strength training

We all have our birthday traditions, right? via GIPHY Some folks start their big day with a special breakfast, while others take the day off work to do something exciting (or relaxing — which can actually be pretty exciting if your everyday life doesn’t really allow for that, right?). via GIPHY Us? Well, we think...

Gone are the days that core work meant just a bunch of crunches. And although bodyweight core work is awesome (I do love me some plank variations), you don’t have to get stuck in that rut either. The important thing to remember about our bodies is that they adapt to what we repeatedly ask them...

You guys know our FAVORITE personal trainer and fellow coach in the 10 in 4 Challenge, Dave Smith, right? Well, today he’s sharing some fascinating info on workout intensity and doing workouts that get results. It might be quite different than what you’ve heard before … and he’s even got a workout for you to...

Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week willpower is overrated, alcohol isn’t healthy, and the downside of posting calories. Next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday.Sign up now to join us! Too busy to read them all? Try thisawesome free speed reading appto read at 300+ wpm....

I’ve always had a thing for working my arms. For some reason, they’ve always just been the most responsive to strength training. My friend Sam jokes that she never sees in me in sleeves. She’s not wrong — I do love to show off my arms. Everybody’s got their thing, right? With so much equipment...

Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. A heads up that this will be my final post for awhile as I’m going on maternity leave. Wish me luck! If you’d like to follow along on Instagram you can do so at @daryarose. Next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on...