I haven’t always been a runner; it wasn’t until I ran my first half marathon that I really fell in love with running. Something about the challenge and the feeling of accomplishment keeps me coming back for more. Recently, I completed my seventeenth half marathon, and while I didn’t set a personal best time, I felt more successful than ever before. Why? I am sharing this below. Continue reading
Author: Shannon Sawicki
Hey, I’m Shannon Sawicki, a Health and Lifestyle Blogger. I talk about all the important “F” Words: Fitness | Family | Fun | Food | Fashion
Benefits of Exercise Bands
Exercise bands, also known as resistance bands or fitness bands, are an increasingly popular type of workout equipment. These stretchy bands come in various resistance levels, making them suitable for all fitness levels and can be used for a variety of exercises, from strength training to stretching and rehabilitation. Additionally, they are an affordable alternative to traditional gym equipment, making them an excellent option for those on a budget.
With the use of exercise bands, individuals can perform a full-body workout that targets all major muscle groups, improving their overall strength and fitness level.
FMS- a Movement Approach
Over the last couple of months, I have been hunkered down and focused, and I am happy to announce I completed my Level 1 & 2 FMS Certification.
Since announcing this on social media many of you have been asking what the Functional Movement Screen is, and why I decided to pursue this certification. All great questions with answers that I thought would make for an enlightening blog post.
Read on to learn about why I am tired of chasing the unicorn that is fitness perfection, and how FMS showed me a different way.
New year … SAME ME.
If you have been following along over the years, then you know that each yearend I post a three-part goal setting series where I review my process for the year and set new goals for the coming year. If you are interested, you can check our my full January 2022 Goal post here.
But You DON’T need a “new you. After 10+ years of goal setting, I am sharing why I am not setting goals this New Year.
Tips for visiting a Christmas tree farm.
Oh Christmas tree; With its lights, and unique assortment of ornaments collected over the years. Big or small, real or fake, decorated in all the kids’ handmade crafts or sleek and uniform with matching bulbs, Christmas trees are a joyful and fun part of the holidays.
Read on for my top 6 tips for brining a real Christmas tree home.