Corrie Alexander
Bio
Corrie is an ISSA-certified PT, fitness blogger, fiction-lover, and cat-mom from Ontario, Canada. Visit her website, thefitcareerist.com or realmofreads.com for book reviews and bookish tips.
Stories (51/0)
Is it Possible to Enjoy Hard Exercise?
If you dread exercise, chances are you have a tough time convincing yourself to do it. That’s why I always recommend that beginners start with activities they enjoy to develop a positive relationship with exercise. Typically, this involves low-to-moderate intensity exercises like walking, yoga, and dancing, or endurance cardio like jogging, cycling, and sports.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Longevity
6 Easy Baking Swaps to Healthify Your Treats
I baked a lot when I was younger, but as my career got busier, I stopped. I only tied on the apron again when lockdown began more than a year ago (as did many others!). It wasn’t long before I lived for those warm fluffy muffins and soft, chewy cookies fresh from the oven.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Feast
This Daily Routine Smashed My Fitness Plateau
I’d argue that few things are as frustrating as a fitness plateau, especially one that lasts a whole year. My fitness journey started in 2017, and over about 2.5 years, I lost 15 pounds through regular exercise. By the end of 2019, I was pretty healthy. I had more energy in my mid-thirties than I did in all my twenties.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Longevity
Make Sense of Your Introverted Friend: 5 Mysterious Behaviors Explained
I outed myself as a bonafide introvert in a recent post on Medium and went on to describe how uncomfortable it is for me to stand in a circle of people I don’t know that well. While the ensuing comments revealed that many fellow introverts found the situation relatable, it made me wonder about how strange an introvert’s behaviors must seem if you’re an extrovert.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Humans
How to Change Your Mindset for Success by Auditing Your Mental Diet
In my early-to-mid 20s, I didn’t have a whole lot of faith that I would accomplish much. I didn’t have an academic mind and took the “minimalist approach” to high school. The write-ups and dismissals from my first couple of part-time jobs also indicated I was decidedly not the model employee. I scraped through college with the lowest possible passing grades and graduated with no desire to pursue a career in my field of study. (Music.)
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Motivation
7 Career Tips I Learned from Bees
May 20th is World Bee Day, which the UN designated to raise awareness about the impact these small fuzzy insects have on our environment and how to protect them. (Shout out to Laquesha Bailey for bringing this to my attention in the Vocal Creator's Lounge!)
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Journal
5 Healthy Things to Do When You’re Injured and Can’t Exercise
This past weekend, I working on pushup variations when I pushed a little too far and royally tweaked my trapezius muscle. As a result, I’m currently writing this with a grumpy shoulder that can tolerate little more than heating pads and painkillers. Chances are, it’s going to be at least another week or two before I can lace up my trainers again.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Longevity
The Best Workout Apps for Crushing Your Fitness Goals
The hardest part of starting a home fitness regime is figuring out what exercises to do. That’s why fitness apps are so handy - they do all the planning for you. All you have to do is show up and follow along. But a quick browse through the app store will reveal a plethora of highly-rated fitness apps. Not all apps are equal, so which one do you download?
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Longevity
