Workouts
Favorite detergent for removing smells from athletic wear
Have you ever wondered if your laundry detergent is really getting your clothes clean, or just removing the visible stains and dirt? With loads of workout gear in my laundry room, I reached out to my mom friends to find out favorite detergents for removing mildew smells and funky ...read more
How to get an efficient jump rope workout
You know the drill, you have to make an effort to fit exercise into your daily routine. With a bananas schedule right now, (the kids are in-person some days and remote school some days), I make a plan A and plan B when it comes to self care and workouts. On days that are nuts all ...read more
Workouts to Get You Ready for Ski Season
As an avid skier and a lover of most winter sports, I take the pre-season pretty seriously. Fall is the time to make sure I ramp up my fitness routine so I can enjoy the snow all winter long. I like variety, so I've rounded up six workout to get you ready for ski season. Related: ...read more
Summer Fitness Jump Rope Challenge
With organized sports all but abandoned right now, parents have to get creative about workouts. If you want to keep the kids moving this summer all you need to do is grab a rope and start jumping. Related: Camp mom summer activities week two Jumping rope does wonders for ...read more
Online Yoga Options for Stay at Home Workouts
Stuck inside and longing to strike a pose? More and more yoga studios are opening online versions to help folks who are unable to make it to a studio. Here's a growing list online yoga options for stay at home workouts. I want to share some tips for fitting yoga into your mom ...read more
Three Recovery Tips for Hard Workouts
I don't let winter slow me down. In fact, I exercise more in the winter than any other time of the year. When the snow comes, you can find me skiing and enjoying the best of the season. This year, I've added Nordic skiing (aka cross country skiing) to my workout routine. With ...read more
Stylish fashion that will inspire workouts
How are your resolutions holding up? We're now almost two months into the year and it's time to check in and possibly recalibrate a bit. For me, resolutions are about trying to be your best self, not punishing yourself. I'm sharing fashion that will inspire your 2019 workouts ...read more
The Fitness App Every Woman Needs
Raise your hand if upping your fitness game is one of your goals for the new year. You know how important being active is to us at here at Momtrends, so imagine our excitement when we heard about the fitness app every woman needs. Gixo is a fitness app that offers live AND on ...read more
Tips for Tough Mudder 5K Challenge
Sign Up for Your Tough Mudder 5K If you are in a workout rut, or just going through a mini mom crisis, you've just got to give the Tough Mudder 5K Challenge a try. Give yourself a month to get ready and lasso in some friends. Trust me, you'll have the time of your life! Head ...read more
You Need This: Best Swimming Accessories
I'm an avid swimmer. My exercise of choice has always been swimming, and yes, I swim even in the winter. I love the flexibility swimming affords and that it doesn't do damage to my joints. Because I've been doing it for so long, I felt like I needed a little bit of a change. I ...read more
Fitting in Family Fitness
Fitting in workouts is never easy for busy parents. Add in the stress of the holidays and workout routines go right out the window. David Kirsch has a new book out to help us stay on the right path--David Kirsch's Ultimate Family Wellness: The No Excuses Program for Diet, ...read more
Workout Snack Ideas
I hate going to the gym or exercising on an empty stomach. It is not only an awful feeling as your stomach grumbles on the treadmill but feeling exhausted with no energy is not a great way to start a workout. Eating small meals or snacks before you exercise will not only give ...read more
Gabby Reece Talks Fitness
I consider myself a bit of a fitness buff, so it was a real treat to score an exclusive interview with one of my heroes, Gabby Reece. Gabby, 39, is a former pro-athlete, writer, TV host, and most importantly a mom. Gabby and I connected on the phone to talk about her new DVD set ...read more
Favorite Workout Fashions from ZUMBA
Working out is a incredible way for us to feel great about ourselves. One way that we love to kick-off a workout is by wearing vivid and comfortable workout clothing such as those from ZUMBA® Fitness. As moms we are always busy and having fun and affordable workout gear makes ...read more