move with nicole fitness blog

“I don’t want to get bulky.” “Weights are intimidating.” “Lifting weights is for guys.” Be honest, ladies — how many times have you said this to yourself when the topic…

Pumpkin may be the star of the fall and winter seasons, but there’s another type of squash that deserves equal — if not more — attention: butternut squash. It might look…

Running gets your heart beating, your blood pumping, and your breath heavy — so, yes, it most certainly counts as cardio. But is running the best kind of cardio? And can…

Tahini is a paste made from hulled sesame seeds with a velvety smooth texture. It’s commonly made into a sauce across North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. You…

Sit-ups and crunches work your abs, but they aren’t the only exercises you can do to build a strong core. It’s important to incorporate moves that target your obliques — like bicycle…

It’s tough to beat the biceps-building power of the classic dumbbell curl—  unless you add a pause like you will with the isometric variation on this page. Holding a 90-degree…

When it comes to keeping your quad muscles strong and healthy, stretching is as important to your routine as strengthening exercises are. Lying quad stretches really target the front of your legs to…

These Cinnamon Crumb Donuts give big crumb cake vibes — from the fluffy cake-like donut to the tender, sweet crumb topping. Each gorgeous donut contains 14 grams of protein, so…

You know you need to fuel up properly before you work out, but post-exercise nutrition is also important. What you eat after a workout can help replenish your body and…