On the episode of the Fit is Freedom Podcast, I’m going to be sharing about all things stretching–why stretching is important, why we often neglect it, and how we can layer it into our daily routines. I also share about the Stretching Exercises Guide. This is a really helpful website that allows you to locate the area you need to …
Putting Safety First Means You Never Have to Think About It – Episode 106
Whether I’m running, cycling, hiking, or taking a walk, I always have my Road ID with me. On the podcast, I’m going to break down why it’s important and share a personal story about a friend who really could have used one in a time of need! Today on the podcast, we’re starting something new and exciting! I realized a …
The Unexpected Way to Find Time in your day to Workout – Episode 104
Join me as I discuss how screen time is detrimental to our health as well as easy tips on finding time to exercise and connect at least 30 minutes a day! We’ve all had goals where we stop and think, “I’ll do that when (insert a certain destination or time)”. But, in reality, you may have the time now! Related: …
Using a Vision Board to Get What You Want in Fitness & Life – Episode 103
Have you heard of using a vision board before and dismissed it because it sounded like oh-so-much-woo? Or, you’ve tried it before and found it was a bunch of pretty pictures that didn’t produce any results? How do you make a vision board that actually works? My guest today, Amy Westbrook might just change your mind in a very big …
The Power of an Online Fitness Community – Episode 102
At a time in our lives when we are possibly less connected to friends, family, and our community, we need to go the extra mile to find ways to bring that connection back. An online fitness community can be any group of people who come together for a common purpose. Shared activities, shared fun, shared goals, shared desires: All of …
7 Reasons to Challenge Yourself to Learn Something New
For me, it’s always been comfortable to do the things that I know and that I’m good at. I like feeling confident whenever I’m doing something, whether that is something related to fitness or my personal or professional life. Lately, however, I’ve learned the importance of challenging yourself to learn something new. As I was training for a long cycling …
Easy Ways to Build Fitness, One Month at a Time – Episode 101
I believe we need a heightened sense of urgency around our health. If there is anything we have learned in the last year, it is how important our health is. Without our health, we can’t care for those we love, run our businesses, and enjoy our lives. So how long does it take to get fit and healthy? It will …
Expert tips on how to get motivated during the new year – Episode 100
We’re celebrating our 100th episode with some fantastic returning guests! They’ll all be giving you their expert tips on how to get motivated during the new year. When I first turned on my microphone to record episode 1 of the Fit is Freedom podcast, never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d hit 100 episodes! Should I admit that? …
How to Maintain a Consistent Exercise Routine
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, one of the biggest problems people face is staying consistent and committed to their exercise routines. We’ve all been there before. We make these awesome health and fitness goals. Then, we get the equipment and the gym memberships. We gather everything together and we almost always start out extremely strong! But, after a …
Do Fitness Resolutions for the New Year Work? – Episode 099
It’s a loaded question; do fitness resolutions for the new year work? Does it feel like NOT having new year’s resolutions is setting yourself up to fail in a year we’re desperately counting on? Or, have you noticed that your past new year fitness resolutions just sputtered out after a few weeks, leaving you feeling worse instead of better? Here’s …