Healthy, Fit & Barefoot with Carrie A Groff
Personal Trainer educating people on how to do simple daily habits to live healthy & fit lives!
Happy Friday my friends! I tell my clients all the time that they need to keep moving to stay fit...especially on the days when I'm not working out with them. We have become a nation of couch potatoes and "sit-at-my-desk all day" or "hunched over my phone all day" kind of nation. The average American… Continue reading 10,000 Steps? Is it Necessary?
Happy Friday my friends! Many of you know..especially if you follow me on Instagram...that I'm a huge fan of Yoga. I practice every single day. I started back in February of 2014 doing my first "yoga challenge" with FitApproach and I was hooked after that. I wanted to learn more about it so I turned… Continue reading Yoga for Weight Loss and So Much More
Happy Friday my friends! Do you find yourself questioning if you should go Paleo or Keto or Low Carb? The debate over the best way to eat is not going away (and never will). There will always be a new diet or way of eating...and if you find one that works for you and your… Continue reading 7 Foundational Healthy Habits
Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, finish a race, or climb that mountain, fitness probably plays a role in your new year's resolution. A recent study found that only 8% of people actually keep their resolutions. 8%! In order to avoid being a part of the 92% of the population who lose… Continue reading 4 Ways to Get Fit BEFORE the New Year!
Happy Friday my friends! You don't have to be a "muscle-head" to start working out and you don't have to lift crazy heavy weights. As an in-home personal trainer I teach my clients how to start a fitness program from the comfort of their homes. Anyone...male or female, at any age can get started. So,… Continue reading Unique Gifts for Fitness Lovers under $30
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something. Please check out my disclosure policy for more details. You don't need a ton of equipment to set up your own home gym. I've been working out from home since I was a senior in… Continue reading How to Set Up Your Own Home Gym
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something. Please check out my disclosure policy for more details. Happy Friday my friends! Starting this Sunday, September 24th is Active Aging Week and it runs until September 30th. There is also Women’s Health and Fitness Day… Continue reading 7 Dumbbell Exercises for Active Aging Week
Hello my friends! I'm adding in an extra blog post in this week, because I just had to share with you this fun challenge that I just joined and think you should join me too! Especially, if you have been a bit lackadaisical this summer and have let your fitness fall to the back burner.… Continue reading Get Your #AssOffTheCouch 30-Day Challenge!
Happy Friday my friends!! I had another killer workout this morning! Most of you who know me, know that I'm a morning person! I love getting up early, working out, having coffee and starting my day right away. I'm not the type of person that needs an hour or two to slowly mosey around and… Continue reading Workout Motivation – Why Some Have It…and Some Don’t
Bodyweight training is any exercise you do with only your bodyweight...like push-ups and planks. Weight training is exercises where you add resistance to the exercise like dumbbell squats and dumbbell curls. (or any resistance machine at the gym) Bodyweight training is usually best for beginners and some people prefer to only do bodyweight exercises. I… Continue reading Bodyweight Training vs. Weight Training
