I felt this title was particularly perfect for my very first blog about where to start or continue your fitness journey. I bet a lot of you can probably say that you have started your fitness journey over and over again a dozen or more times. There is a difference...
Nothing says Saturday morning like a stack of pancakes! However, these pancakes are a healthier alternative and only use a few ingredients. My favorite part is that these still have the taste and texture of a traditional pancake. I found this recipe on Minimalist...
Your weeks can be pretty unpredictable at this point, so following an eating schedule might be too difficult, and when you feel like you’re falling off the wagon you tend to give up. That vicious cycle can continue and can lead you to feel like you’re out of control....
Professionals have said that fitness is 20% exercise and 80% nutrition. Anyone can exercise, but until exercise is paired with a healthy nutrition program, results may not be seen. It is important to pick a nutrition program that can be made into a lifestyle change...
Easter is approaching and we need to remember that we are hopefully “safe at home” with loved ones. For the family members you do not live with, be appreciative of technology features that allow us to see and chat like they are in the same room 🙂 I know a lot of...
I have been seeing this meme quite a bit and completely understand the extra snacking that is taking place out of boredom. I have tips to fight the temptation! 1. Drink more water! Dehydration can be interpreted by our bodies as hunger, but don’t fall for it! Instead...
When you think about weight loss, what comes to mind? Is it… “I need to do more cardio.” “I gotta hit the gym hard this week.” “More workouts=more weight loss.” “More intense workout=more weight loss.” “I have to start that new diet that everyone is talking about!… ON...
Accountability Have trouble making it to the gym consistently? Little willpower when it comes to making the “RIGHT” food choices or deciding to go for that run instead of sitting on the couch? A gym partner will hold you accountable to show up and do the right thing....
Hey ExeterFit crew! Today I have a quick 20-minute workout you can use outside of the gym when traveling or for those hectic days when you just can’t make it to the gym. Having a workout in your back pocket that you can do anywhere and at any time is crucial to...
I get asked all the time, should I just do cardio or should I lift weights too? My answer to you is BOTH! Cardiovascular exercise helps improve the efficiency of your heart, lungs, and blood circulation and increases the production of hormones that positively affect...
At some point in our lives, regardless if we recognize it or not, have been involved in a diet. Whether it was a conscious attempt to restrict calories and lose weight, seeing a triggering picture in a magazine and deciding to skip lunch that day, or cutting a certain...
The importance of warming up before any type of physical activity helps to reduce the chance of injury before working out.
A common phrase heard around gyms and fitness facilities is “core stability” but what exactly is your core? And what is considered good core stability? This article will address some common misconceptions about your core as well as explain the difference between...
What is a plateau? The definition of plateau is “a stage where there is no further change or development.” Plateaus can be one of the most frustrating things that can happen to the avid weightlifter, bodybuilder, runner or athlete. Plateaus happen when your body gets...
Is sitting in a sauna actually good for you? There are five possible health benefits, according to recent research summarized in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. May reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure and stroke May reduce the risk of...