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6 Impressive Core Workouts For Runners

by Nellie August 24, 2016

6 Impressive Core Workouts For Runners

Strong runners need a strong core. Here's 6 core workouts for runners to keep you strong and injury free

If there is one thing that every runner should have–it’s a strong core. Our core is at the center of our body holding us upright when we run and keeping us from toppling over when we become exhausted. The stronger your core, the less likely you are to get all slumpy (my new word!) when you run.

A few weeks ago I mentioned briefly about my never ending battle with my Diastasis Recti. After I wrote about it, I had a lot of you reach out and thanked me for talking about my struggle. It is one of those things that is a by product of multiple births, and although I recovered quickly after my first born, it’s been really hard to recover after my second born.

Today I am sharing some diastasis recti specific abs exercises that will activate the deep core muscles and start the healing process. I am also sharing 5 more fantastic (normal) ab routines for EVERYONE in the latest installment of our very popular Workouts For Runners Series!

Check out Abs Exercises You Can Do For Diastasis Recti and 5 other abs exercises in our workouts for runners series!

Sarah @ Run Far Girl

Carly @ Fine Fit Day

Laura @ This Runner’s Recipes

Angela @ Happy Fit Mama

Allie @ Vita Train 4 Life (a video!)

Check out more Workouts For Runners:

Speed Workouts For Runners

Hill Workouts For Runners: Beat The Beast!

Upper Body Workouts For Runners

Two A Day Workouts For Runners

6 Amazing Indoor Workouts For Runners

5 Easy Injury Prevention Tips For Runners

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How often do you work on your core?

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That One Time I Completely Geeked Out At The NFL Offices

by Nellie August 23, 2016

NFL Fan Style Women's Fashion-0995 So I know I say this pretty much all the time, but this MAY be the coolest thing I’ve ever done as a blogger. Really.

Okay at LEAST top five!

I was invited to the NFL offices to check out the new line of women’s fashion for the upcoming season and I seriously almost broke a nail trying to reply YES as quickly as possible. The NFL super fan inside of me is here waiting patiently until I can watch football from 1-11pm every Sunday. The one that takes her tablet in the kitchen so that I can watch the game while I cook meals for the week? Yes. You can safely say yes. Champion of her Fantasy Football league last year? Yes, you can safely say I will be there.

When I arrived I had to take a deep breath and gather myself, because I am a professional. That lasted for exactly six seconds as I shared my giddy excitement with every NFL staff member I came across. It’s a miracle I didn’t selfie everything and everyone in there.

NFL Women’s Fashion

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When it comes to dressing up for games, I am more of a girl who will wear a oversized men’s jersey or like a tee. I am happy to say that we now have a TON more choices. Really cute and sexy tops that have you looking SUPER cute while still representing for your team.

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Plus everyday tops including gorgeous plaid tops that were cute for weekend wear or just lounging around the house.

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NFL Women’s Accessories

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Can we chat about how amazing these accessories are? We already know that I am a huge Dooney & Bourke fan, so when I saw these gorgeous purses I was all the way infatuated.

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The Alex and Ani bracelets, again, I’ve chatted before about my Alex & Ani obsession so Seeing my favorite teams bracelets was just…sigh. (Dear Husband, if you are reading this we have an anniversary in less than two weeks–HINT HINT HINT)

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NFL Junior’s Collection

The NFL Junior’s Collection is also gorgeous and I’m not sure what it says about my own style that I’d totally wear any of these outfits.

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The Tour of the NFL Offices

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The folks at the NFL offices were nice enough to give me a full tour of the office. I tried to keep it together as much as I could but it was a failure. I couldn’t hide the giddy. Never in my life have I felt like such an uncontrollable dork. The office itself was just so beautifully detailed, I kinda wish that I could decorate my own house just like this.

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We went to different floors, that were themed (one for the fan, one for the game, the teams etc). My head nearly exploded (no lie) when I saw the Vince Lombardi trophy up close and personal. I couldn’t touch it but man, she was gorgeous. We also got to see every single Super Bowl ring up close and personal, including the most recent Super Bowl 50 ring that was well…blingtastic.

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This football fanatic was SO excited to be there and have the experience! For more information and to check out the collection for all ages and genders, check out NFLshop.com.

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You don't need lots of equipment to have a great workout at home. Check out these great and effective body weight exercises!

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20 Effective Body Weight Exercises – No Equipment Required

by Nellie August 8, 2016

20 Effective Body Weight Exercises – No Equipment Required

You don't need lots of equipment to have a great workout at home. Check out these great and effective body weight exercises!

There are many times when I hear from friends who admire my fitness lifestyle but don’t know quite where to start with theirs. People who don’t workout generally think that you need a super fancy gym membership, or a high priced personal trainer or a lofty piece of equipment in order to get fit. The easiest thing to start with is body weight exercises. It costs nothing, all it requires is a little determination and consistency.

You don't need lots of equipment to have a great workout at home. Check out these great and effective body weight exercises!

Truth is, you don’t need a gym to have a tough workout. You can create your own routine with these manageable effective body weight exercises that will keep you fit and trim from the inside of your home.

Looking for a no cost way to start your exercise routine? Check out 20 Effective Body Weight Exercises -- No Equipment Needed

Today I am sharing 20 Effective Body Weight Exercises to help someone out there that might want to get started with a new routine, but is not quite sure how. You can do these in your home, with no one watching, or you can do them on the gym floor. Body weight exercises are the most effective types of workouts because you are using all of your body weight as resistance. They are not the easiest but they have proven to be super effective!

According to Wikipedia:

Bodyweight exercises are strength training exercises that use the individual’s own weight to provide resistance against gravity. Bodyweight exercises can enhance a range of biomotor abilities including strength, power, endurance, speed, flexibility, coordination and balance.

Check them out below!