For pretty much my whole life, I’ve hated running. I tried playing soccer when I was young and gave up because the running part was awful. For years afterward, I couldn’t even run a full mile. I could hike for hours, but the act of running was just so unpleasant that I couldn’t go more … Continue reading How to get started with running (as someone who hates it)
Author: Audrey Bertin
How to Write New Years’ Resolutions That Actually Stick
It's that time again–the start of a new year. January is a great opportunity to reflect on on your last year, understand your priorities, and set goals to keep improving. If you're not careful, though, it's really easy to come up with a bunch of goals and then not be able to follow through with … Continue reading How to Write New Years’ Resolutions That Actually Stick
How Walking Every Day Changed My Life
Back in the early days of my fitness journey I used to think exercise was about going all out. If I didn't feel sore for days or need to nap immediately after my workout, then I wasn't trying hard enough. I was very, very wrong. It turns out that walking–pretty much the least intense exercise … Continue reading How Walking Every Day Changed My Life
We all struggle with fitness sometimes. You’re not alone.
This week, I wanted to share another lesson I've learned on my personal journey. It's one that I think is critical to understand, but incredibly hard to learn and internalize. Just because you struggle with fitness sometimes–and are not always perfect–does not mean you are a failure. If you've ever felt yourself asking questions like … Continue reading We all struggle with fitness sometimes. You’re not alone.
Your Fitness Tracker Is Watching You Exercise, And Others Might Be Watching You Too
Fitness trackers like Fitbit, WHOOP, and Garmin have increased significantly in popularity over the past few years, due to the release of many new options, as well as an increased interest in wearable health trackers due concern over Covid-19. More than 1 in every 5 Americans now owns a fitness tracker of some kind. Go … Continue reading Your Fitness Tracker Is Watching You Exercise, And Others Might Be Watching You Too
[FAFQ] How Do I Stop Feeling So Out of Breath After A Workout? – The Science of Breathing
If you're like the vast majority of the population, you've probably experienced the feeling of being winded after a workout. Riding along on a stationary bike, gasping for air. Panting after jogging half a mile when you haven't done much running before. Feeling like your lungs are burning during a kickboxing workout. You get the … Continue reading [FAFQ] How Do I Stop Feeling So Out of Breath After A Workout? – The Science of Breathing
What Is Creatine? Does It Actually Make You Stronger? – Supplements 101
Welcome to another installment of supplements 101, a series where I try to break down the complicated science of supplements and make it easy for you to understand! This week we're covering creatine. What is creatine? Creatine is an acid, typically found in the muscles and in the brain. It is used primarily in the … Continue reading What Is Creatine? Does It Actually Make You Stronger? – Supplements 101
A Short History Of Women’s Fitness, Part 1: The 1800s
Welcome to the start of a fun history series, where I'll be taking a look at the history of women's fitness from the 1800s to the present. In this first installment, the 1800s. Fitness is probably not the first thing (or even the 10th) that you think of when you picture women in the 1800s. … Continue reading A Short History Of Women’s Fitness, Part 1: The 1800s
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Working Out
I've been actively exercising for about four years now. It's been a long–and sometimes difficult–journey, full of rough periods of plateau, injury, and frustration. But I've made it through, and come out at lot stronger on the other side (both figuratively and literally). Along the way I've picked up quite a few lessons that have … Continue reading 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Working Out
The 13 Universal Obstacle Types You Can Expect At Every Mud Race
Welcome back to another post on obstacle course racing! This week, we're talking about the bread and butter of this sport: the obstacles. If you've never been to an obstacle course race before, you probably don't know what to expect. How many obstacles are there on a typical obstacle course? Are the obstacles at Spartan … Continue reading The 13 Universal Obstacle Types You Can Expect At Every Mud Race