How many times have you absolutely not felt like working out, but knew you were just being lazy and that doing something would make you feel better? You want something low intensity that you can do at home because, well, you just can’t fathom doing anything that requires extra effort, leaving your house, whatever it is. I’ve been there. A lot, lately. Trust me, this isn’t one of those “your body is telling you to rest!” things. This is me having such low willpower right now that I’m succumbing to NetFlix more often than I should. I can’t be the… View Post

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A few months ago I quit ClassPass, a service I was using religiously about 4-5 times a week. I had found a gym I really liked so I took advantage of their discounted “first month special” and put CP on hold. I went 2 times a week for a pretty high intensity class. At the end of the month I was so worn out physically and mentally that I knew I overdid it…so I kept ClassPass on hold to rejuventate and save money in the meantime. I still haven’t started it up again because A) I’m getting an MRI next… View Post

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Yesterday I was feeling a little down about the fact that spring is still so far away, so I spent a lot of time watching episodes of “Hawaii Life”. As my Mom said, I needed some “warm scenery”! Around 4PM I decided I had been lazy long enough and looked for an On Demand yoga video…but the options were pretty lame. I started two different videos that I just couldn’t get into, so I decided to suck it up, scrape the ice off my car, and head to the gym. I had no plans in mind except to do some… View Post

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It’s FOOTBALL SUNDAY! Finally! Best day of the week. Since I don’t want to miss any of the Jets game, who wants to join me in a little halftime workout? Cheers! Hope your team wins. Unless you’re a Bucs fan, that is   Like this workout? Pretty please share! Can’t miss the game? Here’s a halftime workout you can do at home!Click To Tweet Kara I’m a writer currently living in New Jersey and blogging about running, fitness, wellness, and motivation. I want every reader to laugh and feel empowered, balanced, and motivated! Subscribe by email to get 1-2 newsletters… View Post

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I’ve been putting a lot of focus into strength training over the past month or so.  I hate to admit, but it was definitely on the back burner during training. (I know, I know. It’s important. I should have been doing it. Etc etc.) I’ve made a point to lift at least twice a week for the past few weeks. I’ve been doing this in the form of classes (Uplift Strength Training with Liz is where it’s at!), and some straight up gym work. You know, lifting heavy things. I’ve recently become obsessed with the ViPR – ever since my… View Post

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Day 1 of Ironman training has come and gone and I haven’t even told you guys about it yet! Don’t be mad. I’ll recap my week for you. (That’s why you come here right?) Backing up: 2 weekends ago, Brendan and I went to visit his family. I got a great lifting workout in on Sunday in the ol’ basement…surprisingly it was pretty successful! They have a bench, a 25lb bar, and various weights, so I worked on some favorites that I don’t do often anymore (like cleans and benching):   I even went back to my high school days… View Post

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It’s “that time of year”. Traveling. Shopping. Family time. Work. SO MUCH GOING ON! Sometimes you want to stay inside and eat cookies. Sometimes you decide to be productive and do a quick workout at home. You will catch me doing both this December. (Okay, okay. Both of these occur every month for me.) If you fall into the latter category on any given day, you’re in luck! You don’t even have to think. Just take a few minutes and do this: Enjoy! Kara I’m a writer currently living in New Jersey and blogging about running, fitness, wellness, and motivation.… View Post

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I figured today was as good a day as any to copy Ali’s “Thankful Things Thursday” idea. So I bring you my thankful things: 1. At the top of my list is naturally my family, my wonderful boyfriend, my roommates, and my friends. I have a solid support system and because of them I wake up looking forward to each day. They’ve empowered me and taught me to make the right decisions, and for that, I am thankful. 2. The Kansas Jayhawks. I am so ridiculously proud of my alma mater and can’t imagine having had a… View Post

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