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« Previous EntriesWhat is your fitness plan this weekend?
Saturday, June 28th, 2008If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my rss feed. Thanks for visiting!I will be using my ValSlidethis weekend and doing a circuit workout from Valerie Waters Red Carpet Ready. My legs are nervous just thinking about it!
I am also doing the 100 Push up Challenge, along with many [...]
Have you planked today?
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Are you planking? I hope so!
Planks are a powerhouse exercise that works all of your core muscles. They can be done anywhere at anytime.
Still in your PJ’s? Good news–planks don’t require special clothing!
Out in your backyard with the kids? Drop down and do planks!
At a summer barbecue with friends? Wow them [...]
Grip the Kettlebell Revolution with Sarah Lurie and Iron Core Fitness
Monday, June 23rd, 2008This weekend I was excited to try out my new kettlebell and DVD “Kettlebells the Iron Core Way”, courtesy of GoFit.net. I have seen kettlebells at the store and in clips over at Workout IQ, but never had a chance to try one out myself.
Leading me through my workout is Sarah Lurie, a [...]
Stop, Drop and Roll
Saturday, June 7th, 2008This is a guest post from Rachel, who blogs over at Fitness For Mommies. She is an active mom with two children.
“To put it simply, what we do on a regular basis (repeated/chronic muscle contraction and damage) results in tiny knots of scar tissue that, left untreated, will result in increase risk of [...]
Beach Fitness
Monday, June 2nd, 2008Want to burn more calories and reduce your stress levels this summer? Then take your workout to the beach!
Several studies have found that running (or walking) on sand burns about 1.6 times more calories than running on asphalt! The softer surface of sand also limits the amount of impact on your joints and bones.
Just [...]
Yoga for healthy wrists
Monday, May 19th, 2008It’s Monday gang, which means it is time for another round of move it Monday! Let’s shake off that weekend and get a fresh and active start on our week
The focus today is on healthy wrists and posture. Are you hunched over your computer with aching wrists right now? Then this [...]
Activities for your spare time
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008Have some spare time today? Here is a quick list of 10 things to get done during your down time.
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25 push ups
jump rope for 5 minutes
25 tricep dips on the coffee table
30 seconds of mountain climbers
25 crunches
15 squats
15 walking lunges
hold a low plank for 30 seconds
close your eyes [...]
Need an energy boost? Try these!
Monday, May 12th, 2008It’s Monday gang, which means it is time for another round of move it Monday! Let’s shake off that weekend and get a fresh and active start on our week.
This week we are doing mountain climbers, an excellent exercise that can be done anywhere & anytime. No equipment is necessary and you will get [...]
Cinco de Mayo fitness fiesta
Monday, May 5th, 2008It’s Monday gang, which means it is time for another round of move it Monday! Today we are having a fitness fiesta in honor of Cinco de Mayo!
Today’s challenge is:
FIVE minutes of jogging in place
FIVE minutes of running up/down your stairs
FIVE burpies
FIVE forward lunges
FIVE squats
FIVE minutes of running up/down your stairs
FIVE squat [...]
Mix it up!
Monday, April 28th, 2008It’s Monday gang, which means it is time for another round of move it Monday! Let’s shake off that weekend and get a fresh and active start on our week.
Here is a quick yet intense workout that mixes it all up for you. Go through the entire series without a break. Repeat [...]