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Melanie Fields

Simply Fit

Melanie is a busy mom of two boys, trying to find simple ways to live a fit and healthy lifestyle. She has a passion for fitness and inspiring others. She strives to lead by example, fitting in her workouts every day and learning to find a balance between healthy eating and her obsession with Starbucks! She is addicted to social media and likes to stay up to date on the latest fitness & nutrition trends. She loves sharing tips & tricks for staying in shape, and staying motivated, with other moms! She is a certified Turbo Kick instructor, and she is working on becoming a personal trainer and nutritionist soon. Melanie lives in Wisconsin and is a devoted Green Bay Packers fan! She is also an avid reader, loves summertime and a good margarita, and prefers to be barefoot whenever she can!!

Website: http://www.facebook.com/melanie.fields

Posts by Melanie

Body Weight Training: Hot Trend Showing Hotter Results!

You don’t need a gym membership to get a great workout, and you don’t always need weights to sculpt a great body. You can tone your arms, legs, abs, and burn fat using simple bodyweight exercises. Here’s the skinny from… Read more »

For Better Results, Cut Your Workout Time In Half

“I WISH I HAD THE TIME TO EXERCISE.” Sound familiar? Look, I get it…life gets crazy busy with kids, work, etc. The key is to exercise smarter, not longer. I’ve put together your NO EXCUSES list as to why shorter, more… Read more »

Find Your Zen: 14 Yoga Styles Decoded

I’ve always been inspired to try yoga, to find my inner guide…my Zen. But I never realized there were so many different styles! I always thought yoga was yoga…period. Not so! I have researched and compiled the descriptions of various… Read more »

Best Workouts to Compliment Your Body Type

Most women have certain “trouble” areas of their body they want to whip into shape more than others. This is because we all have different body types. According to Women’s Health Magazine, most women fall into one of four categories:… Read more »

Super Foods and Immunity Boosters

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” One of my favorite quotes from Benjamin Franklin, and good advice for cold & flu season! According to the American College of Sports Medicine, people who exercise at a moderate intensity about… Read more »

My Trip to Hollywood for Tracey Mallett’s Sexy in 6

I am thirty-{something} years old, and up until a few months ago I had never set foot on a plane…let alone a plane to Hollywood! But there I was, flying across the country all by myself on my way to… Read more »

Top 7 Fusion Fitness Classes

Strength. Cardio. Flexibility. All three are needed for a balanced approach to fitness, but is it possible to get two (or even all three) from one type of workout? Enter the world of FUSION FITNESS! Fusion fitness combines at least… Read more »

8 Natural Ways to Fight Off Cold and Flu Bugs

Oh the joys of winter! {said with extreme sarcasm from this barefoot-at-heart girl!!!} Stuffy heads, runny noses, hacking coughs…and it’s worse than ever this year! Our house has already been invaded, so I did some research on ways to fight… Read more »