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Workout Wednesday
Do you want to learn a simple, quick exercise to start your day? Do you sit on your rear all day, every day? Have you been told that, “You are not actively engaging your glutes?” Dr. Stu McGill refers to this increasing weight room trend, “gluteal amnesia.” To wake up your gluteal muscles and help them function…
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Workout Wednesday
A Quick, 10-Minute Strength Circuit from Head to Toe Get your body moving at the gym, home, work, or a park! Young, Old, Male, Female, Gym Novice or Elite Athlete… Anyone can do it! Just move your body and feel good! Items Needed: Chair Two (2) Light – Moderate Dumbbells Watch or Timer Positive Attitude! Arm Circles Slowly swing arms…
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Workout Wednesday
Summer Core Workout “Bathing Suit Season” is right around the corner! Memorial Day is this weekend, which is often analogous with the first day of summer. There is no “best time” to begin an exercise program and commit to a healthy lifestyle change. The time is when you are ready to commit to a change: physically, mentally,…
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Workout Wednesday
Start with your Core: Your Body’s Foundation I have written several posts about our “core” on this website in the past: muscular structure, function, modifiable exercises, to name a few! Recent experiences with current and prospective clients bring me to discuss the important role of our core musculature again. I share with you some common…
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Workout Wednesday
Midweek Power Drills Let go of the week’s stresses and frustrations, and feel your power! You are stronger than you think! Ready… Set… Go! Round 1 10 Burpees 20 Push-Ups 30 Squats 40 Jumping Jacks 50 Bicycle Crunches 40 Jumping Jacks 30 Squats 20 Push-Ups 10 Burpees Round 2 Begin with 20 repetitions of each…
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Workout Wednesday
Wow! December 16th?! The end of 2015 is quickly approaching and soon the ball will drop! As you fight to meet year-end deadlines and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones, work and family stress are steadily increasing. Don’t let the common end of the year holiday stress zap your energy, kill your immunity, and leave you feeling…
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Monday Motivation
Are you performing the Pull-Up Challenge? The third and final round of exercises starts now! For the next two (2) weeks, perform the following exercises 2 – 3 days/week. Warm-Up Resistance Band Swimmer Rows 30 seconds Lat Pull-Downs 30 seconds Drill Set #3: Weeks 5 & 6 Pull-Ups (with super resistance band) 5-10 repetitions; 4 sets; 90-120…
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Workout Wednesday
Are you performing the Pull-Up Challenge? Technically, it is Week 5… Which means, new exercises and routine! However, how many of you were not quite as on top of your workout regime last week? Perhaps, you did drag your body to the gym but you did not perform the pull-up exercises? It’s ok! It happens… It happened to me! So,…
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Motivation Monday
*Note: Considering the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, this week’s Workout Wednesday post will be substituted for Motivation Monday. You are a rockstar if you perform the Pull Up Challenge exercises today and Wednesday! However, if holiday travel plans interfere, you will still stay on track with your goals, if you perform these exercises today and one other day…
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Workout Wednesday
Are you performing the Pull Up Challenge? Yes? It is Week 2! Drill Set #1: Weeks 1 & 2 Resistance Band Pull-Downs 15 repetitions; 3 sets; vertical loading Resistance Band Bent-Over Vertical Pulls 15 repetitions; 3 sets; vertical loading Lat Pull-Downs 15 repetitions; 3 sets; vertical loading Benchmark: Perform a Lat Pull-Down with at least 75%…
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