A Pinch of Exercise and a Dash of Health Make the Perfect Thanksgiving Recipe
Ever thought about adding a little pep in your step this Thanksgiving? A little trot to go with your turkey? A little run to go with your roasted potatoes? A little sprint to go with your sweet potatoes? Okay, enough of that. I asked around to find out what healthy habits people tried to maintain […]
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 […]