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Squat and Reach Exercise
Fit Body: Squat and Reach Exercise The squat is a functional exercise. A functional exercise means you perform the squat-motion many times throughout the day. This is the exact motion used to pick something up off the floor. Practice this motion with a Squat and Reach Exercise. Begin with your feet slightly wider than your hips. Bend your … 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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Squat and Reach Exercise
Fit Body: Squat and Reach Exercise The squat is a functional exercise. A functional exercise means you perform the squat-motion many times throughout the day. This is the exact motion used to pick something up off the floor. Practice this … [Read More...]
At the Office Neck Stretch
Fit Body: At the Office Neck Stretch Tight neck and upper back muscles contribute to a forward-hunched posture. Take a break from sitting every hour and do this neck, shoulder and upper back stretch. Stand up tall. Inhale and pull your … [Read More...]
How’s your fitness dedication?
Healthy Mind: Fitness takes dedication. Not every workout will be easy, convenient or go as planned. However, every workout will be worth it. ALWAYS. Why? Workouts gains are cumulative. Not one workout will make or break your fitness. Every … [Read More...]
Build Your Bridge Exercise
Fit Body: Build your bridge exercise for leg and core strength. Begin lying on your back with both knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Pull your belly button in toward your spine, squeeze your glutes and lift your hips up about 6 … [Read More...]
Develop a Strong Back and Core
Fit Body: Develop a Strong Back and Core The Opposite Arm Raise exercise requires a strong and stable core. Begin with only one arm completing one motion to learn the exercise. When you're confident in your form, add the other arm and move … [Read More...]
Fitness commitment doesn’t have levels
Fit Mind: Commit 100% Fitness commitment doesn't have levels that vary up or down. Fitness commitment doesn't wane when times get tough, when schedules are difficult or when you experience doubt. Simply put, either you're in or you're out. Are … [Read More...]
At your desk stretch
Fit Body: At your desk arm stretch If you're sitting at a computer all day, do this arm stretch to relieve muscle tension. Extend your right arm straight out in front of you, with your palm facing down. Bend your wrist down until you feel a … [Read More...]
Your Fitness= Try and Try Again!
Healthy Mind: Your Fitness= Try and Try Again, and then try again until you find what inspires and motivates you. If you're not finding fitness that suits you, try and try again. There is something for every one, every ability, every … [Read More...]