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When it comes to building a well-balanced fitness program, incorporating exercises that work multiple muscle groups at once, such as compound exercises, is a great way to be more efficient with the time you spend working out to get more bang for your buck. Two muscle groups you can train together to maximize your workouts…
A phenomenon has been sweeping across gyms and exercise routines – the rise of high-intensity interval training, or HIIT for short. This dynamic approach has captured the attention of fitness enthusiasts worldwide, offering an efficient and effective way to challenge the body. But get ready to sweat! HIIT is an approach to exercise that alternates…
Finding a type of therapy that works best for you isn’t always an easy task. Many people settle on talk therapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which focuses on breaking down your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors “to find new perspectives and change [your] thought patterns,” says therapist Kandace Ledergerber, LMHC. Others may find that this…
Sharing faves from the week and around the web! Hi friends! How are ya? Happy Friday! I hope you had an amazing week. We’re fully into MAYhem around here, so we’ve been busy with dance competitions, school events, community events, and fun friend time. I’m also working my way through the High Performance Health certification…
These were meant to be Friday Night Photos–a week ago!–but better late than never. Most of the photos I have on my phone are of recent projects I’ve worked on. I’ll put those in a separate post though. I’ve been really into sewing lately, and it’s been so cold outside (we had frost on the…
Exercise gives us the stamina to do the things we enjoy, not just sports, but the tasks we perform daily – grocery shopping, cleaning the house, and leisure activities. Although it’s never too late to start reaping the rewards of working out, the earlier we start the better, as a new study shows. This study…
FP Movement High-Rise 7/8 Length Good Karma Leggings ($78) If you’re someone who likes to move freely, you’ll be into a seamless workout legging. They’re tight on the body and generally made of a thicker fabric, but don’t confuse thick for stiff. Whether you’re doing yoga or strength training, these leggings from Free People will…
I figured I’d better do a weigh-in today, since it’s been three weeks. Yikes! The time has been going by so fast and it feels hard to keep up. I’ve really been enjoying the time away from my blog, though. It hasn’t really been for any reason other than my needing a mental break from…
Learn more About Cathe’s Lift, Move & Restore: https://bit.ly/42tRZZ6 We may not want to face it, but our muscles age right along with the rest of our body. It’s easy to understand the importance of strength training to help us maintain muscle mass and keep our bodies strong so that we can continue to do everyday…
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. As a person with a chronic illness, my nightstand is neatly lined with bottles of medication, medical tape, and topical pain relief. Notably missing is a fluorescent green pickle-flavored multivitamin. “I feel like you have…
Sharing some of my favorite recent Amazon purchases. Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? I hope you had a great one! Ours was the perfect mix of low-key and productive. We have some fun events, planted all the things, and continued watching Indiana Jones as a family. It’s pretty intense (and borderline terrifying)…
I was kind of excited to see the eclipse today! I’d been too scared to look at the one in 2017–the news made it sound like we would go blind instantly if we so much as opened our eyes outdoors–so I chose not to. But then several people were talking about how amazing it was…
Stroke is a heavy hitter that packs a serious punch for millions around the globe. This serious health condition happens when the brain’s blood supply is cut off – either by a blockage or a blood vessel going rogue and rupturing. While risk factors like age and family history are out of our control,…
When you describe a deadlift, the exercise sounds almost easy. All you have to do, after all, is pick up a weight from the floor, then put it back down. But as anyone who’s tried one knows, in practice, knowing how to do a deadlift exercise is pretty challenging. It’s hard to perfect your deadlift…
Sharing the latest guide I’ve created that you can download completely free here. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having a wonderful day so far! I’m off to the kids’ school for a bit and looking forward to recording a podcast episode for IHP later today. For today, I wanted to share…
Like I said yesterday, I have been working on some fun projects lately–mostly sewing. It all started because I wanted to get better at sewing zippers. When I sew, I usually just alter clothes–I like to buy thrift store clothes and refashion them to my (quirky) taste. I rarely make clothes or put zippers on…
Iron is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in transporting oxygen to muscles and supporting energy production. For athletes and active individuals, having an optimal iron level is important for maximizing performance and avoiding fatigue. Makes sense, right? Iron carries the oxygen your muscles need to perform their best. But here’s the…
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Wellness trends come and go, but the importance of rejuvenating sleep has transcended fads and evolved into a powerful movement. It seems like everyone we encounter these days is fixated on optimizing their sleep quality,…
Sharing the books I read in March and if I’d recommend adding them to your collection! Hi friends! How are ya? I hope your morning is going well! I’m catching a barre class today and looking forward to client calls this atfernoon. (I was apprehensive to post this pic because it’s not very flattering. But,…
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Happy Spring, Cathletes! Springtime is all about growth, renewal, and a fresh start for things that have been dormant throughout the colder winter months. Let’s apply this fresh energy to ourselves and our fitness journeys this month with an intense mix of weight training techniques and heart happy cardio! Throughout the month, feel…