30 Day Boot-Camp Challenge – Day 1

Today we kick off a 30 Day Boot-Camp Challenge. Here are the rules.  Rather here is *the* rule for this month's challenge.  Set your mind to completing the challenge.  Set your intention.  Set your mind.  Write it down.  See it.  Do it. Here's today's workout. Warm up for 5 minutes (take a walk, a light …

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The Other Four Letter Word

Running injuries don't usually come on like a mack truck.  They usually start out small.  Quiet, like a whisper.  You may feel a twinge, a tingle, a dull ache or stiffness.  Sometimes they work themselves out or are resolved with some extra stretching or by implementing a solid warm up and cool down.  A pack …

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Checking In

Here's a life hack to help you reach your goals.  It's called a check-in. It can be weekly, every 2 weeks or even once a month.  And all the check-in involves is re-establishing your goals and identifying what you need to do to stay on track.  Because I'll tell you, it's so easy to let …

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Perfect Your Plank

Here's how to perfect your plank.   And be patient young Padawan, this one takes some getting used to.  Lay face down on the ground. Position your hands slightly to the outside of your shoulders, fingertips pointing forward. Pull your elbows close to your body. Roll your shoulders down and back away from your ears. …

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Accountability Tricks

Forget motivation, try holding yourself accountable and you may find more success. Think about it, when have a deadline at work your boss doesn't care if you are motivated or not, the job has to get done. Here are some tried and true methods to help keep you accountable as you work toward your goals. Watch the …

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HIIT Benefits

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) are short but intense (and effective) workouts that provide HUGE health benefits.   The key is to hit it hard and strong (with great form); this is not a steady-state, low heart rate activity.  You'll definitely break a sweat. HIIT workouts include the following types of exercises, including (but not limited …

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Tapping Into Previous Successes

So how was your 2016? Did you reach a goal, make a change, improve in some way?  Did you spend more time with your kids, less time at work, or did you walk away from an unhealthy or unsafe situation?  Did you make a new good friend, drop a negative or toxic one or broaden …

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Your Final Holiday Hustle Workouts

We're going to make life a little easier for you in case you're traveling, working hard before the holiday or out and about.  Here are your next 4 days of workouts.  Keeping it short and sweet so you have NO excuses to get something done. Wednesday 12/21:  10 Pushups, 10 Squats, 10  Jumping Jacks - …

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Move It Monday

Happy Monday!  We are in the final week of our Holiday Hustle 25 Day Challenge!  It's a busy week at my house so I reckon you may be feeling pinched for time as well. Luckily this workout is only 10 minutes! The takeaway is that no matter how busy you get, you can always find …

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#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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