April Blake

About April Blake

Masquerading as a nonprofit professional by day, April Blake dons the blue tights of justice as night as a blogger and writer, seeking out the latest trends in food and fitness in the Midlands. She prowls the streets for epicurean delights and attempts to keep it real in the face of simple athletic feats. She blogs about everything from dessert to yoga and more at www.TheAprilBlake.com and you can follow her on Twitter at @TheAprilBlake.

The Workout Wagon

Let’s talk about falling off the wagon today, shall we? I am going to be 100% honest. I have not worked out regularly in about five months. My last hurrah …

A field guide to some basic yoga terms

Yoga could be weird from an outsider’s perspective. Nearly everyone has heard of it, most people have done it once, but some still shy away because they heard that it’s …

How to choose a gym membership payment plan

It’s gym membership purchasing season! As a gym goer, it’s the worst time of the year, but as a salesperson at a gym, it’s a time of rolling dollar signs …

Behind the finish line: Scenes from a race planner

Planning a large event is no easy task in and of itself, but when you add hundreds of early-rising, energetic runners and their cheering families to the mix, things can change quickly.

Make a healthy choice, then make another

It’s not about climbing Everest overnight. It’s about making one healthy choice…and then making another.

My body wants leafy greens, please

When you crave X, what you really need is Y, and some healthy foods that have it are Z. Here’s a great chart for getting a healthy fix for your worst cravings.

How to choose the right group exercise class for you!

Looking at a group exercise schedule at a gym can be daunting, especially when there are so many available, but with this quick guide, you can choose wisely by judging the class before you take the class, or after!

How to eat well, even during super busy weeks

Have a busy week? Eating healthy is all about the three P’s: Plan, Prioritize and Prep.

In which drinking beer equals running

Do you think starting a running program is too hard? Just think of it as the first time you started drinking beer.

Thoughts on Tastes

Taste can be a powerful sense, and it is best to not ignore what your taste buds want. It can be an indicator of what your body really needs, or it can be as simple as needing your favorite comfort food to soothe your mind from a stressful event.