It’s that time of the year again… We’re around the best home-cooked meals that we’ve been waiting all year for, we’re bundled up in layers and giving ourselves a few too many cheat meals in the spirit of the season. Well, we’re here to tell you – and show you – that you CAN partake…
The season of giving is here. If you’re having trouble getting a gift for someone who loves boxing, we’ve got your back. Here are seven gifts that are sure to be a knockout this Christmas. 1. Gloves Depending on use, gloves should be replaced every three to four months. By giving the boxer in your…
For many it’s difficult to find a type of cardio that is enjoyable. And while running, the stair-stepper, cycling, the elliptical and other types of cardio can get the job done, they often feel monotonous. But don’t give up on cardio just yet. There is a solution to humdrum jogs or repetitive stair-steppers. And yes,…
If you’ve ever opened Instagram, chances are you’ve seen several famous fitness accounts. Health and fitness are more popular on social media channels than they’ve ever been – and it keeps growing! People look to these accounts for motivation, workout ideas and tips. Fitness influencers on Instagram are sometimes shamed for showing off too much…
If you haven’t heard of the fitness fashion trend “Athleisure”, please put down your palm pilot, because this trend is going to completely change your life. Remember when leggings became popular again and the heavens aligned because it was possible to make clothes you worn in public comfortable? Welcome to Athleisure, friends. – ath·lei·sure –…
There are some important components to fitness such as exercise and eating properly that are critical toward developing a healthy lifestyle. But there is one sleeping giant that is the key to unlocking your fitness goals: A good night’s rest. And that’s no joke. Sleep is so important in the sports and fitness world that…
After a Boxing 60 or Kickboxing 45, your workout gear has been put to the test burning up to 1,000 calories! There’s nothing worse – or more embarrassing – than having smelly workout clothes. Has this happened to you before you even started your workout? Chances are, you aren’t washing your workout gear correctly. Your workout…
Everyone is a fighter, whether they know it or not. People battle emotions, perceptions, their bodies and more. This means that there is plenty of opportunity to help those who are struggling off the ropes. And that is where Humanity and Hope United gets in the ring. Humanity and Hope facilitates the tearing down of…
We’ve all been there: the alarm goes off, and we quickly realize the sun still hasn’t risen and our brain starts thinking that neither should we. We end up hitting the snooze button so many times that we scramble just to make it to work on time and have completely missed the morning class that…
Hi everyone! My name is Samantha Bowers and I write the fitness and wellness blog, “The Fit Brunette.” My goal is to help people live a balanced lifestyle by sharing healthy recipes, workouts and fitness tips on my blog and Instagram, @samanthabowers_. I am a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise and…