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If you know anything about me, then you know I will try almost anything that fitness has to offer.. enter the BUNGEE! I have been following bungee fitness for almost a year, seeking out where to find, take and try this fitness phenomenon. In my search, I came up with Thailand, Arizona, Florida and Europe. I was even planning a trip to travel to Arizona just to take this class!.. Talk about a Fitness Field Trip. After letting the bungee topic rest for a while, it resurfaced ag

Fall has officially arrived. Summer vacation is over and schedules are "back to business". This is the time of the year where fitness often falls off the agenda. SMILE4Fitness wants to remind you why exercise and fitness is so important. So here are 10 Reasons to Fall (back) in Love with Fitness! To keep you motivated, enjoy a 10 minute FREE workout at the end of the blog. #1 Exercise can help prevent and reverse some chronic diseases. Regular physical activity can decrease b

There are some exercises that I just love and will always go to! Believe it or not, my top 5 exercises are very familiar ones that may seem simple, but are very versatile and effective. So here are my top 5 exercises, and why I love them: 5. Step-ups: Step ups are an awesome way to get cardio, strength (leg work) and core in! You can use an exercise step, a bleacher, bench, curb or your staircase at home, so there's no excuse for lack of equipment. Start off with a simple up

I was recently asked to consider my WHY? That is why I do what I do. For me, the answer has always been simple. I love to motivate and show people that exercise and fitness is not some horrific experience that they are dreading; rather, it is a wonderful outlet with so many physical, mental, spiritual and emotional benefits. In reflecting on my purpose, my mission, and the very reason why I continue to SMILE4Fitness, I discovered that not only was I born to do this, but exer