Have you ever noticed how you seem to have a stronger side and a weaker side? Working to find balance side to side and front to back is something I’ve been working with my clients on for years. Bodies just tend to work better when they’re more in balance.
Which is why asymmetrical training is awesome. By working on each side individually (with the same weight) you can make sure you really push your weaker side!
Read MoreGet a better booty in 31 days. Join us in a fun NEW REAR challenge as we leave 2020 behind us and deem 2021 the Year of the Rear! Modifications and variations are included for ALL fitness levels beginner to advanced!
Read MoreShould you exercise when you’re pregnant? How many weeks along should you stop exercising when you’re pregnant?
Here’s a hint… they call it labor for a reason. You wouldn’t show up for a marathon without training, so why show up for a hugely physical event without training?
Read MoreWorking out from home doesn’t have to be boring. Yet after a while you may start to get sick of bodyweight workouts.
You can easily add some variety to your workouts by building a small home gym. While it’s impossible to give an exact list that will work for everyone (since circumstances, goals, and budgets are all different), what I can do is give you some sample lists and guidelines of what to choose and why.
So… here we go!
Read MoreCovid-19. Coronavirus. Pandemic. Panic.
Whether you are quarantined, stuck at home, or just have limited space, you can still workout. I’ve created four workouts that need minimal equipment and minimal space.
One set of dumbbells? Perfect! No equipment? That’s fine too!
Maximize the resources you have and adjust and modify as needed!
Read MoreDo you ever use modifications when you workout? Should you be modifying?
Modifications don’t necessarily mean you’re not strong enough, young enough, or good enough. There are many reasons you may want or need to modify a workout or exercise, and that’s okay. MODIFYING allows you to continue to progress and get results no matter your circumstances.
Read MoreWhether you’re looking for a workout that doesn’t take a lot of equipment, or just want to switch things up a bit. Try an EMOM
You can do them as a stand alone workout, or as part of a longer workout. Either way, EMOMs are a great way to get your heart rate up and track your progress as you work towards your goals!
Read MoreExperienced traveler. Your GO-TO place for motivation, accountability, balanced life tips, and, well... the FRICKin Good Life with Erin Frick: Fit Life Coach; recovering perfectionist, people pleaser and clearance rack shopper.
Last month, I made a life changing decision.
I bought a second laundry basket.
“Really Erin? Life changing?”
Yes.
“Tell me more…”
Does the idea of “starting over” make you want to quit before you even begin? I get it. I’ve been there. I am there.
I’ve definitely had my shares of physical (and fitness) ups and downs. In fact, for the first almost 30 years of my life I was on a health roller-coaster. I would make progress over and over again only to backslide every time, often to a worse situation than I was in before I “started” (again).
My Mom is obsessed with ALDI.
My sister’s finance is obsessed with ALDI.
I have clients that are obsessed with ALDI.
In fact… a LOT of people are obsessed with ALDI. I find that the middle ground is murky when it comes to ALDI. People either love it, or they (think) think they hate it.
So what do I buy at ALDI? Let’s get into it…
Hangry toddlers are the worst.
Okay, so are hangry husbands… and sisters, and… well, I’m sure teens and tweens aren’t much better. But as of this point in my life, most of my day to day experience is dealing with the toddler and husband situation.
Which is why it’s not just nice but critical to have quick, easy, healthy, filling, and satisfying meals and snacks on hand. And these banana almond butter muffins deliver in all of those areas.
Halloween candy. Ugh.
Truth is, I don’t even like it. Maybe it’s because I have re-trained my taste buds to enjoy better quality food or maybe it’s because I know what’s in the candy and how it impacts my body (headaches & breakouts anyone?).
But there it sat, staring at me.
I knew it wasn't worth it. Sure, I love peanut butter and chocolate together. So Reese’s are a temptation. But truth is, the dark chocolate peanut butter cups from Trader Joe’s and Justin‘s peanut butter cups are better than Reese’s.
I said what I said.