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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Thirsty Thursday
It’s Thirsty Thursday! The drink of choice is a Whey Protein Shake. Before you begin scooping out your protein powder and filling your blender with fruits and vegetables, please read the 411 on Whey. What is in this stuff? Milk! The curd is removed … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Food Recipes, Nutrition Tips
Tagged Casein, Concentrate, Fast-acting Protein, Hydrolysate, Isolate, Milk, Slow-acting Protein, Whey Protein
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Smart Play: Part 2
Do you need to increase your fitness motivation? Engage in Smart Play today! To perform smart play follow three (3) simple rules: Exercises must be easy to understand: Be able to explain each exercise in 30 seconds or less. The duration of each exercise must take … Continue reading
Posted in Core Strengthening Exercises, Daily Workout, Inspiration, Tips to Stay Active and Keep Moving
Tagged Abdominals, Back, Burpee, Chest, Core, Exercise, Fitness, Legs, Lunge, Motivation, Plank, Shoulders, Smart Play, Squat
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Smart Play: Part 1
Do you need a increase in your fitness motivation? Engage in Smart Play today! To perform smart play follow three (3) simple rules: Exercises must be easy to understand: Be able to explain each exercise in 30 seconds or less. The duration of each … Continue reading
Posted in Core Strengthening Exercises, Daily Workout, Inspiration, Tips to Stay Active and Keep Moving
Tagged Back, Chest, Dumbbell, Fitness, Kettlebell, Lunge, Motivation, Plank, Push-Up, Reverse Fly, Row, Shoulder, Smart Play, Squat, Turkish Get-Up
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Time to Play!
When was the last time you played? According to Stuart Brown, MD, author of Play, we are designed to play, however our society negates the idea of play when we approach adulthood. The result? We want to play, but feel we should not engage in this behavior. Fortunately, our … Continue reading
Hiking Adventure
I went for a great hike this afternoon in Tennessee Valley (Northern California) – Reached the mountain’s peak! How will you be active this weekend?
Posted in Daily Workout, Inspiration, Tips to Stay Active and Keep Moving
Tagged Active, Adventure, Hiking, Outdoor
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Be Happy!
Will you be able to check-off these 3 items today? Your body and mind will thank you! Be Active, Be Healthy, Be YOU!
Take Time to Recover
The superior man respectfully appreciates the cycles of increase and decrease… External ploys will not put an end to the natural cycle of deterioration. Time will. Nurture your mind and body… Look for wisdom in your acceptance of the times. … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Balance, Happiness, Inspiration, Positive Thinking, Relaxation
Tagged Heal, Healing, health, Injury, Mental, Physical, Relaxation, Visualization
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Gym Time!
It is time to hit the gym – How will you survive? 6 Tips to Make Your Gym Time FUN Get a gym buddy A friend will motivate you to go to the gym and break a sweat, and he/she may teach you a few new … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Workout, Energy Boosters
Tagged Buddy, Exercise, Free Weights, Fun, Gym Time, Machines, Motivation, Music, Playlist
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Be Healthy Before Work
5 Quick and Easy To-Dos’ Before You Walk Out the Door Each Day Drink warm lemon water Aids with digestion and cleanses your intestinal system Move! Check out Sworkit at http://www.sworkit.com! Run, stretch, or perform yoga Need motivation? Download the app, “Sworkit” to … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Boosters, Inspiration, Nutrition Tips, Tips to Stay Active and Keep Moving
Tagged Easy, Healthy, Job, Move, Quick, Run, Stretch, Sworkit, Work, Yoga
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Got Core?
3 Moves to Increase Your Core Strength Shared by Olympic athlete, Gracie Gold Plank Rotations In a side-lying position, place your bottom elbow on the apex of a BOSU ball (ball side) and hold a light dumbbell (3 lbs. – 5 lbs.) … Continue reading
Posted in Core Strengthening Exercises, Daily Workout
Tagged Abdominals, Core, Exercises, Gracie Gold, Knee-Tuck, Obliques, Olympic Athlete, Pike, Plank, Resistance Band, Rotations, Strength, Swiss Stability Ball
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