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Core Exercise of the Week!
My apologies for my one day tardiness for this week’s “Tight Tuesday” post… Life happens! I’m know all of you can relate! This week’s core exercise targets the internal and external oblique muscles (side abdominal muscles). Start position: Standard Plank (on your elbows); Exact terminology is Prone Iso-Ab Motion: As you draw-in your naval towards your spine and tighten your core…
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Not Just Your Average Morning Latte… or, “Pick Me Up!”
Want more in your morning cup of coffee… something that will not only wake you up but also keep you satiated (fill your tummy)? Hate that tummy ache you get when you drink coffee on an empty stomach? The solution? Whey Protein Powder! Just 1 – 2 tablespoons of whey protein powder mixed in your coffee along with a splash of milk tastes…
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What to do this weekend…
… Sprint Interval Training! A new study from the University of Colorado found that people can burn as many as 200 extra calories in as little as 2.5 minutes of concentrated effort a day – But, they need to perform longer periods of recovery in between the intense periods. This finding is especially beneficial for exercise novices who often…
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Thirsty?
Here’s a morning shake to quench that thirst and decrease inflammation! Per The Doctor’s segment on television this afternoon, add these ingredients to your morning shake and enjoy the health benefits! Cantaloupe Carrots Chia seeds Ginger Tumeric* Glutamine* * Glutamine is a non essential amino acid that helps the lining of your gut. Additionally, it is very effective…
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High Intensity Interval Training Work Out…
This week’s “HIIT Day Wednesday” post features an example of a killer interval training regimen, which can be performed with multiple mediums at any gym – running on the treadmill, cycling/spinning, elliptical, and even weights! I am recommending Tabata Intervals. Yes, this form of interval training is widely discussed in the fitness literature and can be considered…
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It’s Time to Stabilize!
Today’s post is about the functional importance of the core musculature. Both, local stabilizers and global stabilizers, aid by keeping our spines stable and aligned and our core muscles tight throughout all of our movement patterns. The core is our center of gravity (COG), the origin site of all our movements. Specifically, the local stabilizers perform drawing-in maneuver and the global stabilizers perform bracing. Drawing-In Maneuver…
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Inspirational Quote to Jump Start Your Week!
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Tips to Stay Active Over the Weekend
The work week is over, which does not mean that the workout week is over… While one recovery day is beneficial and even recommended, let’s strive to make Saturday or Sunday an active day. Here’s how! Do some work around the house: Whether it is cleaning, clearing out the garage, or working in the garden, household tasks are…
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HEALTHY Happy Hour Thursday!
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Here’s the breakdown on Training Zones!
As with weight training, cardiorespiratory training also falls under the principle of specificity – meaning, the body will adapt to the level of stress placed on it and therefore requires more or varied amounts of stress to elicit a higher level of adaptation in the future (that is, become a healthier, fitter you!) With this said,…