Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Blending I was excited to get a Magic Bullet blender for Christmas. I'd like to use it to make some healthy smoothies or shakes. I'm not looking to do a cleanse or go on a liquid diet, but I thought this would be a good way to By Hayley • Jan 14, 2016 10:34 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Clean eating and where to start Hi Hayley, My question for you is, how can I start to eat "cleanly" without getting so hungry that I lose my way? I have young children who are reasonable eaters and a husband who eats anything. I feel great when I eat well and want it to By Hayley • Jan 08, 2016 11:13 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: 2015 Top 10 - #1 My number one, and most important, Fitness Takeaway for 2015 is: Mental Health Mental health is just as, if not more, important than our physical health. I was very open a few months back about my own struggles and battles with mental health (click here for a refresher), and I By Hayley • Dec 29, 2015 10:43 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: 2015 Top 10 - #2 The second to last Fitness Takeaway for 2015 is: Set Goals and Make a Plan Because you can’t have one without the other, and without either you will lack direction going forward. Spend these last few days of 2015 reflecting on your year, things you are proud of and By Hayley • Dec 24, 2015 11:05 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: 2015 Top 10 - #3 Number 3 on my list of the Top 10 Fitness Takeaways for 2015 is: Forget the Past and Look to the Future. We need to stop trying to be someone we used to be and instead grow into something we want to become. If you are a new mom and By Hayley • Dec 23, 2015 01:19 pm
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: 2015 Top 10 - #4 Number 4 on my Top 10 Fitness Takeaways for 2015 is: You will NEVER find time so you must MAKE time. We all only have 24 hours in each day to accomplish what needs to be accomplished, and as good as our intentions can be to fit in a workout By Hayley • Dec 22, 2015 02:40 pm
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: 2015 Top 10 - #5 For number 5 on my top 10 takeaways of 2015 I am going to tell you how to make the most of your workouts, regardless of the amount of time you have to get it done: Be prepared. Make sure your workout gear is ready to go the night before By Hayley • Dec 21, 2015 01:44 pm
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: 2015 Top 10 - #6 Number 6 on my list of Top 10 Fitness Takeaways of 2015 is: You need to keep upping the challenge. In my experience one of the main reasons why people stop exercising is because they have become bored with what they are currently doing. They are no longer feeling excited By Hayley • Dec 18, 2015 12:40 pm
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: 2015 Top 10 - #7 Number 7 on my list of 2015 Fitness Takeaways is: Invest in some cute workout clothes, especially a pair of hot, wild tights. It seems so simple, but investing in a few pieces of workout clothing that make you feel good will absolutely improve your workouts. Just think about it: By Hayley • Dec 16, 2015 04:55 pm
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: 2015 Top 10 - #8 Click here for #9 from yesterday. Coming in at number 8 on my list of Top 10 Fitness Takeaways for 2015 is: Find Your Tribe & Get Involved Whether you join a running club in your neighbourhood, a hiking group, a dance class, a recreational sports league or a yoga By Hayley • Dec 15, 2015 03:08 pm
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: 2015 Top 10 - #9 Click here for last week’s #10. Number 9 on my list of Top 10 Fitness Takeaways for 2015 is: You Get Out What You Put In This is one of the most frustrating parts of my job - clients who want to see results without putting in the work By Hayley • Dec 14, 2015 10:55 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: 2015 Top 10 - #10 I have been asked by long time reader Tierney to help her, and the rest of you, through what she describes as the toughest stretch of the year and keep you clear of all the holiday temptations. But what fun are the holidays without a little shortbread and wine? I By Hayley • Dec 11, 2015 02:31 pm
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Lifting Heavy Hi Hayley, Here's a bit about myself: I'm a 30 year old woman who's been in decent shape most of my life (I definitely like to train hard but LOVE my wine, cheese, chocolate and pasta!). I play soccer and enjoy hiking and running By Hayley • Dec 10, 2015 05:34 pm
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Fitness through the holidays Last weekend, I had the pleasure of sitting down with fellow trainer Eva Redpath, who is Canada’s Nike Master Trainer and based out of Toronto, to talk everything health and fitness. Among other things, we chatted about busy lives and how we work with our clients to help make By Hayley • Dec 03, 2015 02:54 pm
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Cold Weather Workouts Winter can be a tough time to get outside to exercise and it is easy to spend most of the long, dark days indoors, both working and working out. The air is cold, the ground is slippery and it is dark, both before and after work. But with proper preparation, By Hayley • Nov 26, 2015 01:58 pm
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: what is cardio? Dear Hayley, I've a question about what counts as cardio because, to be perfectly blunt, I hate most "cardio" workouts. I know it's important to my overall health and benefits me in a way weight training doesn't, but I'm so By Hayley • Nov 19, 2015 11:59 am