Category: Exercise
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Now is the Best Time to Join a Gym
Read More: Now is the Best Time to Join a GymThe 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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Beyond 10,000 Steps: Realistic Step Count for Health Benefits
Read More: Beyond 10,000 Steps: Realistic Step Count for Health BenefitsThe 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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Half Marathon Training Update
Read More: Half Marathon Training UpdateHave you ever set a goal for yourself? A really big goal? You give yourself lots of time to get there, but you know the goal is a big one and things could go wrong along the way? Setting a Big Goal That is the position we find ourselves in at the moment. We, being…
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The 20-Minute Strength Shift: How to Stay Consistent When You “Don’t Have Time” to Work Out
When you say “I don’t have time,” what do you really mean? Let’s start here: if your life is full, your life is full. No shame, no arguing with the calendar. But in my experience coaching real life people through real life seasons, “I don’t have time” usually means something more specific, like: That last…
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The Teacher’s Summer Safety Net: Stay Consistent Without Losing Your Summer (Ep. 010)
Summer can feel like the ultimate reset button. After months of routines and responsibilities, freedom is tempting. But if part of you worries that summer will undo your progress, you do not need a strict plan. You need a simple summer safety net that keeps you steady, even when your schedule is different. If you…
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Level Up Your Fitness: Why the “Hard” Stuff Gets Easier (Ep. 010)
If tracking your food feels hard, you’re not broken — you’re building a skill. In Episode 009 of Strength for the Journey, I share a real-life story (yes, involving an unexpected tax bill) that reminded me of something I see in fitness all the time: what feels complicated at the “beginner level” often becomes simple…
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