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Motivation

Top 3 Places That I Turn To When I Need a Little Motivation

We’ve already established in previous posts that it isn’t always easy to stay motivated while training at home.  Working out at home is very convenient, but sometimes it’s hard to stay focused and motivated.  Here are a few of the things that I do when I start to feel my motivation slipping away. Friends and [...]

How To Bust Through Training Plateaus

As a home gym junkie who flies solo through most of my workouts, I sometimes think that one of the biggest drawbacks to training exclusively at home is the lack of feedback and the lack of assistance that you get at a fitness center. This can make it challenging to overcome notoriously frustrating training plateaus. [...]

Should You Workout When You’re Sick?

Well, this is just great. The craziness of the Thanksgiving holiday is over, and I have had more than my fair share of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie. Sadly, it appears that one of my guests has left me one additional gift—a cold. I am so ready to workout and burn off some of [...]

Slow Going for Best Workout Results

I used to be the type of person that worked out fast and hard. Always headed for the toughest challenges. Slow movements were for wimps. I always thought that the increased “effort” would pay off, making me get more toned more quickly. I did always manage to keep myself in pretty good shape this way. [...]

Sticking to a Workout Routine During the Holidays

Do you have a hard time eating right during the holidays? I know I do. It’s not easy to keep things under control when there are constantly social events, family gatherings, delicious baked goods, calorie-filled drinks, and more just about every day for the next two months. Sticking to a workout routine is more important [...]

Coming Indoors for the Winter

I much prefer working out in the great outdoors. But, in some parts of the country, like the part I live in, this becomes much more difficult at this time of the year. Staying motivated to lace up my running shoes and hit the streets when it’s cold and rainy is not easy. Never mind [...]

Finding Motivation For Your Home Gym Workout

I’ve been involved in fitness in one way or another since I was eight years old.  As a kid, I always had coaches who motivated me to stay in shape. After high school I joined the Marine Corps and you can bet, I had plenty of people in the Marines to motivate me as well.  I also taught [...]