Do you know how many steps you take each day? I didn't really think much of it until I came across this article. Research now indicates that walking at least 10,000 steps per day will cut your risk of developing certain diseases/conditions. I've always been more of a runner but after having a baby and then knee surgery, I decided to spend more time on low impact activities. When I heard about the 10k steps per day guideline I saw it as kind of a challenge. (I've always been a numbers Continue Reading
Move it Monday!
It's Monday and instead of dragging ourselves around, we are going to get up and get moving! My plan for the day is: 30 minutes of cardio--probably on the treadmill or spin bike 15 minutes of ab/stretch I certainly can carve out an hour of my day just for me, right?! YES! So that is my plan gang, how about you? Continue Reading
My favorite exercise: The walking lunge
The walking lunge is by far one of my favorite exercises to do. Back when I was teaching boot camp classes, we used to start off with 50 walking lunges as our warm-up, so I decided to do this the other morning while I was outside with my oldest. I lunged my way up and down my driveway very proud of myself for fitting fitness into my busy day. I didn't care that my neighbors think I am weird---I was working out my legs and feeling great! (and they are no doubt jealous of my perfect lunge Continue Reading
8 tips to help us stay healthy all year long
Summer may be coming to an end but that doesn't mean it is time to let our bodies go to "waist"! Here are some year round tips to help keep us fit, healthy and happy! MOVE MORE!! Daily activity is essential for optimal health. Incorporate movement into your daily activities by taking a short walk during lunch or after dinner, run the sidelines at your kids soccer games, do push-ups during the commercials when watching TV, do squats and lunges when doing the laundry.....the Continue Reading