Running is not always fun. If you are just starting to run or coming back to running after an injury or long absence, it will pretty much suck. For a while. You are out of breath, out of shape, flopping around and not feeling at your best. Even experienced runners get into a running rut. …
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Close The Gap
Today, our Push Up Challenge is going to add a level of difficulty. Whether you're doing Modified or Military style, you're going to use a close grip, which targets the triceps. Why the triceps? Two words: bingo arms. "Nuff said. Here's how to do them. Modified Push up Kneel on a mat or the ground, …
Fun-Filled Friday
I think google is #awesome. So imagine my surprise when I googled "push up jokes" and found pages of "push up bra jokes" and quite a few funny images of the T-Rex, who can't do a push up for obvious arm length reasons but only 1 push up joke. And in full disclosure, it's a …
What Could Jack LaLanne Do?
Jack LaLanne (click here if you have no idea who this is) could do 1,033 push-ups. In 23 minutes. At the age of 42. Impressive! That may not be a goal you even want to come close to reaching but today I'd like to channel your inner Jack LaLanne and enjoy today's push up workout: …
‘Cause “Crazy” Happens
Listen, you are not going to get in shape, run a race, get a raise, or be successful in your career by accident. It takes planning, plotting, dedication and the ability to re-group, re-strategize and re-commit to your goals every day. The people who succeed in reaching their goals; whether fitness, health, wealth, or business …
Puddle Jumping
You know you're training for a race when you have a 10 mile training run planned, you know it's going to rain buckets but you get out and run anyway. There's not a lot of room for rescheduling. The race date is set and you have to get the miles in. Mother Nature doesn't care if …
Short and Sweet
If you are following our February Challenge, today's workout will be a nice little break. With the decreased number of push ups in the workout please pay careful attention to your form. Tweak if needed and make certain that you are keeping your body locked down and tight as you release your chest to the …
Push Up Challenge – Day 5
The other day I dragged Brad out of his "coffee chair" and made him start the challenge with me. As you can imagine, it's all fun times at our house when it's "challenge time". Sadly, that darling husband of mine did something to his rotator cuff about 3 months ago and is unable to lower himself down …
Reach Your Goal By Being a Do-er
You won't reach your goals by trying. Sorry, that's harsh. You can try and reach your goals but if you only try, you'll fail. Better? The truth is, you need to actively and with purpose do something every day, every hour or even every minute that supports your reaching your goal. Whatever your goal may be. In other …
When In Doubt – Do Push Ups
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 …
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