It is no secret that I love to run.  But as I’ve developed as a runner these last few years, I’ve learned a lot about being a balanced athlete – doing more than just the one thing that you love.  The first year that I was losing weight and learning about health and nutrition, I mostly just ran.  But after a year or so, Casey convinced me that to be a better athlete I needed to start doing regular weight training.

In just one short month of doing weights three times a week, it was indescribable how much better I looked.  My arms and back had definition, and I felt so much stronger.  Not to mention how much faster I got as a runner!  I am a firm believer that weight training and cross-training cardio is essential for staying toned and in your best shape.  Below are some of my posts about our weight training routines, and the other types of cardio I do to mix things up – hot yoga, biking, and more!


Workouts:

Heavy Lifting – exercises to do with heavier weights

At-Home Circuit Workout – alternates weights and running

Building the Home Gym - adding to our free weight collection
Adding More Weight – adding barbell exercises to the weight routine
15 Strength Exercises that You Can Do at Home