Welcome to the Lifting the Dream Blog! We're thrilled to have you here. Our blog is the perfect place to stay up-to-date on the latest fitness trends, workout tips, and healthy lifestyle inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned gym-goer or just starting your fitness journey, we've got something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by our amazing community of fitness enthusiasts.
How to Balance Parenthood and Fitness
There are so many responsibilities and things that need to be done on a daily basis that making time for yourself sometimes seems impossible and quite honestly, some days it is impossible.
10 things to Do When Your Gym is Closed
This heartbreaking realization that places of fitness, providing communities that promoted a healthy lifestyle, were suffering was just one of the ways that Covid wrecked havoc on the world.
Pandemic-Friendly Tips on Staying Healthy
Staying home doesn’t have to be a drag, and you can still get a lot done. By staying connected with your loved ones, making sure you move your body daily, and continuing to feed your body what it needs (and craves), you can avoid homebound burnout.
How to Stay Motivated While on Vacation
I mean, to be honest, I wouldn’t blame you if you don’t want to read further. We’re going to talk about how to stay motivated to workout while on vacation.
Navigating Lockdown: How Australian's Handled Closed Gyms
People are getting creative, and unconventional, in true Australian fashion. I’ve seen people hip-thrusting microwaves, squatting holding full suitcases, and using water jerry cans as kettlebells.
How to Use Your Monthly Cycle to Increase Performance
The difference between the best times to go hard in the paint or take a rest day from the gym could be your missing key to actually reaching your potential.
Not Every Workout Should Make You Sore
Don’t let the gym homie that is there every day and night convince you that you need to be there every day or that you need to be sore every day. They are wrong.
The Importance of Hand Care As An Athlete
If you have gotten a hand tear before, it's likely that before you even started the workout, your hands were on the dryer side. When you apply chalk or wear gymnastics grips with no chalk, your hands get even drier.
Why You Should Run An Obstacle Course Race
An Obstacle Course Race is not about perfection; it's about progress. It's about proving to yourself that you are capable of more than you ever imagined.
3 Reasons You Should Be Playing Sports Again
As kids, we play in the sandbox, get dirty in the mud looking for worms, and run around in our bathing suits in the front yard with the slip-n-slide and neighborhood kids. Inhibitions are pretty much all gone; society deems us too young to worry about the woes of the world.
Flex in Style: The Unrivaled Coolness of Weightlifting
By Malia Warren Today we're here to convince you that weightlifting is one of the coolest sports around. Yes, watching people lift insane amounts of weight is awesome, but have you seen the outfits? If you've ever stepped foot into a weightlifting gym or witnessed elite athletes performing their jaw-dropping...
What is the "Murph" Workout?
If you've been in the community of fitness or someone is close to you that does CrossFit, or if you haven't been sleeping under a rock, you've heard of "Murph". But what is it?
5 Other Fitness Activities to Try TODAY
We do what we're comfortable with, especially when it comes to fitness.
How to Clean Your Knee Sleeves
You just slayed a workout. You lifted all the things and sweat all the sweat. You had some badass Donut knee sleeves for those squats. You looked good. The workout is done and it’s time to remove your gear. And now, you don’t smell good. Make your gear smell so good, kittens are happy. We’ve...
Is Weightlifting Safe?
By Malia Warren I distinctly remember my parents response to me joining a CrossFit gym. "Be careful. Don't hurt yourself. Do you know what you're doing?" These are valid questions for sure. I questioned my sanity a couple of times at first when I stepped into the CF gym for...
How Yoga Can Benefit Your Strength Training
By Malia Warren, Trina Gorny Yoga is the sh*t. If you've done it before, you know the benefits. Sure it's a little awkward your first time (or even 10th time) as you try to get into the flow of the class, learn the names of the positions, and control your breathing. As...
How Weightlifting Can Teach You Self-Control
Exercising a little self-control and knowing when to stop or reduce training can help you become a more well-rounded athlete anyway.
How Physical Fitness Can Benefit Those In Addiction Recovery
By CONSTANCE HATHAWAY At Lifting the Dream, we're building a community. We're building an aesthetic of inclusion and are damn proud of it. To facilitate that mindset, we like to talk about "uncomfortable" topics - Do you remember last year when we talked about women peeing while lifting? Yup,...
How to Create Your Own Personalized Gym Gear
Lifting the Dream has been customizing gear since 2018. Our items are carefully crafted, high-quality, and printed right here in sunny Florida. Read more to see how you can create some unique lifting gear.
How to Clean Your Lifting Gear Velcro®
In order for your belt to function properly your hook and loop attachment needs to stay functional and free of debris. We're going to give you some tips on how to care for your belt so you can PR even longer!