“I don’t have the energy for exercise” is what I hear most often from friends and family. For them, exercise is a chore to be marked off a to-do list. There is nothing energizing or exciting about it. To top it off, exercise takes so much time! As the days get colder and darker, finding incentive to […]
The other day, I had the pleasure of sharing my weight loss experiences with a group called First Place 4 Health in Lake Elmo. This group was a fabulous group of Christian women led by my friend Meg Corrigan, who are working on improving their eating and exercise to lose weight. Their stories reminded me […]
You can feel your heart racing as the sweat pours down your forehead. You feel flushed and short of breath. You have just finished a kick-butt workout! Or, are you experiencing a heart attack? According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 womens’ deaths each year. One of […]
How can you become fit if you don’t have time? Today’s guest blog post is from Ariana Dane. Ariana Dane is a nationally certified Personal Trainer with 12 years experience in fitness instruction and nutritional guidance. Through her 25+ years experience as an entrepreneur she brings great insight into Business Growth & Development Coaching as well. She […]
For heart health month, I asked my friends to recommend their top trainers to me. One friend referred me to Chris Blum. Chris is the founder and owner of New Paradigm Fitness and Outdoor Fitness Clubs. Chris is a licensed K-12 PE teacher, certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, and also works with the Mystic Lake […]
February is heart health month. This month, I will feature guest blog posts from top trainers in the Twin Cities area or fitness bloggers nationwide. Today’s blog article is an interview with Megan Kruger, the owner of Megan K Fitness, LLC and Fit Body Boot Camp Plymouth/SLP. Megan has helped over 300 men and women […]
It begins when you walk through the door. You might blush and your knees might shake. You might feel faint when he asks you to take off your shoes. No matter what, you avoid eye contact at all costs. What follows next is the dreaded talk. It’s one thing to suffer the dreaded talk as […]
Imagine that you become all excited about a new idea, you gather all the tools you need, and you register your payment information. Three months later, you are no longer excited and the tools gather dust. Worse yet, you forget about the payments you’re making every month until a full year later. If that sounds […]
The first question people ask me is, “Jennifer, how did you lose 100 pounds?” For those of you in the Twin Cities area, you may already have heard one of my keynote programs that share how I lost the weight. But, I have good news for those of you who haven’t had a chance to […]
Every year, my husband participates in Movember. Movember is a beard-growing contest that runs through the month of November to support men’s health. He who grows the most (or most interesting) facial hair during this time wins! If you’re reading this post, you probably aren’t seeking tips for hair growth. You are reading this for […]