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Tag: Walking

  • Workout Wednesday

    Movement is medicine for the body, mind, and soul. 4 Tips How to Move, on two feet: Time it right: Try walking at a brisk pace of 120 steps per minute (two steps per second), which links our footsteps to our heartbeats and adds a small but significant increase in blood flow to our brains, contributing…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Workout Wednesday

    31-Day Walking Plan Take your walks to a new level: Add Internal Training! *Both workouts are approximately 20 minutes.   Walking Workout A (for beginners) 3 minutes: leisurely warm up 1 minute: fast walk 2 minutes: leisurely walk 12 minutes:Alternate between fast and leisurely pace 3 minute leisurely cool down Walking Workout B (more advanced)…

  • Motivation Monday

    With the gym closures nationwide, are you experiencing “Spin withdrawals”? Do you miss snapping your SPD clips into the pedals of a Spin bike? Are you seeking other ways to maintain your cardiovascular endurance? As a Certified Spin Instructor, I answered a definite YES to all questions! I hate running… I am not a runner… …

  • Sunday FUNday Family FUN

    Are you a busy parent? Do you find it increasingly difficult to fit in exercise to your day? 5 Ways for Parents to Get Fit with Their Kids *Note: Being a parent is not a requirement. Recommended for any busy adult. Did you know that one of the easiest ways to feel good and boost your mood is to…

  • Walking Wednesday

    Do you spend long, countless hours sitting each day? S T O P S T A N D    U P W A L K New research indicates that a quick, 2-minute walk might largely reduce the detrimental effects of sitting for extended periods of time. Do you exercise before work, before hitting the chair for the rest of the…

  • Walking Wednesday

    Walking Warrior Challenge #1 Time:  30 minutes Do you only have time for 5 – 10 minutes of exercise? It’s okay! Perform any of the circuits below (hill climb, endurance, or intervals) for the duration that fits your busy schedule. Just be sure to warm-up and cool-down for at least 2 – 3 minutes to prevent injury.…

  • Walking Wednesday

    No time to exercise = No excuse Take a quick, 5-10 minute brisk walk 2-3 times each day! Outdoors, at a park or around the block? Indoors, at the gym or local mall? You choose! “But, I don’t have 30 minutes!” 20 minutes or 10 minutes or 5 minutes will suffice! Some exercise is better than no exercise at all. Incorporate walking into…

  • It’s a New Week – Get Up and Move!

    You do not need to spend countless hours at the gym, drenching your body in pools of sweat as you slave away on the treadmill, elliptical, or  stairclimber followed by hundreds of stomach crunches and endless bicep curls and squats to exercise. All you need to do is just move! The Center for Science in the Public Interest’s…

  • A Simple and Effective Way to Stay Active!

    You do not need to engage in a vigorous, high intensity Spin class in order to improve your health and well-being, and maintain an active lifestyle – Just get outside and go for a brisk walk… It is that simple! Make an effort to keep active this weekend – Your body and mind will thank you!…