Hit a fitness goal this week and that was to make five CrossFit classes in a row. Ideally I would like to do 5 on, 2 off consistently. Of course today (on the 5th day) I am really super sore but I love that feeling. It let's me know that my body is being challenged and that it is getting stronger. I also broke through some PRs (personal records) so that is another bonus. It's been an awesome week! Monday: Warmup was 10 minutes AMRAP 10 sec wobble bench hold, 20 overhead lunges (15 lbs), 5 … [Read more...]
Back in the Water Again!
Feeling so jazzed today. I grew up in the Southwest and was a real water baby for pretty much my whole life. Growing up we always had an in ground pool and for 9 months out of the year I would spend most of my free time in the water.... that or roller blading. My husband and I dated for years with water as our go to place... pool parties, public pools, waterparks, weekends at the lake, etc. I guess I married another water baby. Then life got in the way after marriage and a desk job at a … [Read more...]
Twenty Minute Exercise Routines
Want to exercise but lack time and ideas? These routines can be performed at home, in a hotel room, or on your lunch break. Let's get started. 1. Weight training. For the upper body, choose a light weight, say one to five pounds. Begin with the bicep curl. The bicep is the two headed muscle on the front of the upper arm. It works to bend the arm forward at the elbow. The triceps is the three headed muscle on the back of the upper arm. They serve to lift the arm straight out behind you. The … [Read more...]
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