“I can eat whatever I want today, my diet starts on Monday.” “I’ll start my new diet and workout routine on Monday.” “It’s fine that I eat this, I’m starting a cleanse in two weeks.” “I’m not doing anything today. My training starts on Monday.” Sense a theme here? So...
Holiday Health Boot Camp
The holidays are upon us again! This was an absolutely incredible year for me and my family and I am a bit sad to see 2017 leave. Before I lament the end of the year too much, we still have some of the most delicious, family-filled holidays to get through. With all...
Group Health Coaching
I need your help! One of the reasons I love working in the health and fitness industry is for the community. At the start line of a race, you feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself. At a group workout, you have others to motivate you. When cooking...
How to Put Your Supports in Place to Ensure You Reach Your Goals
Last week, I had you sit down and really determine what supports you needed in order to be successful in reaching your goals. If you missed that post, and the free worksheet to do your thinking on, head back over to it and start there. Without it, this post will not...
Working Out is Only Half the Battle: Why You Need a Health Coach
While studying to become a personal trainer, I learned a great deal about the human body, especially the chapter on over and under active muscles. Even with all this knowledge, I felt like something was missing. While the program touched a bit on the mental side of...
6 Questions to Ask When Re-Evaluating Your New Year’s Resolution
Ah, March. The time of year where the majority of winter is behind us, spring break is on the horizon, and New Year’s Resolutions have long since been left behind. We don’t spend time reflecting on, and analyzing, the ways in which we want to better ourselves for an...
9 Ways To Stay Healthy When You Have No Time To Workout
The past few weeks have been busy. Things like teaching four separate classes, grading, coaching cross country, helping put in the new kitchen, and camping, this is the first weekend I haven't had a full agenda. And it has been glorious. The downside to all that go go...
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Pedometer Without Being Stuck To An App
Pedometers like Vivo, Fitbit, and Garmin have gotten pretty high tech in the last year. From tracking sleep to linking to your phone, these little devices are not for the technology unsavvy. Unless of course you are technology unsavvy and are starting to feel left...
Pre-Feast Workout
Happy Thanksgiving! Before you hit the deliciousness of this holiday, try out this pre-feast workout. Enlist a friend and try to beat each other on how many rounds you can do! You can do this workout anywhere since you don't need any equipment, so if you're traveling,...
Quick and Dirty Legs Workout
Well I don't know about you all, but I am chomping at the bit for this weekend to be here already. One of the perks of being a teacher is that both Rob and I get the entire week off! We are headed to Minnesota to visit and celebrate with Rob's family. Friday at 4pm...
Plank Tastic AMRAP Workout
Hello, hello! It was a rather chilly morning around here as I drove to work. At least it was up from the -13 when I woke up! I was hoping to take a picture right at zero so I could quote a Ron White joke, but no luck. (Major points if you know what joke I'm talking...
Resolution Run Virtual 5k
I am so excited to announce Wrecking Routine’s first ever virtual race! Resolution Run 5k! What is it? The Resolution Run 5k is a virtual race to kick off 2015 on the right foot! When is it? January 1-7, 2015. Any time. All accountability pictures must be submitted by...