Repeat After Me. “Ode to the Abs”.

This workout was so ab-tastic it deserves to be repeated.  With some slight tweaking. Enjoy.  You may need some extra padding for the plank series.  A towel or a doubled up yoga mat will do. Workout – Do the following exercises for 45 seconds each for a total of 2 rounds. Plank – begin in …

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Motivate Your Monday

Most successful people have a morning routine that helps get them ready to tackle the day ahead.  Here's a few things that are often cited as being most important.  Start your day by doing something good for your body and/or soul.  Take a walk, go for a run, get to exercise class, read something uplifting …

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Ode to the Abs

Today (insert building instrumental music here) is your final Challenge workout of the week.  We'll call it an ode to the abs.  Enjoy! Workout – Do the following workout 3 rounds for 30 seconds each round. Plank - begin in a high or low plank. Standing Knee Drivers -  begin in a semi lunge stance …

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Keepin’ it Simple (You’re welcome)

Yesterday's workout was long so today you have a reward of a very simple workout.  4 exercises, ones that we all know and love.  Workout:  You’ll do all 4 exercises in this circuit 4, 6 or 8 times as indicated below. Beginners:  Perform this circuit 4 times through with no break Intermediate:  Perform this circuit …

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Hump Day Challenge Workout!

I hope you are having fun with our Challenge workouts!  I know it can be tempting to cut the time short or skip some exercises that you don't care for.  This is a mental block and for this challenge let's try and get over it.   Listen to music or have a reality show playing in …

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Focus. Drive. Dedication.

Happy Tuesday!  Today we tackle our second workout of the week! Warm Up – 30 seconds each exercise 2 times through. March in place  / High Knees / Speed Bags / Arm Circles   Workout   -  Do 3 rounds; do each move for 30 seconds.  Move quickly between exercises.  Rest if needed. Skater Lunges – Move …

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Get Your April On

"A year from now you'd wish you had started today." April Challenge  - Week 1 -  Monday Today kicks off the first of 5 workouts this week.  And it's Tabata-style; which means a 20 second “on” phase with a 10 second “rest” phase.  A timer will help so you can work seamlessly.  Find one free …

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The April Challenge Begins

"Start where you are.  Use what you have.  Do what you can"  ~ Arthur Ashe April Challenge  - Day 1 Below please find the first workout of our challenge!   I’ve provided a modification (MOD) for some exercises that are at a high level of difficulty or that may aggravate existing injuries or areas of concern. This …

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Spring Races – UPDATE

Now that it's officially Spring, here are some races you may want to try! Pacific Coast Trail Runs Night Sweats Spring Run - 8K, 15K and Marathon - April 2, 2016 This Night Marathon, 8 Km and 15 Km begins at Rodeo Beach. You will see from several vantage points on the trail the beauty …

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April Challenge Awaits!

Our next challenge kicks off April 1st - no foolin'. Here's the 4-1-1. Rules To be eligible for prizes, you must sign up before April 1st to let me know that you are "in" for the Challenge.  Just send me an email, tag me of FB or pass me a note in math class. Ha …

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