Tag Archives: fitness
Father’s Day Fitness: 5 Family-Friendly Fitness Activities
June 14, 2013
No Comments
Instead of getting your papi a tie this Father’s Day, invest in the health of the entire familia by staying active while spending quality time together. Share the love, get fit, and create memories with one of my family-friendly options: Natalie’s 5 Family-Friendly Fitness Read More...
Fitness: 4 Reasons to Try Canoeing this Summer
June 7, 2013
No Comments
An Oklahoma native, I am no stranger to hot summer days. When temperatures rise, I stay motivated to move by choosing fun new activities that don’t feel like a workout. Last week when the thermostat hit 90, I moved my Read More...
Fitness: 5 Reasons to Take a Hike
May 31, 2013
No Comments
Ever since walking in the woods as a girl scout, hiking has been one of my favorite fitness activities. You don’t need a 50 lb pack or mountain trails to participate in this sport. I love this definition from one of my 8th Read More...
Mental Health Month Fitness: 5 Exercise Ideas to Reduce Stress
May 24, 2013
No Comments
At one point while in school, I felt so overwhelmed and anxious in light of everything I needed to get done (¿sound familiar?) that I took an amigo‘s advice and met with a counselor. Her first question: have you been exercising regularly? ¿Why Read More...
Fitness: Build Muscle Anywhere with a Resistance Band
May 17, 2013
No Comments
Can’t make it to the gym? Take it with you! Resistance bands are lightweight and fit easily in your purse for a total body workout anytime, anywhere. Elastic strips designed to help you strengthen muscles, bands are easy to use, no Read More...
Mother’s Day Fitness: 6 Healthy Activities to Do With Mom
May 10, 2013
No Comments
Your mami put your needs before her own. This Mother’s Day, put mom‘s well-being first. Skip the brunch buffet and plan a healthy, active way to celebrate. 6 Healthy Mother’s Day Activities Walk or hike: Walking is accessible for everyone, regardless of current fitness Read More...
Fitness: Step it Up with a Stair Workout
May 3, 2013
4 Comments
Looking for a workout that will burn fat and leave you with sculpted legs–just in time for summer? Take the stairs! I keep stair workouts in my routine because bounding up steps strengthens all leg muscles, from calves to glutes, keeping my Read More...
Fitness: Four Reasons to Love Circuit Training
April 19, 2013
No Comments
Overbooked this week? No need to cancel on your fitness routine! In just 20 minutes you can get a full body strength training and aerobic workout. ¿Cómo? Circuit training. Circuit training combines 8-10 exercises (think crunches, push-ups, squats) performed for 30-90 Read More...
