How to prep for a week of healthy eating in two hours
Sharing tips on how to prep daytime meals and snacks in just two hours. Hi friends! How are you? I hope your week is going well! Don’t forget to check out the amazing HigherDOSE Labor Day sale here! You can…
Runs for Cookies: Three Things Thursday: Deep Thoughts
I used to enjoy writing the Three Things Thursday posts, so I don’t know why I stopped doing them. When I was a kid, my older brother had a book called “Deep Thoughts” (as well as the sequels “Deeper Thoughts”…
What Types of Cardio are Best for Women?
There are so many different types of activities that can be considered cardio. What Types of Cardio are Best for Women? A quick walk around your neighborhood is a cardio activity. Swimming laps in the pool is cardio. Even the…
Study Reveals 4+ Ways Exercise Improves Cardiovascular Health
What could be healthier for the health of your heart than a heart-thumping workout, one that challenges your muscles and your stamina? Studies clearly show that exercise is beneficial for human health as a whole. It’s also a natural prescription…
Samsung Galaxy Ring Review 2024
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. I am a lion. I’m not…
Aulani Disney Resort Review – The Fitnessista
Sharing a recap of our stay at Aulani, the Disney resort in Hawaii and if I think it’s worth it! Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? I hope you had a great one! Ours was pretty busy but…
Runs for Cookies: Friday Night Photos #138
Even though I don’t have a ton of photos, I’m going to post what I have (aside from “project” photos, which I do have full intentions of posting separately). I’ll start with one project photo, however, because I *love* how…
DISNEYLAND HALF MARATHON TRAINING – 5 Weeks to go!
There are only a few weeks until the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. (I think it’s technically 4 weeks but I started sharing my training this way last week, so we’ll go with it.) If you’re training for one of the…
Can’t Lose Weight? It Might Not Be Your Workouts (Here’s Why) • Cathe Friedrich
When you first start down the path of losing weight, you have stars in your eyes and the best of intentions. You’re hoping to shed that extra 5- or 10-pounds ASAP. So, you launch into your workouts with the…
Try This 10-Minute Jazz-Funk Dance Class with Frank Soares
Get into the groove with a jazz-funk dance class, led by choreographer Frank Soares. This dance workout is only 10 minutes long, making it perfect for those who love all things hairography, but also have a busy schedule. Assisted by…
The Fitnessista podcast
Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so excited for you to hear this one. Joel Greene is today’s guest, and I felt like I could have talked to him for hours. Here’s what we talk…
Runs for Cookies: Self-Care
I think that was the longest break I’ve taken from blogging in, oh, 13 years? Yikes! I should have checked in at some point, because I felt guilty about the abrupt absence, but I didn’t realize just how much I…
Cathe’s August 2024 Workout Rotation • Cathe Friedrich
Hi Everyone! I hope you’re all enjoying your summer so far! This month (August 2024 Workout Rotation) we will focus on four of my popular series for weights and cardio. Each week includes three weight training days and two cardio…
A’ja Wilson Interview: What’s Next For the WNBA Legend?
A’ja Wilson is on fire right now. To summarize the Las Vegas Aces center’s year: She’s averaging a stunning 27.2 points per game, per the WNBA. She was awarded Best WNBA Player and Best Athlete, Women’s Sports at the ESPY…
168: The benefits of sauna with Wes McMahon
Hi friends! I’m so excited to be chatting about saunas with Wes McMahon on the podcast today. Here’s what we talk about: – The benefits of sauna – How to choose one and keep it clean – Different types of…
Runs for Cookies: Checking In
After my last post, I was so sure that I was going to get back to writing regularly (not daily, but at least a couple of times a week). The more time that passes, though, the more overwhelming it feels….
BEST PRIME DAY DEALS 2024
Here’s a round up of my favorite Amazon Prime Day Deals for runners of all levels, plus my favorite home and clothing must haves. And I had Diego (my golden retriever) make a list of his favorites too. You can…
The Imperative for a Health System Revolution – Fitness For Mommies
As life expectancy continues to rise globally, we are witnessing an unprecedented demographic shift on an unprecedented scale. While longer lifespans are a testament to advancements in healthcare and quality of life, they also present unique challenges, particularly for healthcare…
7 Squat Variations to Sculpt Your Lower Body • Cathe Friedrich
If there’s one exercise most people include in their strength-training program, it’s squats. And why not? Squats are a fundamental movement. It’s an exercise that works multiple lower body muscles at the same, making it a time-efficient compound exercise. And…
What to Wear to Barre Class
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. If you’ve never been to a barre class IRL, you might be wondering what the heck you should wear. After…
6.21 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista
Hi friends! How are you? Happy Friday to ya! What’s going on this weekend? P has a basketball game, some friends are having a party, and Liv and I have a fun volunteer event. I’m planning on a Sculpt Society…
Road Trip!
The hotel internet is super spotty, so I’m going to have to write more when I get home. But this week has been kind of crazy–Eli graduated on Wednesday and then Jerry and I decided (pretty last minute) to drive…
