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Tag: BOSU

  • CORE Fit Friday

    Are you looking for a quick activity to restore your mind, body, and spirit from the craziness of this week? Power through today’s Core Circuit: 15-Minutes Do it for you! WARM-UP (2x) Jog in place: 30 seconds Jumping Jacks: 30 seconds Wide Squats: 30 seconds Butt Kicks: 30 seconds (fast tempo) High Knee Touch: 30 seconds (slow tempo)…

  • CORE Fit Friday

    Work Your Core and more! WARM-UP Jumping Rope: 30 seconds Jumping Jacks: 30 seconds Ice Skaters: 1 minute Regression: Perform side steps or curtsy lunge Progression: Add hop with back foot off floor Butt Kicks: 30 seconds (fast tempo) High Knee Touch: 30 seconds (slow tempo) Alternating Groiner (dynamic stretch): 5 – 10 repetitions with 1 – 2…

  • CORE Fit Friday

    Fun Friday Circuit …Make it happen! No regrets! WARM-UP Jogging in place:  1 minute Butt Kicks:  1 minute – 30 seconds (slow tempo), 30 seconds (fast tempo) High Knee Touch, Diagonal: 1 minute – 30 seconds each side Ice Skaters: 1 minute Regression: Perform side steps or curtsy lunge Progression: Add hop with back foot…

  • Fit Friday

    Are your hips tight after a long week of sitting at your desk all day? 6 Yoga Stretches to Increase Hip Flexibility and Mobility Stabilize your core muscles during each stretch! * BOSU not required. Downward Facing Dog Stretches the back of your legs and opens up your upper back.   Use a BOSU to help promote…

  • Fierce Fall Challenge #6

    8 weeks  –  1 fitness challenge each week CHALLENGE #6 In light of Halloween, I have a spooky challenge  for you! Frankenstein Walk 10 steps in each direction x 3 Spider Plank 10 repetitions on each side x 3 Regress? Place your elbows and forearms on mat. Progress? Place your hands on a BOSU or Stability Ball. H…

  • Weekend Tabata Drill

    How will you get your fitness on this weekend? How about sweating through a Tabata Circuit for your workout? Power through the drill below, or apply the Tabata style to your own drill! The Basics: 20 Seconds Hard Work – 10 Seconds Active Recovery – 8 Sets 5 – 10 Minute Warm-Up – Hydrate – Foam Roll – Stretch Round…

  • Exercise Session #6

    Phase 1:  Corrective Flexibility & Stabilization Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae (IT Band), Adductors, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Latissimus Dorsi Gently foam roll each muscle group until tight (sore) region is felt, and then press and hold foam roller on this region for 30 seconds Static Stretching Static Gastrocnemius Stretch, Static…

  • Quick Mid-Week Work Out Surge!

    A quick heart-pumping workout to help you make it through the week! No BOSU ball?  A non-skid floor mat will suffice! No Plyobox?  A stable bench will do! No dumbbells?  Use  your body weight! There are No Excuses! Be Active!  Be Healthy!  Be YOU!

  • Daily Workout #4 – Full Body Circuit!

    Daily Workout #4 Full Body Circuit – with Stabilization Focus! Cardio Warm-Up: Bike 10 min. Ballerina Squats 3 x 12 Chest Press on Stability Ball 3 x 12 Lat Pull Down on Stability Ball (use Cable Machine) 3 x 12 Shoulder Press – *Optional: Stand on BOSU Ball 3 x 12 Walking Lunges or Wall Sit 3…