Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
5 Fun Exercise Games For Body and Mind
Many people think of exercise and picture a treadmill or elliptical machine inside a 24-hour gym or fitness facility. And, even though -- as a whole -- society has become much more healthy conscious in recent years, that misconception still exists. Getting healthy...
Why It’s Important to Stay in Shape Over the Holidays (Win a Holiday Prize Pack Too!)
DC-area friends ----> Win a Holiday Prize Pack from Alive Juices! It includes: 8 fresh-made juices from Alive Juices Health coaching session with Natalie Taggart, Certified Holistic Health Spa Retreat Package from Sugar House Day Spa *Click HERE and enter the...
Protein Powder: My Fitness Nutrition Revolution With GNC PUREEDGE
*Thanks to GNC PUREDGE for sponsoring today's discussion I've started a love affair with protein powder. I'm no nutritionist but most fitness peeps like myself know you need protein to build muscle effectively. For awhile, I was over all the protein people were...
Infertility: Feeling Empty — Literally
*My initial post on infertility My whole life, my stomach has always been something to keep flat -- or at least not too mushy. It's been the bikini's biggest battle and in those hard years, an obsession of the most debilitating kind. I've learned to fill it...
Icebreaker: Your Fitness Friends Will LOVE This
Does anyone else have the hardest time EVER finding the right gifts for people? I often feel like I'm wasting my money buying stuff that people may not even want. It's so stressful! It's a little easier for those of us that like fitness because you know there's always...
Plyometrics & SAQ Training in Lorna Jane Fabulousness
You guys know I've been studying my butt off for my upcoming NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam (knock on wood!). One thing I've been learning a lot about is plyometrics and speed, agility and quickness (SAQ) training. Of course I'd heard of these things before but...