Hey ladies, I wanted to share my five reasons why we should be walking more and sitting less. So, I know y’all have heard – “Sitting is the new smoking.” So, I’m getting up and walking and moving more. I’ve been sitting a bit more than usual- because I’m training less in person clients and doing more virtual training. That … Read More
Five Fitness Friday Favorites – Mobility Tools Demonstrations
Hey y’all Happy Friday! Today’s #FFFF ( Five Fitness Friday Favorites) are demonstrations of last weeks FFFF mobility tools! To take a look back at last weeks tools, you can check that out here–> https://candacersmith.com/five-fitness-friday-favorites-mobility-edition/ Muscle Roller Stick Lacrosse Ball Rumble Roller Back Buddy Voodoo Floss Voodo Floss is a great mobility tool. This is basically a big rubber band … Read More
How to do a TRX Squat Row – Trainer Tip Tuesday!
Hey guys! Happy Tuesday! I’m back with Trainer Tip Tuesday. Today’s Trainer Tip Tuesday is a TRX Combo Move – a TRX Squat Row. I love combo moves because when your short on time, you can get your best bang for your buck by pairing up a lower and upper body move. Combo moves are great to use … Read More
Five Fitness Friday Favorites: Mobility Edition
Hey guys! Happy Friday! I’m back with my some Fitness Friday Favorites. This week I am reviewing some of my favorite mobility tools to work out those kinks and sore muscles. Foam roller (Rumble Roller): The Rumble Roller, or any foam roller can be used for self myo-fascial release. Basically, it helps roll out or massage tight areas … Read More
5 Fitness Friday Favorites – Battle Of The Protein Bars
Hey guys! I’m back with Five Fitness Friday Favorites – Battle of the Protein Bars! I love me a good protein bar! Like many, Quest is one of my favorite brands – particularly the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavor followed by the Cookies and Creme one! Mmm good! This week, I want to review 5 different bands of bars for … Read More
Five Fitness Friday Favorites 4th Edition
Hey y’all! Happy Friday! I’m back with my 4th installment of Five Fitness Friday Favorites! #FFFF I hope you like them! Make sure you get up sang and dance with me! Enjoy! 1. GymBoss Timer: A good little gadget to add to your fitness collection. I have the Mini Max version. You can set and save several intervals, it has … Read More
How to Hip Hinge! Trainer Tip Tuesday
How to Hip Hinge! #TrainerTipTuesday Hey guys, today I want to teach you how to do a hip hinge, which is necessary for several strength building movements. Some of those strength building movements are deadlifts – all variations, good mornings, and kettlebell swings – contrary to popular belief, the swing is not a squat to a front raise. The KB … Read More
The Ultimate 6 plus one very important Factor!
There’s so much information out there in the online space about Health, Fitness, and Nutrition! Who even knows where to get started? These are my Ultimate 6 plus one – ways to navigate it all without driving yourself crazy. Focus on the small things consistently – change one or two at a time, and last, but not least, love … Read More
Friday Fitness Favorites
Hey loves, Wanted to share my some of my favorite fitness things to help you lift the things. Hope you like them too! 1. Hip Circle- This thing is life. If you have been using mini bands for glute work or for dynamic warm-ups, you know that they can slide around, roll up, pinch, or pull some hairs out. Ouch! … Read More
5 factors that will help you adhere to a healthy lifestyle! #MotivationMonday!
What is Motivation exactly? Motivation is the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way, or the general desire or willingness of someone to do something. Everyone is self motivated to some degree. Whether it’s a little or a lot, positively, or negatively it depends on where it comes from. “Motivation is a much … Read More
