It’s official! You are awesome! Today I'm going to introduce varying levels for most of the exercises. Here's a primer on what the levels mean. Level 2 - my benchmark level. Level 1 - for those needing a lighter intensity or a less challenging option Level 3 - for those who prefer a higher challenge …
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Habit Forming
My workouts are pretty regimented. Boot-camp 3 days a week, running 4 days. I'm often done with my workouts before my family has gotten themselves out of bed which means I'm up very early and out the door in the dark. I don't give it much thought really, it's what I do and it's become …
The October Challenge is ON (like Donkey Kong)
Happy October peeps! Today kicks off our 31-day challenge. This is the month to say 'buh-bye' to your exercise excuses (I'm too tired, I'm too busy, I can't run, I can't find anyone to go with me...) and commit to 31 days of exercise. Here are the 'rules'... 1) Download the Activity Tracker (October 2013 …
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October Challenge
Now that summer is officially over, the kids have been back in school for a bit and the cooler weather is (or should) be rolling in it's time to kick off our month-long October Challenge. Why an October challenge? Starting with Halloween, we roll through a Fun Sized month of sugar (show of hands, who …
10 Minute Rule
Here's a trick I use when I just don't feel like running or exercising (even though I know I should). I promise myself that I'll just give it 10 minutes and if after those 10 minutes I still don't feel like going further I won't. In the many, many times I've used this trick I …
Feeling like a million bucks!
Exercising is a top priority to me and the reason that it's numero uno on my list is that I love how it makes me feel. Do I always love it at that very moment? Ok - bad example because I can honestly say that sweating and working out hard is truly joyful to me. …
Fight the Winter Blues
It's hard enough to stay motivated to exercise, but toss in cold temps, dark mornings, an early sundown and you can be completely derailed with your well-intentioned fitness plans. Welcome to the middle of winter. Here are some strategies to help you get through this winter and keep you fit until the spring thaw! 1. …
Don’t Be a Rookie On January 1st!
Today is December 7th and there are 24 days left in the year. Many people (rookies) wait until January 1st to start their New Year’s Resolutions. And while that seems like a pretty good date to turn over that new leaf, begin anew, etc. I’d like to challenge you to make one healthy change to …
What is your payoff?
Sticking to an fitness program requires a lot of "shuns"; dedication, motivation and perspiration. Surprisingly, what it doesn't require is that you enjoy any of it. Shut the front door! What? There are many people who don't like to exercise and they struggle with those feelings every time they drag themselves to the gym. …
Channel your inner bad-ass
It's not uncommon to get into a rut with your fitness program. Whether you run, take classes, swim, walk or ride your bike there are days when we don't push quite as hard as we should or cut 10 or 15 minutes from our workout or even (gasp) skip it altogether. We're all human and …
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