Showing posts with label weight training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight training. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Top 5 Active/Fitness Apps of My 2013

The past year saw a much more active Audrey, and a lot of it was assisted by some great apps I found this year, many of them free. If you'd like some new, encouraging, uplifting apps for your mobile, here are my top 5 for the year.


ActiveSide: I'm eagerly awaiting for this to become a social media site outside of an app. If you need encouragement or a more uplifting place when your goals seem far out, this is a great solution. Instead of liking posts, users "cheer" people on. Additionally, you can post about and discover new activities. It's also free.

JEFIT: If you like weight training, this app is a golden treasure chest. You can find new lifts to do by muscle to spice up a boring day and get specific instructions on how to do new lifts by animation and step-by-step instructions. Additionally, you can track your workouts and find new programs by goal. It's also free.

Seconds: Like cardio? Have you tried intervals or tabatas? This app is great for HIIT, circuits, tabatas, and more. Additionally, with the Pro version, you can save timers. I've improved my cardio and 2 mile time with this substantially and you have great flexibility to personalize your cardio.

Nike Training Club: If you do in-home workouts or don't have gym access, this app is golden. You can pick workouts based on your goals, muscle groups, and intensity. Pro-athlete workouts are also included and you can earn bonuses and badges. If you don't know how to do an exercise, you can watch and listen to a demo, even in the middle of a workout. A "coach" tells you exactly when to switch exercises and encourages you at crucial moments. Great for cardio and overall body work. FREE!

Yoga Studio: Whether you're a beginner or seasoned yogi, Yoga Studio is a great addition to your fitness arsenal. You can pick from pre-planned yoga sessions or make your own, tweaking how long poses are held and repeated. Once you've picked your class, you can choose music and sounds while listening to a soothing voice tell you exactly what to do. The best part is this is totally free, unlike an expensive class. A great way to relax and recharge without getting too 'out there.'

Do you have any great apps for the new year? Jump start your resolutions with these apps and kick some ass!




Saturday, October 12, 2013

Workout Gear

Life is about taking chances, ya? Kinda what this blog is about.. :)

I've been at the gym a LOT recently, wearing out my same old clothes over and over. Which is fine, but sometimes you want that awesome gymwear. So, I've been thinking about making my own! I've been working on a fitness site and thinking about putting clothes on it for sale. Here's an example of a design:




Is this something that y'all like? I'm wondering if I could actually sell them or not. Excited to (possibly) hear from you!

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Lift, Lift, Lift!

Ah the life of a never-ending college student... Late nights after lifting, procrastinated homework, copious amounts of tea and coffee...........

My point is I'm tired, but I'd like to share a video I found quite awhile ago but that I've often thought about. I think she has some solid advice on weight training and overall changing your mindset towards lifting. It's geared towards girls but I think much of it is universal.

Key point: Lift heavy, stop endless rep'ing, and stop worrying about "bulking."


Rachel Guy is a fitness model and instructor from good old Australia and you can like her Facebook page if this video impresses you: Athletic Fox on FB