You don't need a membership to the gym to get fit and lose weight!

I was stoked to come across this article today!  I teach a class with free weights in the gym every week, and this article made me realize how great free weight work outs really are!

The great thing about them is you don't have to have a membership to the gym.  You can get some free weights and work-out at your own home!  Hope you enjoy the article.  

11 Benefits of Drinking Water

Ever wonder why water is so important? Click on the link above to find out just a few!

If you are getting sick of water, try adding things like fresh slices of lemon, lime, cucumber, oranges, grapefruit, coconut oil, and other yummy spices. Get creative! You have to have an awesome water bottle thought.

It helps to have an awesome water bottle with you at all times. We have a water bottle like this
Even my 18 month old can drink from it. I find myself constantly filling it up! I need to buy one for my son and my daughter so they stop drinking mine!

Yin-Yang Fitness: The Best of Both Worlds

Check out this link to read about the importance of Eastern and Western based exercise techniques.

If you are a cardio junkie, and have reached a plateau in your exercise regime like I have, you can try these weighted hand gloves

They will help you tone your upper body and burn more calories doing what you are already doing, but adding some more intensity.

If you are a yoga or pilates junkie, and have reached a plateau there, try this

I also use Pilates rings regularly when I teach bootcamp classes at the gym. I. L.O.V.E. them. If you hate to do push-ups, these are a great alternative!