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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Challenge Alert! Challenge Alert!
This new challenge idea came to me as I was running. I've shared how my brilliant plans hatch on a run and this was no exception! It's the March Minutes Challenge. I'll lay it out for you next week and we'll be ready to kick it up a notch and off on March 1st. Now go …
SMART-y Pants
I just launched my first ever 21-Day Kickstart Challenge. I have 13 people enrolled and the challenge is based around accountability, exercise (of course) and healthy eating. One of the things I have asked of the group is to set goals. For the challenge and daily goals. But they have to be SMART goals. S …
Nine Things for Nine Years
Nine years ago this week OutFIT Marin Boot-Camp was born. It started very simply; a friend of mine mentioned that if I were interested, she could get a few of her friends together and I could do a boot-camp class for them. I said yes (then spent the next week freaking out a bit, because …
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 …
Vacay This Way
I'm starting with the assumption that you pack at least one set of workout clothes with you on your trips, vacations or getaways. (Humor me.) Here's a very short, full body, no-equipment workout that you can do anywhere. Any. Where. And when you're done you can lay your workout clothes on your patio chairs to …
Combatting High Blood Pressure
Last year there were changes to guidelines on high blood pressure and because of that, almost half of all Americans have hypertension. Hypertension can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and a host of other problems and the scary part is that symptoms may not present themselves until it's too late. What's important to note is …
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, …
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 🙂
Building Heat
Happy Valentine's Day! Here's your next 5 days of plank exercises. Nothing earth shattering, we're just adding time and, well time. So here's the deal with these planks and this challenge. The time and sets are guidelines. If you are struggling with 20 seconds it's fine. Stay there for a few more days. In a …
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