even if you faithfully work out multiple times per week, if you’re not mixing up your fitness regimen, you might not be seeing optimal results. “When you only do one fitness activity — like running […]