Category: Fitness/Exercise

  • 5 Key Reminders to finding Balance

    Here is an excerpt from Brian’s blog – he is the trainer I worked with today. Always good to remind yourself of some key things: Balance to find fat loss – 5 keys « BW-PT.com. So here it is: 5 key things to remember 1. Do not starve yourself – find the balance 2. Do…

  • BW-PT Strength Training

    My back is feeling better after 2 full days of rest – no running, no lifting, no core work. Good ole fashion rest. So I knew I was going to do something active today. I tried a kettlebell training class and then went for a 3 mi run. One of the things that I am…

  • Ramblings

    I decided to listen to some advice I got from multiple people and take a few days of real rest. That means no working out – lifting, running, – nothing! I think it will be good physically and mentally for me. My back is still hurting so I think it’s probably for the best. BTW…

  • Muscles!

    This is us showing our muscles this morning!

  • In a Funk

    I am officially in a FUNK and it is pissing me off and making me sad at the same time. I got up this AM all raring to go. Not really that tired and wanting to have a good workout. My eating has been on point the past few days and I have renewed focus.…

  • Things that make you go hmmmm

    There are times when you wake up in the morning and you mentally and physically aren’t where you need to be to workout.  You aren’t feeling it. Sometimes you should ignore the  voice, but other times – you should listen.  Today was one of those days when I should have listened.   I just wasn’t feeling…

  • Not every day can be a party

    Another rainy Monday – Inside boot camp doing AMRAP 3 rounds, 1 min stations. I am struggling with my workouts lately. I am not sure if it’s boot camp fatigue or something else. I know that everyone has hills and valleys during their fitness journey and maybe this is my regular valley. I just can’t…

  • A relaxing weekend…

    I wanted to get a run in early because it’s supposed to be highs in the 90s today.  I headed out and one of my neighbors told me about this cut through that will take me directly on the trail.  I have lived in my neighborhood for 11 years and never knew about this —…

  • best buds forever

    I don’t have a lot to say today if you can believe it. Another gorgeous day ahead of us here in Northern Virginia. We are co-hosting Nate’s 6 th birthday party with his best buddy Grant.  These 2 have insisted on having a party together for the last 4 years – both were born on…

  • World Fitness Day 2010

    The brainchild of Jane Fonda, World Fitness Day marks an annual initiative to highlight the importance of staying active and getting fit throughout life. In a recent interview, Fonda said of World Fitness Day: “Not only will it be a tremendous amount of fun and a spectacular celebration of good health, it is an amazing…