#HolidayHustle

Happy Friday!  The Holiday Hustle Challenge continues! This week has been pretty challenging so today we're keeping it simple. The Plank Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders Walk your feet back so you're balancing on the front part of your foot Stay in a high plank (on your hands) or slowly …

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Welcome to the Holiday Hustle

The holidays are prime for falling off the health and fitness wagon.  Parties, late nights, egg nog, cookies, cool or downright cold weather, you name it, it's coming. . Hence the Holiday Hustle.  A 25 day challenge to provide some healthy structure to an unstructured time of year. Contrary to what you may be expecting it's not …

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Getting to the Core

So here's a little 4-1-1 about running.  A strong core (midsection) is your secret weapon for distance running.  Or running in general. By incorporating core work such as planks, plank variations, pushups, as well as other body weight exercises such as inchworms, mountain climbers and yes, burpees, you are strengthening your midsection.  And this is …

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Ladder Up and a Bonus

Today you'll complete the Ladder Workout (and take advantage of the optional part of the Ladder) then tackle the Core Finisher. Climb the Ladder Workout – Do 1 rep of each exercise.  Then do 2 reps of each exercise.  Then do 3 of each, 4 of each, climbing the ladder to 10 reps of each …

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Legs, Legs, and Core

"Don't count the days.  Make the days count"  ~ Muhammad Ali Here’s your Challenge Workout for today: Pistol Squat (15 repetitions each leg) Single Leg Lunge with Knee Up (20 repetitions each leg) Triangle (30 seconds each side) Flutter Abs (30 seconds) Tuck and Reach (20 repetitions each leg) Do this workout 2 times through. …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 29

Here we are, 2 days to go on our 30 day plank challenge!   Today we are going to help lift the tush (because no-one deserves a saggy butt) and help tone your core! Elbow Plank With Donkey Kick   Begin in low plank, with elbows directly under shoulders, abs engaged toward the spine. Don't let …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 22

Happy Monday!  You may have noticed that we're ratcheting up the intensity a smidge. Spiderman Climbers to Plank Hold Start in a high or low plank Lift your right foot off the ground, and bring your knee to the outside of your right elbow, squeezing your right obliques. Press leg back to start position. Switch …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 14

Nothing fancy today. Settle in for a relaxing plank. The Plank Get into a high (on your hands) or low (on your forearms) plank position. Keep your spine straight; this means keeping your hips lifted, abs engaged all while keeping your tush down. Hold for 1 minute. Rest and then repeat for 30 seconds. Now …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge: Day 3

Happy Hump Day! When doing today's workout focus on these three key points: 1. "Stand" strong in your arms. 2. Lift your belly button away from the ground towards your spine and then tighten and HOLD it up. 3. Breathe. Ready?  Here we go! Plank to Plank Jacks • Start in a high or low …

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