Yesterday you should have taken your push up max test (the number of push ups you could do with perfect form). You've written that number down and are keeping it someplace safe. From today to February 28th we're going to post a new workout every day. No, that's not a typo. Every. Day. As promised, …
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February Challenge Begins
All hail the mighty push up! Why push ups? Well, I believe (and I'm not alone) that the push up is the single most effective upper body/core strengthening exercise. And *bonus* it does not require any equipment. Unlike other challenges that expect you to bang out 100 push ups by the end of a month, …
February Challenge – Push Ups
Our February Push Up Challenge kicks off on Monday, February 2nd. Push ups are the supreme exercise for building a strong upper body and core which in turn helps in your day to day activities such as picking up groceries, a screaming toddler at Target or dragging boxes of Christmas decorations from the shed. Runners …
Eat More F’s and V’s
I love fresh fruits and veggies but if I'm hungry and noshy spending time to cut up an apple or carrot into sticks seems like such a hassle. I want a snack now! And before the comments come flooding in, I don't like baby carrots or stuff that's already been cut. They just don't taste …
Become an A.M. Person
Study after study shows that morning exercisers tend to stick with their routines on a more consistent basis than those who exercise in the afternoon or evening. If for no other reason than there haven't been any work, home or family crises yet. (yes, the plural for "crisis" is "crises" for those who are wondering). …
vivofit Review
Activity trackers are the new "it" fitness gadget. In simplest terms it's a fancy pedometer. A few year's ago Nike was the first out of the shoot with a pod that fit into a carved out hole under the insole of your shoe. It paired, I believe, with an iPod or iPhone. Next Nike came …
The 4-Run-Run
In my mind, I officially became a runner back in December, 2000 when I signed up with Team in Training. From that season and the ones that followed, I learned about training, pacing, what to eat, drink and how to plan for, prepare for, and run a race. I also learned some race and running etiquette. This …
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
If you are an outdoor runner, odds are you have to run early in the morning or late in the day. Running in the dark can be a bit scary at first but if you prepare and are aware, you can get out and back safely. Here are a few of my tips for safe …
All Hail the Hill
I love incorporating hills into my workouts. In hill running you use body weight as a resistance to push against, so you develop serious leg power and your cardiovascular system becomes improved. In a nutshell, hill training provides the following benefits: it helps develop power and muscle elasticity (the elasticity results from the bouncy effect …
Going with the Flow
And I don't mean in Yoga class. Going with the flow simply means that you are able to adapt or adjust during your workout in case things are not going the way you want. For example, I planned a great circuit workout for my class today but the implementation of it was not going as …
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