Many have already abandoned their "this time is different, this time I'm going to lose fat" New Year’s resolution. The most likely reason is because the plan they executed was a recycled version of the same ole thing most people do around January 1: go on a strict, all-or-nothing diet coupled with a grueling workout program. This proved to be too impractical, stressful, and even time consuming, …
Workout Program
The “But I Only Have 20 Minutes” Workout Solution
“But, Nia, I only had 20 minutes so I didn’t have enough time to do my workout!” “There’s no way I can have an effective workout in 20 minutes.” I’ve heard these statements before and I always respond with, “Correction. You do have 20 minutes. That's plenty of time for an effective workout.” Don’t underestimate what you can accomplish in 20 minutes. If you do things right, that’s enough time …
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These are the Bare Essentials, and They Produce Extraordinary Results
When trying to reach your fitness and body-transforming goals, what's the quickest way to fail? (I know that's a heck of a question, but bear with me because there's a good point). The answer: do too much all at once. Sadly, this is the approach most people take. Maybe you've experienced this yourself (I know I have) when you tried to do everything right. Because you were incredibly …
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The Women’s Beginner Strength Training Guide
Every woman should strength train, to some capacity. This empowering, efficient activity has been proven to provide myriad benefits -- physically, mentally, and cognitively with more being researched and discovered thanks to the growing popularity of strength training. Perform the beginner strength training program provided here and you’ll quickly become a believer in its numerous benefits. …
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Triple-Exercise Total Body Workouts
There's no shortage of different ways to organize a strength training routine. But time and time again I go back to one of my favorite templates with many of my clients, and even my personal workouts. I revert back to this template because it's simple, yet allows for a lot of variety - it can be used with success whether you want to get stronger, lose fat, build muscle, or just reap the many …
Fast & Furious Bodyweight Ladder Workout
Yes, I know the title is somewhat stupid (okay, really stupid) for a workout, but it's catchy. It's also appropriate because . . . Sometimes you just want a quick, tough workout. Sometimes you need a workout you can perform at home when you can't make it to the gym. And sometimes, when you have a home gym and it's a frosty and frigid 20 degrees in the garage and you don't feel like putting on …
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High Rep Squat Workouts and Variations
Want to get stronger? Want to boost fat loss? Want to build some muscle? Want to improve your conditioning? Want a crazy physical and mental challenge? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then you may want to include some high rep squats in your strength training program. It doesn't really matter what goal you have - high rep squats can help you get there. Truth be told, I have …
10 Week Minimalist Strength Training Program
On Lift Like a Girl you commonly see phrases such as: Sane and simple Achieve more with less Maximum results in minimum time So it should come as no surprise that I love minimalism, especially in regards to health and fitness. That's why I'm very happy to announce the release of the newest Lift Like a Girl strength training program, 3x3x3. If you too prefer the minimalist approach when it …
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