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Morning Stretches To Do In Bed
Tip of the Week: Morning Stretches To Do In Bed Start your day healthfully with this stretching sequence you can do in bed! When we think of exercise, we often think of running, strength training or Pilates. Our flexibility is often just an afterthought. But...
How To Strengthen Your Neck
Tip of the Week: How To Strengthen Your Neck It's a common problem for so many of us these days: weak or tight neck muscles. I'll show you how to strengthen your neck with a simple, 2-minute isometric exercise routine. Sitting at a screen for long periods of time can...
4 Steps To The Perfect Push Up
Tip of the Week: 4 Steps To The Perfect Push Up If you want to improve your upper body and core strength, learn to do a push up! There’s a variation that will suit nearly everyone. Push ups strengthen your chest, arms and shoulders, and when done correctly they’re an...
3 Minute Plank Challenge
Tip of the Week: 3 Minute Plank Challenge Test your core strength and stability with this 3 minute plank challenge that will leave you shaking! Here’s how to do it: 1️⃣ Hold a forearm plank for 30 seconds. 2️⃣ Raise one leg off the floor and hold 15 sec. Repeat on the...
4 Ways A Small Ball Can Improve Your Workout
Tip of the Week: 4 Ways A Small Ball Can Improve Your Workout A small ball is a great prop to add to your home gym! They’re inexpensive, compact, versatile and can be picked up at your local dollar store. Here are 4 ways a small ball can improve your workout: #1 –...
3 Wall Sit Variations
I learned a valuable lesson last week about the importance of recovery. As I often say in my classes, recovery is an important component of exercise; without it, you're less likely to experience the benefits you're hoping for. But last week I realized I wasn't paying...
You’ll Love This Delicious Hip Stretch!
A great big "thank you" to all my fitness friends for the birthday wishes last week. I'm so very grateful for the love and support you continue to show me, as we build this beautiful community together. Not part of the community yet? Join our Facebook Group here....
The Active Vacation Experience
An evening in Positano, Italy If you’re planning a vacation getaway but are wondering how you can maintain the fitness level you’ve worked so hard for, why not make exercise your vacation? I love to travel and explore new places, but lazing around on a beach all day...
7 Things Women Should Do Before age 50
Today is the first day of the last year of my 5th decade of life. In other words, Happy 49th Birthday to Me! When I was younger, I dreaded reaching this age. I couldn’t imagine what it would look and feel like, being almost 50. It just sounded so old. But now that I’m...