After my volleyball tournament over the weekend, I realized that I have developed a pretty sweet post-tournament recovery regimen for myself. The night immediately following my tournament was not met with agony, heavy eyelids, or crawling from my bed to the bathroom — unlike previous tournaments. Instead of regretting playing volleyball all day, I had…
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions shared in this post and the accompanying video are my own. When we challenge ourselves in a workout, we are asking a lot of our bodies. When the workout is complete, it’s time to thank our body, and what better way than with proper recovery? …
Last week was filled with a lot of indoor cycling, and not much else. My sprained ankle is still giving me problems, and it’s started to make me angry. I just want to run! And do some lower body strength training! Nonetheless, the main thing about sprained ankles is that you just have to rest in…
This post is sponsored by CBDMEDIC but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. As I led my indoor cycling class through their cool-down stretches, I heard a lot of creaking and cracking coming from my body. It dawned on me: I had just taught my sixth class in just eight days! I…
I finally got to try cryotherapy! My friend Tikima (the second half of DMV Fitness Fam) got us hooked up with our first sessions at Thrive CryoStudio, which is located inside Symmetry Salon in Rockville, Maryland (right next to the Twinbrook Metro station). I had seen ads for Thrive all over the place – including…
It’s here!!!! What’s here, you ask? Why, only February, the BEST MONTH OF THE YEAR! Yeah, my birthday is coming up in just under two weeks, and I am excited about that, but I’m also excited to share some amazing news with you guys: The February 4K by 4PM Challenge is starting! Woohoo! This time…
One of the things that really trips people up about setting weight loss goals and being more mindful about eating is that you may often feel like you haven’t “earned” your right to a treat or something that you might enjoy. Some people call them “cheat meals” or “cheat foods.” I just call ’em things…
Okay, banned is probably not the right word, but that’s how it feels! I’ve been having issues with my rotator cuff, and the doctor I saw yesterday prescribed me physical therapy, only underhand serving in volleyball (like I’m a 9-year old or a 90-year old), and NO YOGA. #firstworldproblems I’m not actually sure how I…
Okay, banned is probably not the right word, but that’s how it feels! I’ve been having issues with my rotator cuff, and the doctor I saw yesterday prescribed me physical therapy, only underhand serving in volleyball (like I’m a 9-year old or a 90-year old), and NO YOGA. #firstworldproblems I’m not actually sure how I…
Disclaimer: I received this pair of Oofos sandals to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews! Amazing. That’s the word I would use to describe the Oofos Ooriginal Sport Sandals I tested out. You guys…
