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The sensory run: tune into your body

May 21, 2018May 20, 2018 JenRunning

Is your running routine getting stale? If you’re anything like me, you plug in your headphones and start up the running watch before even starting your run. My favorite music to jam to while running[…]

My week at Hit it! Fitness in Oak Park

May 18, 2018May 16, 2018 JenExercise

Have you heard of Hit It! Fitness? If you’ve ever been upset or angry, you’re likely aware of how great it feels to hit stuff. I discovered this thrill through the years I spent practicing[…]

How much do wellness programs save?

May 14, 2018May 13, 2018 JenHealth

Have you ever watched a child pick up a full glass of punch and start walking? The outcome is inevitable, there will be punch on the floor. The outcome is predictable because we’ve seen the[…]

Why posture matters in indoor cycling: staying vertical

May 9, 2018May 8, 2018 JenExercise

Indoor cycling classes have many benefits including speeding up your metabolism and increasing your cardio endurance, but incorrect posture could lead to permanent damage to the spine and orientation of the body. Many popular cycling[…]

These 5 habits will add 10+ years to your life

May 7, 2018May 6, 2018 JenHealth

We’re all creatures of habit, but the habits we have shape way more than just how we feel. New research from Harvard shows that following these simple habits can add years to your life. The average[…]

May the Fourth be with you: force of working out

May 4, 2018May 3, 2018 JenExercise

If you’re a nerd like me.. You know that according to Newton’s second law, force equals mass times acceleration. What does this have to do with exercise? Everything! Think about that bicep curl. How much[…]

Avengers: Infinity War. What just happened? (Spoiler Alert)

May 2, 2018May 1, 2018 JenTrending

If you’re anything like me, you’re a superhero fan. Quite often mislabeled a nerd, I find myself watching as many Marvel, DC, and Star Wars movies as I can. Sometimes I even do a little[…]

Sticky notes: Shin splints and KT tape

April 27, 2018April 24, 2018 JenRunning

Known running fact Shin splints suck. Less known? Kinesiology tape can make them suck less. Not only can I attest for this from my Chicago Marathon 2017 training, a new study published in The Journal of[…]

Change up your routine: try crossfit

April 18, 2018April 17, 2018 JenExercise

Have you ever tried CrossFit? What is CrossFit, you ask? It’s a type of strength and conditioning workout that uses your bodyweight for resistance to build power all over. Most people do CrossFit to get back[…]

Health supplements to take to unleash your fitness

April 16, 2018April 15, 2018 JenHealth

Do you take supplements? If so, which ones? Fitness isn’t just about hitting the gym, it goes beyond those intense workouts. Your diet plays a huge role in your fitness and health. Some say even[…]

Go big or go home: why women need to lift heavy

April 13, 2018April 11, 2018 JenExercise

Cardio only gets you so far More and more women are stepping out of their comfort zone and lifting weights, which is great news because the benefits of weight training greatly outweigh those of cardio.[…]

Snack to feel full longer: what to snack on

April 11, 2018April 9, 2018 JenFood

What do you snack on? Most of us grab what’s convenient: chips, crackers, pretzels, or a box of cookies. While this may seem like a great idea, it is terrible for people like me. I[…]