I’ve said this before, but it is worth repeating. Before performing any weight lifting, upper or lower body, set up your form and posture from the ground up. Setting up your primary form and posture: Toes point forward Feet hip distance apart Knees soft Tummy pulled in tight Tuck the pelvis slightly Lift the chest…
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Fight holiday and vacation weight gain with muscles!
I find myself short on time and willpower when I am on vacation. My workouts are usually crammed in between the demands of family and friends, and a whole lot of eating foods I normally wouldn’t. Here is my advice (in short and in specifics) for getting in quick workouts while on vacation, that will…
A Quick Checklist for Great Weight Lifting Form - Upper Body
We’ve all seen him, the guy at the gym who is throwing his overly large set of dumbbells around in a spastic manner. It drives me batty for several reasons, first, he will hurt himself, second, he is missing out on much of the benefit that comes from weight lifting. Slower lifts yield greater muscle strength.…
How often and for how long should I exercise?
How often and for how long should I exercise? Probably a lot more than you think… Sorry! My favorite book, Younger Next Year for Women, by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, M.D. explains why, and in such a way that you want to immediately get up and get moving. To paraphrase, in an almost…
5 Ingredients - No Added Sugar - Great Pre or Post Workout Snack
It is hard to find foods that are healthy and portable. I highly recommend Lara Bars. You can break them into little pieces for long runs or bikes, and consume while your working out!
Barre Workout Quote - Feeling Sore
You can feel sore tomorrow or you can feel sorry tomorrow! Read on Pinterest this morning.
More Crazy Stats to Scare You Into Healthier Eating!
One more scary fact shared to motivate you towards healthier eating! According to the Atlanta CDC, 95% of cancers are industrial or environmentally caused. Environment having a lot to do with food. Fat Fat is great at storing toxins, such as environmental and industrial chemicals, like partially hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup, which…
The Traveler's Workout
Take a jump rope and resistance band if at all possible. If possible-add weights, cans, or other weighted devices to your squats and lunges. Warm Up 1 min march in place 1 min hamstring curl 1 min alternating knee lifts 1 min squats 1 min cougar lunges Cardio Exercise 1 min jumping jacks 1 min…
What exercise is the best exercise?
The one that you love and will do, again and again, with greater precision, joy, and intensity!
How to Maximize Your Workouts
Follow these easy steps to maximize and enjoy your workouts! Pre-workout Hydrate by drinking 8 to 16 oz. of water and pack a water bottle. Eat some carbs – they convert to energy quickly. Try a granola bar or an apple and a handful of whole grain crackers. Get a solid eight hours of sleep.…