Regular exercise is good for the mind, body, and soul, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to stay motivated. If you’re struggling to make it to the gym or your running shoes are at the back of the closet, there’s a good chance you’ve lost your motivation somewhere along the line. Fortunately, you can re-incentivize yourself with these five ways to find your fitness motivation: Dig Deep for ... Read more
How to Get Fit While Being a Parent in 2021
We know how difficult it is to juggle parenthood and self-care. Whether you used to be a regular gym-goer or fitness fanatic who wants to get back on track, or you want to get fit to be able to run after your toddlers, these five ways to get back into shape while simultaneously mastering the challenging world of parenting. Managing Your Time As you probably already know, being a ... Read more
My Experience Using the Tonal
In 2020 my husband and I replaced our gym membership with an at-home system called the Tonal. The Tonal is a smart home fitness system that is mounted on a wall. It features a 24-inch screen that you can select myriad workouts from, along with adjustable arms that you can attach various smart exercises pieces to. Your weight is adjusted digitally without you having to ever physically add any more ... Read more
How to Overcome Your Fear of the Gym
If you have never walked into a gym before, it's understandable to feel a little intimidated. With equipment that you don't know how to use, people with bodies you perceive to be better than yours, and rules that you don't yet understand, you can't be blamed for having some fear of the gym. It can be overwhelming for anybody, even for those who have gone to the gym but took a break in the ... Read more
How to Get Back to the Gym After a Long Break
If you have been out of the gym for a long time, getting back to your routine may seem a bit daunting. Whether your break came from an injury, the pandemic, or a vacation, staying out of the gym for long periods can cause you to lose your motivation. Fortunately, there are some steps that you can take to help you get back to your regular gym routine. They include:PlanThe first step you should ... Read more
The Benefits of Joining a Gym
If you haven’t been to a gym before, then you may feel intimidated at the idea of joining one. That's something that you are not alone in feeling; many people feel the same way. The gym is a motivating place to be, full of supportive people who are all in the same position as you -- to get active. I'm sharing six benefits of joining a gym (in a safe manner, i.e. social distancing):Expert ... Read more
Quarantine Birthday Gift Wish List 2021
Watermelon Sugar bath bomb from Musee Bath ** This post about quarantine birthday gift ideas contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! The pandemic has upended our lives for almost a year now. My last birthday, in February, was normal, before everything shut down and our lives were changed. ... Read more
10 Ways to Hit Your Fitness Goals Early
While total fitness is always a long-term project, there are ways to see more immediate results. Getting yourself in better shape within a short span isn’t an easy task. Often, you face the challenge of consistency, motivation, and even self-doubt. Reprogram your mind, body, and soul to achieve your fitness goals by integrating the following tips into your everyday life. Stop by the Doctor’s ... Read more
Tips to Get Motivated When You’re Not
Staying motivated is difficult when you’re just not feeling it. And although that might be OK on some days, it’s not so much when you have work and things to do, whether it’s at home or within the workplace. Sometimes lacking motivation is not an option. So how do you fix this? I'm sharing tips to get motivated when you're struggling. Hopefully this post will help you to get yourself back on track ... Read more
My 2021 Goals
Anyone else a little nervous to set goals this year? I don't want to set the expectations too high given the past year we've had. But I am a goal-oriented person and I find myself having a bit more motivation than usual, so goals seemed fitting to make right now. I'm sharing the 2021 goals I set for myself and why I want to achieve them. Use my NordicTrack bike more often. The measurable goal ... Read more