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Autumn Workout Playlist

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Autumn Workout Playlist

Summer is well and truly over so it’s time for a change when it comes to my workout music; my last playlist was My Summer Workout Playlist.  New fitness goals always coincide with the change in the seasons for me so what better excuse to update my playlist.  So if you are after some workout music inspiration as always it’s 15 songs from me, which I’ve put together as an Infographic.

All the songs in my workout music playlists are available to purchase through iTunes and other online music stores such as Amazon.

Updating workout music can help increase your motivation when it comes to training and achieving fitness goals. Click To Tweet

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Autumn Workout Playlist Tracks 2016

In the Name of Love – Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha

Cold Water – Major Lazer, Justin Beiber MØ

R.I.P – Rita Ora & Tinnie Tempah

Perfect Illusion – Lady GaGa

Starving (ft. Zedd) – Hailee Steinfield & Grey

On My Mind – Ellie Goulding

Closer (ft. Halsey) – The Chainsmokers

Starboy (ft. Daft Punk) – The Weeknd

Can You Hear Me (ft. Skepta, JME & Ms. D) – Wiley

The Greatest – Sia & Kendrick Lamar

Jealous (The Rooftop Boys Remix) – Nick Jonas

Trap Queen – Fetty Wap

Omen (ft. Sam Smith) – Disclosure

Work – Iggy Azalea

Kiss the Sky – Jason Derulo

How often do your update your workout music?

What are your favourite workout songs?

 

 

My daughter’s Second Blog Post

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My Daughter’s Second Blog Post

Ok, so it’s been a while but life’s busy when you are 10!  Anywhoo, my daughter decided to post a Pizza Pinwheel recipe on her blog today.  My contribution apart from taking pics was of course the washing up.  Still it was nice to see her doing something she loved, being creative and away the ipad for a whole Saturday afternoon.

So from Imogen Online,  enjoy the second installment; Easy n Cheesy Pizza Pinwheels Recipe.  Easy to make, better to share!

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Second blog post and recipe from my daughter; Easy N Cheesy Pizza Pinwheels. Yum! Click To Tweet

My Blogging Journey

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My Blogging Journey, 12 Months On

12 months ago I published my very first blog post; yikes reading it still makes me cringe but it marked the start of creative process that I have (for most of the time) enjoyed.  So after 12 months of blogging I think it’s a good time to reflect, don’t you think?  Am I still passionate about the reasons why I started this blog in the first place?  So I guess these are the blogging tips I have picked up along the way.

 What’s worked?

Linking back to older posts has allowed me to share older content that new visitors would not have seen as not all visitors will dig down to older posts previously published.  I’ve also discovered a great plugin called Revive Old Post, fab for retweeting old posts and I can set my own parameters for what gets re-tweeted.

Revamped my site by changing the theme.  My new theme, Kerli, is more me, easy to customise, easy to navigate and it’s design is responsive so easy to read on tablet, desktop or smartphone.  I recommend you read this great article, whether a newbie blogger or looking to change your blog theme.

Appreciating the importance of Blog maintenance, it’s also a great way of updating content and source of inspiration if you get a touch of bloggers block.  Read my blog post on Blog Maintenance for tips and advice.

Upgraded my Canva account to Canva Work; this has helped me to organise my designs more efficiency and the ‘magic resize, option saves time as well as providing design consistency when adapting blog designs across the different social media platforms.

Engaged more with Pinterest; I absolutely love this social media platform and found that I have got more visitors coming to my blog via Pinterest than Twitter, Facebook or via online search.

Following other bloggers has inspired me to present my content differently, take a different approach to how I design my graphics but most importantly to ALWAYS be myself when I write!  Some of my favourite bloggers include White Oak Creative, Wonderlass, byRegina.com, Carly Rowena and Kayla Itsines.

What do I need to work on?

My photography skills still need major room for improvement but I’ve not quite thrown on the towel.  It’s all about getting as much practice as possible and being more organised.  Pinterest, as always has been a great source of inspiration and advice.

I’ve taken onboard  advice from some fab bloggers, these articles have been particulary useful:

5 Time Saving Tips for Blog Photography – great tips from itspinkpot.com

10 Photography Tips for (not only) Bloggers – practical advice and source of inspiration from Thirteen Thoughts

Using different blog post formats; I think I tend to be very samey with the format of my blog posts so I need to work on publishing content in different formats especially those that potentially attract more readers.  These include Lists, How To Guides, Curated content, Tips and Advice.  This blog post from A Girl Obsessed offers fab ideas for different types of Blog Posts that gets loads of views.

Engaging more with fellow bloggers.  I guess I’m a bit shy when it comes to commenting on other bloggers blog posts but I know from having read the advice from other blogs that commenting on posts can help to grow readership on your own blog posts.  So I guess I need to overcome the shyness and engage more!

What are my blogging goals for the future?

I suppose it’s really to keep blogging and not worry about the frequency of publishing posts.  I know most blog advice recommends consistency and a regular schedule when you post which I do agree with if you want to engage and grow readership but I’m not going to beat myself up if I still fall short on this.

Do I still have that passion to continue to blog?

Honestly?  The passion for my blog has at times dwindled.  Partly because there has been a lot this year to contend with on a personal basis but I have enjoyed the paths that  blogging has taken me down.  I’ve discovered new interests, read more, flexed my brain in different ways and have totally loved the whole process of being creative.  The original goals of why I started this blog still remain but I’ve struggled to committing the time I’ve needed to grow readership.  But you know what?  I’m perfectly happy with that.  I will continue to blog but I’m not stressing over how often I will try and publish or obsess over stats. I intend to enjoy the blogging process and see where this blog takes me in the next 12 months!

Thank you for reading this.  Do you blog?  What are the positives you have taken from blogging?  Have you any blogging tips or advice for the newbie blogger?

 

My Full Body Workout #2

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My Full Body Workout #2

This is my second of 2 full body workouts.  This workout and My Full Body Workout #1 have been put together on the basis that although I might be short on time I can still get in a decent workout.

No supersets involved, mid-range reps for me have allowed to push up the weights up for some of the exercises.  With warm-up and taking my time, this work out takes me roughly 40 mins.  I’ve been aiming to do this in rotation with workout #1 twice a week. so far that’s worked.  On the days I’m not at the Gym I try and get a run in or a HIIT session.  For ideas for HIIT check out my Pinterest Board – The Body Coach Workouts.

Life getting hectic, instead of sacrificing your gym visits take the opportunity to re-think your training routine. Click To Tweet

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How do you fit your fitness into daily life?  Have you had to adapt your fitness routine when things are hectic or does it get put on the back burner?

Disclaimer

I am not a Personal Trainer or Medical Professional.

All the views expressed on this blog are my own,  I am an experienced Runner and train regularly at the Gym.  All my workouts have been designed to suit my own fitness capabilities and goals but I am happy to share for those looking inspiration, workout ideas or motivation.

Before embarking on any form of exercise or fitness programme or if you have any medical conditions or injuries please seek professional medical advice.

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