Crunches
I see people at the gym all the time doing crunches wrong. There are a few right ways, and many wrong ways to strengthen the abs. Tip: anytime you can do an exercise that allows you to go through the full range of motion for that muscle or mucles group, you are doing well. … Read entire article »
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Jan 24-28: Weekly Wrap Up
It was a great week of challenges. People really stepped it up. Love to see all the hard work! Click on a link below to see the challenge. If you missed a day, get it done and post up how you did! Have a great weekend! Monday How far can you go on the treadmill in 30 minutes? Tuesday How long can you hold a plank? Wednesday How many crunches can you do without stopping? Thursday Wall sits Friday Friday Five Pushup Challenge, week 2 (Jack LaLane, in 1956 (age 42): set a world record of 1,033 push-ups in 23 minutes. He passed away this week at age 96. Click here for my post on him. … Read entire article »
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Working out is not for quitters
There are a lot of great reasons to hire a personal trainer. I think the two I hear most often are: 1. It keeps things interesting 2. We don’t let you quit just because you are “tired” You push through a workout when you are tired or “just not feeling it”. You do it because you KNOW you will feel better afterwards. You KNOW your clothes will fit better. And you KNOW…well, you paid for it! Watch Christie Johnson beat the crap out of my hands, then do it again after she tries to quit. (This is after an hour workout, so yes, she is tired!) … Read entire article »
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