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Power Up your Pushups
Get Fit Quick Tip: Power Up your Pushups! Think of pushups as a moving Plank exercise. This exercise is as much about your core, as it is your upper body muscles. Keep your abs tight and body straight. Pull your shoulders down into your body and tuck your chin in. If you're up for a challenge: Only push up half-way. Pause for one or two … 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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Power Up your Pushups
Get Fit Quick Tip: Power Up your Pushups! Think of pushups as a moving Plank exercise. This exercise is as much about your core, as it is your upper body muscles. Keep your abs tight and body straight. Pull your shoulders down into your body … [Read More...]
Posture Reset!
Get Fit Quick Tip: Posture Reset! Reset your posture after sitting at your desk with this exercise. Lie face down on your stability ball. Pull your torso up slightly to be in line with your legs. Tuck your chin into your chest. Raise both arms … [Read More...]
Row for Upper Body Strength!
Get Fit Quick Tip: Row for upper body strength! Rowing strengthens your upper back, lower back, shoulders, arms and core. Master proper form without weight first, and then choose a light weight to begin adding load to your muscles. Maintain … [Read More...]
Make the Squat Your Essential Exercise
Get Fit Quick Tip: Make the squat your essential exercise! A squat is a functional exercise. A functional exercise is a movement required often during your activities of daily living. How many times do you sit down and sit up during your day? … [Read More...]
Need an attitude adjustment?
Get Fit Quick Tip: Need an attitude adjustment? GO WORKOUT! If you're looking for a way to improve your mood, change your perspective or simply adjust your attitude, look no further than your workout. Exercise forces deep breathing due to the … [Read More...]
Add in Agility!
Get Fit Quick Tip: Add Agility! Agility, how well you move, is an important part of fitness. If you're playing a sport that involves frequent cutting or changing direction like tennis, basketball or soccer, agility is essential. You'll move … [Read More...]
Strong Shoulders =Better Posture!
Get Fit Quick Tip: Strengthen your Shoulders! Strong shoulders improves posture. Start with this Kneeling Reverse Fly exercise: Begin on your hands and knees. Without weight, lift your right arm straight up to the side of your body. Keep … [Read More...]
Make Jump Rope Your Go-To Exercise
Get Fit Quick Tip: Jump Rope for your heart and your muscles! Jump ropes are not just for kids! Jumping rope is not only a challenging cardio workout, but will challenge your muscles, agility and balance as well. Complete a 8-10 minute walking … [Read More...]