Let’s be honest: one of the hardest things about working out is taking the first step every single day. So many of us want to be healthy, and want the results from working out, but are unwilling and/or unmotivated to make the time that all of that requires. Look at me: I work from home. […]
Let’s Talk about Motivation
One of the hardest things to do when you’re trying to lose weight and get fit is… well… something. Anything! Motivation is hard and easy at the same time. Who doesn’t want to get fit and look better? But when it comes to putting in the hard work consistently, well, that’s where most of us struggle. I’ve had […]
My Journey to Health
Hi! I’m Diana, and I have been working out with Jerome at Daily Grind Fitness–off and on–for a few years now. He’s asked me to come on here and share some of my struggles and achievements with you all. While I mostly feel like getting fit is ALL a struggle, I figure some of you can […]
Performing a proper squat exercise
Learning how to squat properly is one of the most fundamental places to start if you’re trying to make pain free gains in your legs. Proper squat form requires that you keep your head up, back angled slightly forward but straight, knees traveling outward as you descend, elbows tucked and chest out. It’s important […]
Forrest Gump ran for 3 years, 2 months, 14 days and 16 hours… I hope he had good shoes….
Wear shoes with proper arch support (some shoes may require inserts to give better support) Wear dedicated running shoes. Running shoes are designed to give additional support for running. Wear shoes that fit properly. Your heel should fit snugly with no slippage. The arch of your foot should fit comfortably snug but not too […]
Why Sugar is the 51st Shade of Grey
We all know that we shouldn’t eat too much sweets but the realities of this notion are generally overlooked. Just like the many shades of Christian Grey in the romance novel 50 shades of grey, sugar has more twists than you may be aware. But unlike the romantic twists of this movie, you probably don’t […]
