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The Benefits of Planking
The Benefits of Planking Planks are a simple, time-efficient exercise that can deliver big results. In just a few minutes each day, you can build core strength, improve posture, and boost flexibility. A plank is an isometric exercise, holding a push-up-like position that activates your abs, back, shoulders, and even your glutes. It’s an ideal move for building full-body strength without any equipment. To get started, lie on your belly, bring your elbows under your shoulders, and lift your body so it’s aligned from head to toes. Start by holding for 15-30 seconds, gradually increasing as you get stronger. You’ll find planks are easy to modify—add time, switch to a…
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Strength Training and Why it is Important!
Today I want to talk about Strength Training! Strength training will help your body burn more calories even when you are not doing anything. Major Benefits of Strength Training Added strength, confidence, stronger bones, fat burn, and weight loss, better athletic performance, and fewer injuries. It’s a win-win-win-win. Get Stronger Who doesn’t want to be stronger!? One of the benefits of lifting weights is getting stronger. And, most important to building stronger muscles is to lift heavyweights. Lifting light weights is great for muscle endurance, but lifting heavier weights actually builds strength. By lifting heavy weights and compound exercises like deadlifts, rows, and squats. Getting stronger makes everyday chores…
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When is the Best Time to Workout?
Have you heard any of these below… “You should workout in the morning to start your day as productive as possible!”“Fasted cardio first thing is the best way to go”“Your body is at its natural peak in the evening” Can be a bit confusing right?!?! I get asked all the time: “when is the best time to workout?”, or whether one is better for weight loss than the other. So, today I’m going to explore this in a little more detail. When is the Best Time to Workout? Are you a night owl or an early bird? Choosing the Best Time of Day to Workout Is it better to workout…
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Q & A Health & Fitness Edition
Welcome to my first Ask me anything Health & Fitness Addition. I am so excited to bring this new series to my blog as well as to my Instagram! =) The following are totally anonymous questions that you’ve submitted, and I’m providing my thoughts and advice. I received some amazing questions, and because I plan to post this series regularly, not all have been included. If you have a question that you’d like advice on in the next Q & A, please submit it here. On Instagram last week I asked my followers what their Health and Fitness questions were. I answered them in my stories with a quick answer.…
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LES MILLS BODYPUMP REVIEW
As I was working away at the Elliptical I would see through the glass wall this amazing class using Barbells! It looked like so much fun!! I could hear the motivating music even through my headphones… December 30, 2013, I finally got the courage to step into my very first BODYPUMP Class! And I was HOOKED!! And now I do BODYPUMP at Home with their On Demand APP!! (So if you think I say Feeling AMAZING is a new things LOL I’ve said it for a long time! haha) A BODYPUMP review! It’s one of the most popular group fitness classes in the world, and it’s my favorite workout. Let’s…
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How To Make Time For Exercise
An active and healthy lifestyle is something we should all aim for but it’s not always easy. I often get asked how to stay motivated to exercise. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that quick fixes are NEVER the answer! The good news is there are things you can do to make exercise part of your lifestyle. How to make time to workout Here are some of my top tips to make the time to workout and turn exercise into a lifestyle. Commit to Yourself! Making the commitment to add exercise into your life is the first step. To get there, you need a plan for when you’ll…
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Summer Slim Down Workout Challenge
Free 30 Day LES MILLS On Demand Challenge Summer Slim Down workout challenge is here! Energizing, HITT, strength, toning, sculpting workouts! WORKOUTS THAT FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE Access high-energy, effective workouts, anytime, anywhere. It’s Summer Time! Summer is here and I am so excited for our next workout challenge! Unlimited toning at HOME! Start NOW for FREE! Sculpt gorgeous muscles, boost your metabolism, and feel confident! You will see powerful results with these full-body workouts and delicious recipes. During this challenge, we’ll move and sweat together, we’ll eat nutrient-packed and delicious meals, we’ll practice meditation and self-care, and offer each other support and encouragement. You’re going to love the way you…
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Home Workout Challenge
Free 30 Day LES MILLS On Demand Challenge WORKOUTS THAT FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE Access high-energy, effective workouts, anytime, anywhere. With so many of us at home now is the perfect time to work on our bikini bodies. I know that summer this year will look a bit different than normal and most of us have put on a few extra pounds during our time at home. During this challenge, we’ll move and sweat together, we’ll eat nutrient-packed and delicious meals, we’ll practice meditation and self-care, and offer each other support and encouragement. You’re going to love the way you feel — strong, healthy, fit, glowing, empowered, supported, and loved…by yourself…
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Quarantine Home Workout 30 Day Challenge
Quarantine Home Workouts 30 Day LES MILLS On Demand Challenge! With all of us at home and gyms closed this is the perfect time to try home workouts! During this challenge, we’ll move and sweat together, we’ll eat nutrient-packed and delicious meals, we’ll practice meditation and self-care, and offer each other support and encouragement. You’re going to love the way you feel — strong, healthy, fit, glowing, empowered, supported, and loved…by yourself and everyone in our accountability group. This challenge is the perfect mix of workouts, from HIIT to strength training to yoga, so you start your year STRONG! I want to help you keep the “Quarantine 15” off while…
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Spring into Fitness 21 Day Challenge
Hello March!! “Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.” — Jessica Harrelson Well hello, March! Can you feel it there is a change in the air! I know Spring is still a few weeks away but I feel like this winter has been a long colder winter than years past. Today we are in the 50s and might get up into the 60s in the next few days. Yay!! We have had snow on the ground since October which is actually very strange for Colorado. It typically snows and then is gone by the next day or sometimes it’s gone by the afternoon. SO having snow…
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Love Your Body 21 Day Challenge
Hello February!! “Fall in love with taking care of your body!” Love your Body 21 Day LES MILLS On Demand Challenge! During this challenge, we will be setting an intention of LOVE. Throughout the Love Your Body Challenge, we will show our bodies love every single day. We’ll move and sweat together, we’ll eat nutrient-packed and delicious meals, we’ll practice meditation and self-care, and offer each other support and encouragement. You’re going to love the way you feel — strong, healthy, fit, glowing, empowered, supported, and loved…by yourself and everyone in our accountability group. This challenge is the perfect mix of workouts, from HIIT to strength training to yoga, so…
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LES MILLS ON DEMAND | STREAM 800+ WORKOUTS ANYWHERE
This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions shared are my own. Click to view our full disclosure. I fell in love with Body Pump several years ago!! It was actually my first workout class I did at the gym along with CXWORKS!!! Before that, at the gym, I would be on the Elliptical or doing my own circuit workout in the weight area. (Girls don’t be afraid of the weight area!! But that’s a whole other blog! =) ) As I was working away at the Elliptical I would see through the glass wall this amazing class using Barbells! It looked like so much fun!! I could hear the…
