Category: Exercise

  • Should you workout while sick?

    Should You Work Out While Sick? The Ultimate Decision Checklist 🤒💪

    We’ve all been there: you’ve finally hit your stride with a consistent workout routine, and then—bam—you wake up with a scratchy throat or a pounding headache. The internal debate begins: Do I push through and “sweat it out,” or do I stay in bed and risk losing my momentum? In this episode of Strength for…

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  • Finding your Fit over 40

    Fitness Journey Over 40: Finding Your Path to Strength

    Join me, Debbie, as I share how to navigate your fitness journey over 40. From imperfect action to simple assessments, learn how small steps lead to big strength.

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  • Episode 002 Imperfect Action Beats Perfection

    Imperfect Action Beats Perfection

    Embracing Imperfect Action: My Path to Progress in Fitness and Life In a world that often glorifies perfection, it’s incredibly easy to get stuck waiting for that “perfect” moment to finally start. In this episode of Strength for the Journey, I’m diving into my own struggle with perfection paralysis and sharing how taking imperfect action…

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  • Podcast Episode 1 Thumbnail: My 3 Year Goal

    Running Towards Strength: My 3 Year Goal

    Introduction:   As I approach my 48th birthday, I have set an long term goal to complete a half marathon in under three hours before I turn 51. This isn’t just about the race itself; it’s about creating a sustainable fitness journey that balances strength training and running while enjoying the process. In this article, I…

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  • Two hands on either side of a heart beat graph with the center making the shape of a heart for heart health

    Heart Health: Your Guide to a Stronger, Healthier You

    February is American Heart Month. What better time is there to think about what we can do to improve our heart health. We all juggle so much – careers, families, personal lives – often putting our own needs last. But there’s one vital aspect of our well-being we can’t afford to neglect: our heart health.…

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  • Woman standing up from dining room chair in kitchen

    Ultimate home or office bodyweight workout

    Do you want to get stronger? Are you ready to try strength training, but you are not sure where to start? It is easy to overcomplicate things. This feels especially true in the age of social media. We see all sorts of people doing all sorts of crazy things to try to lose weight and…

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  • Woman sitting smiling in a sports store with new skates on for a sustainable weight loss plan

    My Sustainable Weight Loss Plan

    The author embarks on a 10-week sustainable weight loss plan, promoting calorie deficit, consistency over perfection, nutrient-dense food, movement, strength training, and measuring progress. They stress on monitoring weight, body measurements, and clothing fit, encouraging others to join and seek support for a successful transformation. The plan emphasizes long-term changes and gradual progress.

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  • Debbie & Stefanie smiling holding half marathon race medals at the finish line

    Tucson Half Marathon Race Report (2023)

    The post details the author’s experience of participating in a half marathon. Along with Stefanie, the author walked the race due to an injury. The challenging race pushed their limits, and Stefanie decided not to repeat it. Despite the difficulty, the author ended with a resolve to improve performance, train more consistently, get faster, and…

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  • smiling black woman standing on treadmill

    Now is the Best Time to Join a Gym

    The author encourages readers who are considering joining a gym as a New Year’s resolution to start in December instead. This strategy allows people to get familiar with the gym’s atmosphere and routine before January’s rush. The author suggests taking easy cardio sessions to learn the gym’s environment, visit at different times of the day,…

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  • Human legs and feet walking on asphalt

    Beyond 10,000 Steps: Realistic Step Count for Health Benefits

    The common belief that one should aim for 10,000 steps daily for optimal health is a marketing strategy originating from a Japanese company during the 1964 Olympics. While walking is beneficial, healthier step targets can be more modest, with research suggesting benefits level off around 7,500 steps. You don’t need special devices to track steps,…

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  • Should You Work Out While Sick? The Ultimate Decision Checklist 🤒💪
    Should You Work Out While Sick? The Ultimate Decision Checklist 🤒💪

    We’ve all been there: you’ve finally hit your stride with a consistent workout routine, and then—bam—you wake up with a scratchy throat or a pounding headache. The internal debate begins: Do I push through and “sweat it out,” or do I stay in bed and risk losing my momentum? In this episode of Strength for…

  • Fitness Journey Over 40: Finding Your Path to Strength
    Fitness Journey Over 40: Finding Your Path to Strength

    Join me, Debbie, as I share how to navigate your fitness journey over 40. From imperfect action to simple assessments, learn how small steps lead to big strength.

  • Imperfect Action Beats Perfection
    Imperfect Action Beats Perfection

    Embracing Imperfect Action: My Path to Progress in Fitness and Life In a world that often glorifies perfection, it’s incredibly easy to get stuck waiting for that “perfect” moment to finally start. In this episode of Strength for the Journey, I’m diving into my own struggle with perfection paralysis and sharing how taking imperfect action…