Category: motivation
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How Long Does It Take To See Results From Working Out?
A common and logical question for people who have started their fitness journey is ‘How long does it take to see results?’ After all, if you are putting in the work, it is presumably because you want to look better (among other things). At the basic level, there is a subjective answer and an objective…
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5 Benefits Of Having A Home Weightlifting Gym
I have used a home gym off and on over the years, with my modern home gym being launched on January 1st, 2023. I nicknamed it ‘The Young Family Gym For Middle-Aged Muscles’, which fans of ‘The Office’ may recognize as a spoof on The Dwight Schrute Gym For Muscles. I find that nicknaming your…
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How Often Should You Weigh Yourself?
A weight loss journey is full of ups and downs, victories and defeats, and differing levels of momentum. The same is true for a weight gain journey. On some days, you will take a look in the mirror or put on certain clothing and feel great about your progress. On other days, you may feel…
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Should You Hire A Personal Trainer?
I have never hired a personal trainer thanks to having a father who was a personal trainer, however, I know many people who have, and they seem to have experienced mixed results. Most of the time, the experience is great and they seem to have a positive experience and nothing but good things to say.…
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Setting Small Goals Is Vital To Maintaining Motivation
Staying motivated after starting a fitness journey is not easy. With probably the exception of an injury or life tragedy, most people stop sticking to their fitness journey simply because they lose the proper motivation to keep going. It doesn’t take a psychologist to know that life will throw far more reasons at you to…
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What Is A ‘SMART Goal’ And How Do You Set One?
As I have shared on this website before, I started using the Kaia Health app after signing up for it through my health insurance. As a reminder, I admittedly don’t know if it is an app that anyone can sign up for (it was free for me), or if you have to have certain health…
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Why Following Social Media Fitness Influencers Is So Important
I am going to make a not-so-bold prediction. Before or after you read this article, you were doomscrolling and/or will doomscroll during your day. According to at least one study, the average person doomscrolls for roughly 3 to 4 hours per day. Obviously, some people doomscroll less, and some doomscroll more, but regardless of which…
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Incorporate ‘Habit Bundling’ Into Your Daily Life
Life can get very busy, especially if you are a parent. In addition to work and trying to have some semblance of a social life, you likely have school pick-ups and drop-offs, school functions, practices, kids’ birthday parties seemingly every weekend, etc. On top of that, you have chores, and if you are trying to…
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Lifting Weights, Cardio, And Nutrition – Getting Started
When you are over the age of 40 and either starting to workout for the first time, or coming back to it after a long layoff, it is vital that you proceed with caution. Unfortunately, as our bodies age, the likelihood of experiencing an injury increases. Furthermore, what our bodies need evolves over time, both…