Posts in Heathy Living
Dating in 2018 by Lauren Nanni

Dating, freaking hard right? I guess it’s hard until you find the right person, but getting there can feel like the world’s greatest challenge. We’re all different–different needs, wants, thoughts, perspectives and so on, all of which impact how well we mesh with other peeps. It can feel like a lot and even more so if we don’t even know what we want and or offer! Speaking from my own experience, learning more about myself allowed me to have a better sense of the relationship I was looking for along with my own strengths, weaknesses, musts, and no thanks. It’s a constant learning process but definitely worth the journey.

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What Type of Cardio Is Right For YOU?

Did you know that there are three different types of cardio? It may seem difficult to decide which type is right for your body and your goals. Which is why Datefit is here to clear things up for you!

Type 1 LISS: Stands for low-intensity steady state cardio. LISS is an aerobic exercise that results in fat loss but no metabolic afterburn effect. LISS is categorized by heart rates between 100 and 130 bpm (can be monitored using Fitbit, Apple Watch, heart rate monitor, etc). Examples of low-intensity steady state cardio: walking or biking for 30 minutes. Who would benefit from this type of cardio? Strength or powerlifting athletes, individuals that need to create a caloric deficit, those who work sedentary (sitting) jobs, older population, overweight individuals, those that benefit from cardio for stress reasons.

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How to Start Your Fitness Journey With 5 Easy Steps.

The toughest part about starting your fitness journey is... to simply BEGIN! We all start somewhere, but that should not keep you from reaching your goals. Datefit wants to help you become the best version of yourself, so this week we're giving you 5 easy tips to conquer your fitness goals this month.

One of the top reasons people shy away from the gym is the intimidation from the gym regulars, which we call this "gymtimidation." This could come from the hulk in the squat rack grunting to the entire weight room or the fit chick taking workout selfies in the mirror. While these people may be "regulars" at the gym, they were once first-timers too!

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New Year, New You? - Datefit's Tips for Setting Resolutions in 2018.

The new year is the perfect time to turn start fresh - with 365 chances to work towards your New Years resolutions. While most resolutions tend to fall off after the first few months, Datefit wants to help you set goals that you can keep crushing all the way through 2018!

To become the best version of yourself in the New Year, you have to set goals that are S.M.A.R.T.

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Become an Early Bird in the Gym: 5 Tips from Datefit to Squeeze in Your Workout Before a Busy Work Day.

As far as gym excuses go, we’ve heard them all at Datefit…

“I want to be in better shape, but I just don’t have the time!”

“I’m sure I’d look like that to, if I didn’t have a full-time job.”

“I really want to hit the gym later, but I have no motivation after 8 hours of work.” 

This list could go on for days, but that’s not what you came here for. With the holiday season right around the corner, fitting in a workout can seem like an impossible task.

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