"Good mornings" are one of my favorite exercises. You can do dumbbell good mornings or barbell good mornings and it's an exercise that works the hamstrings, the glutes and the lower back/core. Some people hate them but I love them. Form is very important when you do these because it's easy to injure yourself.If you're a beginner I would definitely start out with dumbbells and check out the ... Read More about Dumbbell Good Mornings to Sculpt Your Legs and Booty (+ Barbell Version)
17 Songs That Make Me Happy and Forget Everything
When it comes to music, my taste is pretty much all over the map. I've been checking out all of the songs I have on iTunes and these are the songs that make me happy and pretty much forget everything -- even if just for a little while. Music has always articulated things I could've never said myself. Not to sound too dramatic but I'm pretty sure music is the reason I made it to my 16th ... Read More about 17 Songs That Make Me Happy and Forget Everything
20 Ways Strength Training Improves the Lives of Women
Did you know that you can benefit from lifting weights just twice a week? Strength training improves the lives of women in SO many ways and you don't need to lift like Arnold either. Though if you can, more power to you, lady! I'm just saying a little can go a long way.Don't believe me? Add moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity (such as resistance or weights) on at least 2 ... Read More about 20 Ways Strength Training Improves the Lives of Women
71 Self-Care Ideas for Mental Health: For Good Days or Bad
Self-care is a something I feel like a lot of people neglect -- myself included. For sure. This is especially true if you have any type of mental illness too because they can be completely exhausting all by themselves, nevermind everything else you're worried about or need to do on any given day. Yay life!I've created this list of self-care ideas for mental health because it's definitely ... Read More about 71 Self-Care Ideas for Mental Health: For Good Days or Bad
21 Day Fix Extreme Transform 20 Hybrid Workout Schedule
The easiest way to prevent boredom with home workouts is to create a workout hybrid. I just started this 21 Day Fix Extreme Transform 20 hybrid workout and I wanted to share it with you in case you wanna try it too.If you're not familiar, hybrid just refers to combining two or more workouts into your routine. Why I chose 21 Day Fix Extreme and Transform 20I chose 21 Day Fix Extreme ... Read More about 21 Day Fix Extreme Transform 20 Hybrid Workout Schedule
Can Exercise Cure Depression + 3 Types of Workouts that May Help Most
I read this somewhere recently and it really resonated with me. Mostly because it's true:A Healthy Body Empowers the Mind.Depression is a real bitch, let's be real. You may have wondered if exercise can cure depression and I have some good news for you based on experience.Disclaimer: I am not a professional or expert of any kind. However, I have been diagnosed with various mental ... Read More about Can Exercise Cure Depression + 3 Types of Workouts that May Help Most