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Post-Run Hamstring Stretch
Fit Body: Post-Run Standing Hamstring Stretch This standing hamstring stretch is easy post-run, since there's no mat required. It also makes a nice transition from your cool-down heart rate to pre-exercise heart rate. Find anything stable about knee to hip-level high. Place your right foot up on the object. Your left knee should have a slight … 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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Post-Run Hamstring Stretch
Fit Body: Post-Run Standing Hamstring Stretch This standing hamstring stretch is easy post-run, since there's no mat required. It also makes a nice transition from your cool-down heart rate to pre-exercise heart rate. Find anything stable about … [Read More...]
Ball Balance for a Strong Core
Fit Body: Ball Balance for a Strong Core Sit on a stability ball with both feet together. (Be sure your ball is the proper size. When sitting your hips should be level with or 1-2 inches above your knees.) Once this skill is mastered safely, … [Read More...]
Power Up Your Plank
Fit Body: Power up your plank by adding a side leg lift Challenge your core with this move. Begin in a high plank, on your hands and toes, body straight. Then, lift your right foot off the ground about 2 inches. Keeping your torso and … [Read More...]
Roll Your Quads Post-Workout
Fit Body: Roll your quads Similar to massage, using the foam roller to gently massage your muscles, may just be the key to improving post-workout recovery. Grab a foam roller and roll out your quads post-workout. Begin kneeling on the floor. … [Read More...]
Kneeling Hip Stretch
Fit Body: Kneeling Hip Stretch Stretching the front of your hips will feel good after sitting for a long period of time. You'll also appreciate this stretch after a tough leg workout. Begin by kneeling with your right knee on the floor, and … [Read More...]
Buddy Up for Core
Fit Body: Buddy Up for Core Strengthen your core and have fun with your workout buddy with this dynamic exercise. The medicine ball pass will challenge your coordination, and your muscles. Grab a 2-4lb medicine ball or small stability ball. … [Read More...]
Is Small Group Fitness For You?
Fit Body: Consider Small Group Fitness Classes Check out small group exercise for a motivation boost. Exercising with 3-4 others, instead of 20 others as in group fitness, may just be the workout solution for you. Small groups are not only an … [Read More...]
Can you touch your toes?
Fit Body: Toe Touches for Core Toe touches work your entire core, hips, legs and arms all in one challenging move. Begin by lying on your back on the floor. Raise both legs up off the floor, with your knees slightly bent. Next, exhale and reach … [Read More...]