Good morning! Here’s your workout for today: WAIT! Form check! Hands under and slightly outside of your shoulders. Check. Turn hands so fingers are slightly turning towards each other. Check. Hips in line with shoulders, not hitching up or drooping. Check. Abs engaged. Check. Neck in neutral by keeping gaze out about 8-10 inches in …
Happy Hump Day – Day 3 of the Push Up Challenge
Happy Wednesday everyone! As we roll into Day 3 let me remind you to stay strong, stay consistent and if you're feeling like we are going too slow, be patient with the process! Here’s your workout for today: Warm up 3-5 minutes (walk in place, do jumping jacks, jog up and down the hall) Perform …
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Day 2 – Push Up Challenge
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, …
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 …
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