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 …

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Stronger Summer Challenge – Days 6-10

Here's the workouts for the week.  On the weekends aim for 10,000 steps and just keep moving.  Don't worry about pace, duration or intensity, just keep it moving.  You can break it  up into 10 minute segments or bang it out on a 2 hour hike.  Whatevs. To print out the exercises, click here   …

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Stronger Summer Challenge

The  Stronger Summer Challenge is back!   Fire up your metabolism, build some strength, cue your core and find some Namaste. Here's how it works.  I'll post 5 day's worth of workouts at a time which is perfect if you're traveling or just need to have a plan for the week.  You know how I …

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Onto the Next

Welcome to days 6-10 of the Stronger Summer Challenge!  I'm hoping the first 5 days went well. Some of the circuits for this challenge may be a bit, um  challenging so here's a few tips to get you through these and many of your other workouts.  Some hacks, if you will. Focus on the repetition …

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Stronger Summer Challenge

Today we're launching the Stronger Summer Challenge!   You'll fire up your metabolism, build some strength, cue your core and find some Namaste. Print out the workout below or click here. Now go run! Keli 🙂 Note - an AMRAP workout means as many rounds as possible in the time allotted. **prior to starting an exercise …

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Say Hey to your Core

Back in the day, 6-pack abs was the goal.  Now it's all about the core baby. Many people think the core is just the front of your abdominals.  You know,  the ones you can see if you possess a 6 pack.  In fact, the core is a network of muscles located around the lower spine, …

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The Final Week

Our 20 Day Plank Challenge is coming to a close. If you haven't had a chance to keep up or get started, never fear!  Visit the Challenge Page of the blog and you can download the workouts.   Now go run! Keli 🙂

The Plank Challenge Begins

Welcome to the 20 Day Plank Challenge!  Yep, we're all about the core. Here's the plan. We'll be rotating between 5 plank variations for the Challenge, with the goal of hitting front, sides and the deep trunk muscles. This Challenge is structured for various levels.  To add to the intensity, you'll increase your hold time,  …

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Plank Challenge Anyone?

I think we need a challenge.  I also think a 20 day plank challenge is the ticket.  Even if you've done one of the challenges before and are thinking "C'mon Keli, get creative already", I'm going to bet you a nickle that unless you're in a structured class you're not consistently doing a plank. Planks …

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