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Total Body Exercise
Fit Body: Posterior Leg Raise The posterior leg raise should really be called the total body exercise because it strengthens your entire body in one move. You'll be strengthening all the muscles of the leg you're lifting. You'll be building muscle endurance and balance on the stationary leg, and you're working core too. Stand on your right … Read More
Need a little inspiration? By Jennifer Austin
If the hustle and bustle of the season has taken your energy, time to reset with a motivation boost. Let others inspire you with their words. “Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them.” -Henry Ford. Do you really want to get fit? Getting healthy and fit is not easy. It takes effort, … Read More
Going Nuts for Nuts? By Dr. Bushman
Going nuts for nuts? In a recent publication in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, researchers highlight the health benefits of nut and tree nut consumption. For purposes of the study, “nuts” referred to peanuts, peanut butter, tree nuts, or tree nut butter. Specifically “tree nuts” included almonds, Brazil nuts, … Read More
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Total Body Exercise
Fit Body: Posterior Leg Raise The posterior leg raise should really be called the total body exercise because it strengthens your entire body in one move. You'll be strengthening all the muscles of the leg you're lifting. You'll be building … [Read More...]
Plank… Plus!
Fit Body: Plank with Side Step Begin in a plank position. Keeping your upper body in one place, and stabilizing your core. Step your right foot to the side about six inches, pause for a few seconds, and then return to your starting position. … [Read More...]
Intro to a Pushup
Fit Body: Intro to a Pushup The challenge of a push up for many is the core stability needed to maintain your torso and hip position. Master proper core stability of your pushup by making your knees, instead of your toes, the pivot point at … [Read More...]
Core and Legs Combo
Fit Body: Core and Legs Combo Work your core and legs together with this super-effective exercise. Begin without weight and master form first. Here's how: Lie on your back, with both knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Next straighten … [Read More...]
Core Strengthener
Fit Body: Floor Core Hold Strengthen your core with this one move. Here's how: Lie on your back. Place both arms on the floor along side your body. Tuck your chin toward your chest. Lift both feet up off the floor, and then lift your upper … [Read More...]
At-Your-Desk Posture Check
Fit Body: Posture Check! Do you have a sore neck and sore shoulders at the end of your day? Check your desk posture! Move your chin back, and sit up straight, so your ears are lined up directly over your shoulders. Lower your chin so it is … [Read More...]
Build your Lower Body Strength
Fit Body: Single Leg Bridge for Lower Body Strength The Bridge is an effective exercise to strengthen your glutes, hamstrings and core muscles. It's important to maintain proper spine alignment with your belly button in throughout the range of … [Read More...]
Stretch Break: Shoulder Posture Stretch
Fit Body: Shoulder Posture Stretch Stretch Break: Stand up. Raise your right hand straight up overhead and then lower it behind your upper back. At the same time, move your left hand down and behind your back, then up to grasp your right hand. … [Read More...]