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Tag: Plank

  • 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 only 90 seconds to 2 minutes to complete:  High intensity and short duration exercises combat…

  • 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 exercise must take only 90 seconds to 2 minutes to complete:  High intensity and short…

  • 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.) with your other hand.  Rotate all the way in without moving your hips or feet,…

  • Exercise Session #16

    A heart-pumping, metabolism-boosting full body work out that can be performed anywhere, anytime – No gym required! There are no excuses! Circuit #1 10 Squats/1 Push-Up 9 Squats/2 Push-Ups 8 Squats/3 Push-Ups 7 Squats/4 Push-Ups 6 Squats/5 Push-Ups 5 Squats/6 Push-Ups 4 Squats/7 Push-Ups 3 Squats/8 Push-Ups 2 Squats/9 Push-Ups 1 Squat/10 Push-Ups Circuit #2 60 Jumping…

  • Exercise Session #12

    Phase 1:  Corrective Flexibility & Stabilization Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae, 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 Adductor Stretch,…

  • Exercise Session #9

    Phase 1:  Corrective Flexibility & Stabilization Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae, 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 Adductor Stretch,…

  • 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…

  • Exercise Session #1

    Hit your Lower Body, Upper Body, and Abdominals with this heart-pumping, calorie-burning circuit! 30-minute circuit divided into (4) 6-minute microsessions Warm-Up:  5- 10 minutes Light-Moderate Cardio Activity Brisk Walk, Slow Jog, or Dynamic Stretching Lower Body:  6-minutes Ball Squat (against wall) – 1 x 20 reps., 30 sec. recovery 2-Leg Deadlift (with body bar) – 1…

  • Saturday Morning Pick-Me-Up Workout!

    Yes, it is Saturday morning… and yes, it is acceptable to sleep in later than the five mornings prior.  But, don’t sleep too late! Here is a quick workout to get you out of bed, increase your heart rate, burn calories, and give you the energy for all your weekend festivities – and, it does not…

  • Challenge Your Core!

    Start a Core Challenge this weekend, and build a lean, toned core throughout the holiday season!  Ready… Set… Go! Day 1:  Hold 20 seconds Day 2:  Hold 20 seconds Day 3:  Hold 30 seconds Day 4:  Hold 30 seconds Day 5:  Hold 40 seconds Day 6:  Rest Day 7:  Hold 45 seconds Day 8:  Hold 45 seconds…