Today I'm sharing an article from the NY Times, courtesy of Kelly's Fitness Article of the Day on Facebook. If you are in information geek like me, you should "Like" her page at https://www.facebook.com/kellysfitnessarticleoftheday/ The study and subsequent article describe a correlation between exercise and longevity in older adults. It underscores the importance of physical …
Month: August 2019
Workout Wednesday – Yoga! Yoga! Yoga!
We could all do with a little Namaste so here's a shout out to my girl Adriene. Check out her YouTube channel and try some of her videos. She is inclusive of people of all levels and abilities and makes you feel great about yourself wherever you are. I recommend this 19-minute full body practice. …
Motivation Monday – What Doesn’t “Hill” You Makes You Stronger
Yesterday my friend Barbara, Carolyn and I ran a 12 mile training run. We started in the Headlands, ran down and across the GG Bridge towards the Marina Green. Surprise! As we came down the stairs near the Warming Hut we dropped smack dab into the "Bridge to Bridge" race. Undaunted we hopped in (BUT, …
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Grains, Greens and Beans
For anyone who's been wondering how to begin eating a more plant-based diet, here's a tip. Keep it simple and think of bowls. Mexi-Cali Breakfast Bowl: Top a bowl of cooked oats topped with cooked greens (fresh or frozen spinach, chard, kale or collard greens), and pinto or black beans. Add salsa and some avocado …
Monday Motivation: A “No Matter What” Approach
I'm training for the NYC marathon. It will be the 3rd time running this race and my 12th marathon. So I'm no stranger to the discomfort and time consuming nature of a 16 week training plan. But summer training? It was kicking my ass. My training plan started July 15th and for the first 3 …
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Fitness Friday – A Quickie
Here is my go-to strength training workout when I'm really, really, really short on time. Squats, Push Ups and a Plank. That's it. Do 3-5 sets of 10 each of the squats and pushups, then settle in for a 60 second plank. You can mix up the squats (with or without weights or a band) and …
Takeaway Tuesday
Today is Takeaway Tuesday. As in, you take away a nugget of unsolicited advice that will help you on your health and fitness journey. Don't wait until Monday (or until the kids go back to school) to eat better or move more. Take the VERY NEXT opportunity to do the right thing. Wait! I know …
Get To The Stats, Stat
"What can be measured can be managed." This quote by Peter Drucker is most often used in the business world but can easily be applied to health and fitness goals. Because, let's face it, in order to get fitter, faster, or healthier, you need to know where you're starting before you know where to go. …
Monday Motivation – The Reboot
As much as we'd like to be totally on track with our fitness and/or nutrition twenty-four seven we have to acknowledge that it's not always going to happen. So if you are waking up this Monday morning and need a reboot it's totally ok. Here are 3 steps to get back on track. Drink your …
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