You are ready to get toned?
I am so happy for you!
It can be a big change to go from focusing on losing weight to getting toned and you should be celebrating this next step in your health and fitness.
When I stopped just chasing weight loss and dialed down my long runs and straight cardio days, I was very unsure about what to do. Weights were confusing, gyms intimidating, and range of motion lacking.
Using strategic workout plans, specific exercises, and heavier weights, I was able to get strong, toned, and a new love for using weights.
This site is full of at home workouts you can easily do with a set of dumbbells, ways to improve your nutrition to maximize your lifting time, and ways to stay motivated.
Even though you are ready to get toned, knowing where to start can be a bit daunting. I am here to take away that overwhelm and give you the plan and strategies that will work for you. Book your free 30 minute Zoom call here.
Blog posts to Get you Toned & Using Weights
20-Minute Boredom Fighter Workout
As soon as track practice was over today I zipped home to change and ran to a park 5 minutes from my apartment for a 20 minute bodyweight workout. With all the running training I've been doing in preparation for the marathon in May, my strength and weight workouts...
Orange Theory Fitness
This morning, I dragged Rob over to an Orange Theory Fitness class. They were offering a free trial class, and I wanted to see what it was all about. Holy moly! I thought I was in decent shape, but Orange Theory basically handed me my butt on a platter. The trainer,...
Break it Up Interval Workout
Thank goodness for today! I am feeling so much better than I was on Sunday. My first observation out of three went very well. Just keeping my fingers crossed that the other two are the same in the next few weeks. A solid few hours of NASM studying was accomplished....
Boredom Buster Full Body Workout
Happy New York City Marathon Day! With last year's race being canceled due to hurricane Sandy, and all the heartbreak surrounding Boston, today's race feels extremely special. I am currently live streaming the race. The elite racers are so impressive! Today is also...
Heavy Time Nine Progression Lift
Monday at the gym, my body was exhausted. I barely made it through 10 minutes on the bike and a few bicep burls and lunges before I decided to call it quits. I just wasn't feeling it. After taking Tuesday off, I hit the gym on Wednesday feeling energized, refreshed,...
Biking it Out
Considering my foot has been really bothering me all week, all of my workouts started with the stationary bike. I would have taken my bicycle riding outdoors, but I have yet to buy a bicycle. Monday - 35:00 run (4.20 mi) - Descending Sprints Tuesday - Off Wednesday -...
Gym Pet Peeves
About half way into my lift at the gym today, two male teenagers walked in and headed straight for the weights. Now, I am not one to judge what other people are doing in the gym, but these kids demonstrated a few mannerisms that started me thinking about some of my...
Getting Meaty in the Gym and in Lasagna
Well the middle of the week didn't turn out so well because of my two late nights at work. At least the weekend rocked. Just as a reminder, on Friday I managed to do triceps with this bad boy. I know I mentioned it yesterday, but I am still pretty proud of myself. Ok,...
Altitude Adjuster Workout
One of the perks of apartment complex living is use of the full gym. After sitting in teacher trainings all day, I was really looking forward to getting my body moving. Here's how the week shaped up: Monday - 25:00 run (3.00 miles), 5:00 walk Tuesday - 5:00 walking...
Back to Pumping it Up
Between family visits, wedding planning, and driving across the country, I was starting to feel pretty lethargic. I only ran a few times in Connecticut apart from the race on father's day. When Rob and I arrived in Minnesota, we decided we had to join a gym for the...
Ten Minute Cardio Workout
While on vacation, if I get the chance/desire to work out, I want something I can do quickly and without equipment.Since I am on a beach vacation until June 5, this Ten Minute Cardio workout is exactly what I need. No equipment necessary, it's quick, and it is...
Cardio Burst Circuit Workout
As I am sure you know by now if you've been hanging around my blog for a while, I am going through an odd transition of lifting more and running less. Even though the lifting is fun and I feel more fit than when I only run, I still can't get past the thought of ,...