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How I Finally Built A Meditation Habit
I struggled for many years to become a consistent meditator. It turns out I was making a lot of common mistakes. Here are the strategies that finally helped me do it. You can use them to build any health and fitness habit.
How Strength Training Can Reduce Chronic Dizziness And Help You Get Your Life Back
If you suffer from chronic dizziness that can’t be explained by a physical issue, the problem might be in your nervous system. Find out how strength training can train your nervous system and relieve your symptoms.
Changing The Stories You Tell Yourself About Exercise
End Your Workout With Your Favorite Exercise
Here’s why ending your workout with your favorite exercise can boost your motivation.
“I Know What To Do, Why Can’t I Make It Happen?”
If you’re having a hard time sticking to your workouts, the problem is probably not the workouts themselves. These deeper strategies are the keys to consistency, and once you’re consistent, you’ll get the results you want.
You Don’t Have To Exercise For As Long As You Think
If finding the time to get enough exercise feels overwhelming, there’s good news. You don’t have to exercise for as long as you think.
How Exercise Can Make You Feel More In Control Of Your Life
There are a lot of reasons to be active. Here's one you may not have considered: the power of exercise to make you feel in control of your life.
How Exercise Increases Confidence
Exercise can increase confidence in a way that has nothing to do with your physical appearance. Here's how to exercise for more confidence.
Using Strength Training To Get Comfortable With Discomfort
One of the ways strength training boosts mental health is as a practice session for getting comfortable with discomfort. Here are some techniques you can try to optimize this important skill.
Lift Heavy Weights To Get Better Results
If you want to build strength or muscle, don't make a common strength training mistake. Lift heavy weights to get the results you want.
Why You Need To Be Strength Training
If you need motivation to start strength training, I have it right here! Learn why you should be strength training.
How To Build A Fitness Mindset: Four Mindset Shifts To Help You Stick To Exercise
If you want to stick to exercise, building a healthy fitness mindset can make all the difference. Here are some common mindset mistakes and tips for shifting to a healthier mindset.
Should You Do Cardio Or Strength Training First In Your Workout?
Should you do cardio or strength training first in your workout? It depends on your goals. Find out when to do each and when you should switch it up.
No Time To Exercise? Try This Method For Building Strength In Just A Few Minutes At A Time.
If you're busy but also want to get fit, here's a science-backed method for building strength even when you have no time to exercise.
How To Use Exercise To Manage Stress
Are you stressed? Here's a simple and incredibly effective strategy using exercise to help you manage stress quickly.
You Don’t Have To Get In Shape Before You Start Training
If you think you need to get in shape before you join a gym or start classes or personal training, think again. Here's why you shouldn't wait.
The "Moving Target" Mindset: What It Is And How To Overcome It So You Can Get Fitter And Healthier
Your mindset makes or breaks your results. Here's a common mindset mistake and tips for overcoming it so you can get fitter and healthier.
Time Saving Tips For Exercise
Do you struggle to make time for your health and fitness? Here are some time saving tips for exercise to help you get the benefits faster.
Tracking Your Progress To Stay Motivated
It's important to track your progress towards your fitness goals, but many people are doing it wrong. Here's a way to turn progress tracking into a motivational tool.
Three Words To Keep You On Track When You’re Struggling With Your Fitness Motivation
Here's a simple phrase to remember next time you start falling off track with your health and fitness goals: never miss twice.