Summer has officially been in full swing for over a month now, and I don’t know about your kids, but before school was out mine were chomping at the bit, anxiously awaiting our family’s summer plans. So what are your plans for the rest of the summer? Are you planning a big trip? Spending some time at the beach? Are the kids attending a camp …

Now that the kids are out of school they are involved in many other activities which has me running around town more than ever. All of these extra activities for them means less gym time for me, so I’m doing more at-home workouts and am always open to an opportunity to stay fit. Each of them have different activities which  include taking my son to …

Today is my rest day – well from the gym anyway – which really means “clean the house, do the laundry and a lot of cooking day”. I started today like every other day, with my coffee in hand, then cozy up in my favorite chair. I like to talk with God and then catch up on some of my favorite apps and social media …

Although I mix up my routine quite frequently, these are a few of my favorite core-strengthening exercises. They are definitely a bit more challenging and sure to keep you from getting bored from the traditional crunches. Hanging Knee Raises When I first started doing these I was not strong enough to support myself, putting a strain on my shoulders so I started using arm slings …

      (As appeared on Pumpup, April 29, 2015) Donna has been tirelessly dedicated to a lifestyle of regular exercise and healthy eating for many years. “I wanted to look better before I turned 40, and to be healthy and happy on the inside as well,” she confirmed. “Once I started to notice positive changes, that just fueled me keep working even harder.” When …