Tag: workout
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Fitness Challenges Changed My Life
There was a time in my life when birthdays meant dinner out and maybe a piece of cake. Now? Birthdays mean a challenge. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. I truly believe fitness challenges have been one of the most powerful tools in my transformation — physically, mentally, and emotionally. They give me…
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The Power of a Gym Workout Buddy
One to two days a week — on the days I’m not with my trainer — you’ll find me at the gym strength training with my workout buddy. For the sake of this blog, we’ll call her “Dee” (not her real name). Our trainer introduced us about two years ago. What bonded us instantly —…
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Why Group Classes Are the Perfect Supplement to Strength Training
I work with a trainer twice a week, and that will always be the foundation of my fitness routine. Strength training has changed my body, my confidence, and how I move through the world. But as much as I believe in lifting heavy and lifting smart, I’ve also learned something important along the way: Strength…
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Hiring a Trainer: An Investment in Your Health
Why lifting heavy without guidance can cost you more than money. Strength training—especially lifting heavy—is one of the most effective ways to protect bone density, preserve muscle, improve balance, and stay independent as we age. It’s powerful. And I’m a huge believer in it. But here’s what doesn’t get talked about enough: Lifting heavy without…
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What I Thought Exercise Would Fix (And What It Actually Fixed)
When I first committed—really committed—to exercising, I had a list of things I expected it to fix. The scale. My clothes. My energy. My reflection in the mirror. I thought exercise was the solution. Do the workouts, get the results. End of story. But that’s not how it worked. Not even close. What I Thought…
Debby’s Fitness Journey 