5 Benefits of Working Out Together
Working out together was one of the BEST things we did for our relationship. Now, don’t get us wrong, we were “tighter than panty hose two sizes too small” before. However, once we decided HEALTH was our priority, something really shifted between us. Truth is, life gets hectic with work, children, chores, etc. The time […]
5 Exercises That WILL Lift Your Butt!
Ladies, be honest. We stand in front of the mirror, turn to get a side profile view, & say to ourselves, “my butt is flat!!!” We squeeze to tighten it; we lift it with our hands; we squeeze the cellulite—all to get a glimpse of what our butt COULD look like… Well, ladies, I, Maleka […]
5 Reasons to Walk Daily
We each lost 100lbs in approximately 10 months…WALKING. WHAT???!!! Yes!!! The next question (probably the one you just asked yourself) is HOW? The simple answer is this, “We made BetterChoices.” We made better food choices & better activity choices. Being that we were both obese starting out, we knew taking small, consistent steps was key […]
5 Reasons to ‘HIIT’ Your Next Workout
How effective is your workout? Are you just doing cardio to burn calories? Are you burning fat? Truth is, your workout should be doing both…together. Take your next workout to the next level! HIIT, or high intensity interval training, is an extremely effective & quick workout for transforming your body. HIIT is designed to incorporate […]
10 Tips To Staying Fit During the Holidays
Tis the season for many, many indulgences! Remember, this is the hardest stretch of the year. Between holiday parties, family gatherings, traveling, etc, these last few weeks can be quite a challenge to remain disciplined and focused on your lifestyle/weight loss goals. Make a note: we said it can be challenging NOT impossible. Our goal […]
Crunches: Core Toning And Strengthening
Crunches, when performed properly, they can improve the strength of your abdominals and provide a variety of other benefits. The basic crunch exercise for the abs targets the rectus abdominis muscle…
The Plank: A Core Strengthing & Stability Exercise
Plank exercises are a great way to work your abdominal as well as your entire core. The plank exercise helps strengthen midsection, upper-body and lower-body muscles along the front of your body. It is a great way to build endurance in both the abs and back, as well as the stabilizer muscles. This move is […]