Our April Challenge is almost over. I have gotten great feedback on the challenge and am happy that it's pushing you or motivating you or providing an extra little something. Whatever your motivation, thank you for participating. Workout - Do the following exercises 3 times through. Jumping Jacks (45 seconds) Standing Side Leg Lift (30 seconds each …
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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 …
Warm it Up
I'll post today's workout in a second but first here's a brief blurb about warming up prior to a workout. Warm up; n. noun The act or procedure of warming up, especially in preparation for an athletic event. A period spent in warming up. The exercises or activities used for warming up. Have you ever …
Keep Calm and Press On
Let's continue our challenge, shall we? Dig deep, 'cause we're adding on. Warm up 3-5 minutes (walk in place, do jumping jacks, jog up and down the hall) Perform the following workout 1 time through: (with a 15 second rest in between): 10 push ups 15 push ups 10 push ups 15 push ups Here's a reminder on form: Modified …
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: …
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 …
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 …
February Challenge Begins
All hail the mighty push up! Why push ups? Well, I believe (and I'm not alone) that the push up is the single most effective upper body/core strengthening exercise. And *bonus* it does not require any equipment. Unlike other challenges that expect you to bang out 100 push ups by the end of a month, …
February Challenge – Push Ups
Our February Push Up Challenge kicks off on Monday, February 2nd. Push ups are the supreme exercise for building a strong upper body and core which in turn helps in your day to day activities such as picking up groceries, a screaming toddler at Target or dragging boxes of Christmas decorations from the shed. Runners …
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