Fitness tips and Bible-based encouragement for moms needing peace and simplicity
It's the week of Halloween - and regardless of your views on the holiday itself - there's bound to be the extra temptation of candy somewhere. We had Fall Festivals at both the YMCA and our church this past weekend, so we've already begun the candy collection... Here me when I say, I love, … Continue reading A New Perspective on Exercise Equivalents for Halloween Candy
1 Samuel 16:7 Man looks at the outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart. How many times have we heard the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” Here it is. Straight from the Bible. But friends, my sincerest hope is that you consider this verse applicable to your very … Continue reading Where Do You Look? 1 Samuel 16:7
Anybody else get nauseous rolling up and down doing sit-ups? Just me? Sensitive vestibular system, I guess. (Wish me luck this winter when I spend a week on a small boat at sea!) Luckily, there's a better way to strengthen the core - Planks. Steadily holding your own body weight, positioned over your hands and … Continue reading Better than Sit-ups
Something about the word “press ”… It’s sort of messing me up. Press-on nails. Do they even make those anymore? Jamberry, you’ve revolutionized the manicure world. Press, as in pressing or ironing clothes. (Do people even do THAT anymore? Ha! One look at some of our clothes, and you’d realize it’s a very … Continue reading I Press On… Philippians 3:14
Can I let you in on a little secret? Doing nothing but sit-ups is not going to help you shed layers of fat around your belly. So many people come to CXWorx (the 30-minute core class by Les Mills), point to their stomach and say, "Oh good, I need to lose some weight right … Continue reading Four Moves for Complete Core Strength
Anyone growing weary? If you’re participating in the Challenge, the fun and excitement of the first two weeks has possibly worn off, and now you’re faced with the decision of whether you’re really going to follow through. The second half is often the hardest, but the most rewarding as well. Here’s the thing … Continue reading And let us not grow weary… Galatians 6:9
The stability ball - one of my favorite pieces of exercise equipment. Although, I guess, I probably have quite a few "favorites"… In our family though, we like anything that's a ball. Football, baseball, basketball - bring it on. Our youngest son's first word was ball - and his second was football. It … Continue reading Stability Ball Exercise Favorites
You know how “you’re not supposed to” just open the Bible and see what verse you land on? Well, one overwhelming day, after all the cleaning and cooking and laundry, this sleep-deprived mama did just that out of desperation -- and discovered the best encouragement she probably could have found anywhere else in the … Continue reading Be Strong and Do the Work… 1 Chronicles 28:10
In an earlier post, I explained the effectiveness of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and mentioned Tabata training as one example of HIIT. With Tabata training, you have 4 minute sets involving 20-second working intervals followed by 10 seconds of rest. You don't have to, but I like to alternate between two exercises for each set. … Continue reading Tabata Workout with Cardio, Strength, and Core Sets
Fear. Has anyone ever had any feelings of fear related to health and exercise? Afraid I won’t be able to handle the workout (aka afraid I might puke in public!) Afraid I won’t succeed in accomplishing my goals. Afraid of others’ comments and opinions. Yep, been there. Fear slithers its way into our … Continue reading Power, Love and Self-Control… 2 Timothy 1:7
Everyday Faith + Fitness 