Hey Ya’ll! Jen here. Ever have a day where you are just feeling kind of… gross? Not physically sick or anything, just icky. I do. Today is one of those days. But you can get out of that funk! Here are some things I do when I’m feeling a little “gross.” Think about what I’ve eaten (or haven’t eaten). What have I eaten today or last night that might have made me feel this way? Have I eaten enough veggies? Protein? Too many sweets or carbs? If I can answer these questions, I know where the problem likely started, and I know how to fix it moving forward!  With questions about my diet out of the way (and hopefully a serving or two of veggies down the hatch), I do a mental body scan. Am I feeling not like myself because I am experiencing a mild headache or cramps? Do...Read more

Finally, it’s fall! The weather cools down, the leaves start to change, spooky season kicks off, and you can finally (almost anyway) wear your favorite cozy sweater! You might as well enjoy all that fall brings AND stay on top of your fitness routine. If you are looking for activities that are fun, all about fall, and help you stay fit, here are some ideas! Hiking! Hiking in the fall is the absolute best. It’s not sweltering hot, there are fewer mosquitoes, and the foliage is beautiful. Whether it’s a short hike or a long one, challenging to easy, spending time in nature is not only good for you physically, but it’s great for your mental health too! Football, soccer, or other outdoor sports! Touch football is fun for the whole family (even if you aren’t good at it), and with the temps finally reaching comfortable levels, fall is the...Read more

Jen here again! One of my favorite (if not my absolute favorite) things in this world is attending concerts. The bass that pumps through your chest, the music so loud that it drowns out any and all worries you have, the way the crowds move and sing together, making you feel a part of something bigger than yourself, and, of course, the opportunity to see your favorite musicians in person- it’s a healing and exhilarating experience. Until a few years ago, I had been to maybe three big concerts in total, and those were when I was a teenager (thank you, Mom, for taking me to see Green Day in Nashville and for gifting me Marilyn Manson tickets when I was a teenager, I have always appreciated the amount of support you’ve given me for the things I love!). If you’ve read my other blog posts, you know that I...Read more

We love resistance band training! There is so much you can do with resistance bands (many of which we do here at Fit!). Even if you usually use free weights (which, obviously, we love those too, and working out with free weights has a host of benefits on its own), you’ll find that resistance band training might be the next thing you incorporate into your fitness routine! Here are five reasons that we love resistance band training!  Resistance bands are less expensive than basically any other type of workout equipment. Plus, they require little room for storage, can be easily stowed away in luggage when you are on the go, and weigh practically nothing! Talk about convenience and accessibility.  They are GREAT for stretching and mobility exercises. So, even if you prefer to weightlift, they come in handy! Some post-workout or pre-workout stretches are limited by your mobility. Sometimes, you...Read more

Although there is still a lot of emerging research on the benefits of whole-body vibration plates, scientists and neurologists alike have found that using vibration plates may benefit the human body and brain in surprising ways!  What is a vibration plate? It’s a machine that you stand or sit on with a vibrating platform. As the machine vibrates, it transmits energy to your body, forcing your muscles to contract and relax dozens of times each second. Whole-body vibration plates are used in sports therapy, athletic training, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. According to experts, whole-body vibration therapy makes you feel like you have just exerted yourself, improves circulation, enhances lymph flow, and aids muscle recovery. Oh, and it feels more like a message or stretching than a workout!  How does it work? According to Darnell Cox, a Healthy Aging Coach, and Gerontologist, “Through vibrations, movement is created—this puts our body slightly out...Read more