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Clapping for myself :)
This is a big deal for me, and marks a lot of hard work the past 6 months. I’m excited to keep cleaning my form up and getting stronger in 2018! But for now, here is a reminder to you all to make sure and take a break from your day to clap for yourself!…
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Write it out!
There is something to be said for having a plan and putting it on paper. How many times have you gone to the gym and wandered around unable to commit? Or started on an exercise only to get distracted or bored? I started an exercise this year where I write out my workouts in a…
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Desert Island
I’m taking a break from exercises tonight to share with you a fun game my husband and I have been playing today as we work on getting off our phones and learning more about each other. Have you played Desert Island? The premise is simple and can apply to any subject. Basically, imagine you are…
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2 great ways to challenge the thoracic spine
One of the most common issues we deal with in our office are the ramifications of sitting in a desk chair 50 plus hours a week. More specifically, the rounded upper back that can develop from being hunched over a computer. Over time, as the pec muscles get tighter and the posture gets more rounded,…
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Meet the Stair Pushup/Walkouts
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you had a wonderful long holiday weekend with friends and family. Today marked another day at home for me and I have to say it felt kind of weird. But it left me once again looking for some exercises that I can do without equipment. My stairs always provide a…
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A little 15 minute fireside workout
It is a rare occasion when I actually workout at home, but lately I’ve been appreciating the convenience of keeping a 15 pound dumbbell around for days like this when it’s snowing and the gym is not an option. Plus, I was super excited to try out the Kettle Gryp! If you haven’t seen this…
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The perfect day for a hike……
…….is when the temperatures drop below 30 here in the Northwest. Everything is kissed with Jack Frost and the air is crisp. And the best part is you get the trails to yourself :). Apparently cold weather is one of the only ways to have the mountain to yourself! This is by far one of…
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Friday thoughts….
Do what makes you happy, even if it means standing out in a crowd or getting out of your comfort zone. This week I added this unique piece of artwork to my stairwell wall and it definitely left a lot of people wondering what on earth I was thinking. And that is the beauty of…
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3 great ways to increase the difficulty of the lunge without weight
It’s always great to pick up the dumbbells and knock out some lunges the good ol’ fashion way, but am I the only one that feels limited with the amount of weight you can actually safely load? Today I’m bringing you a solution with 3 awesome variations on the lunge that add tension thus challenging…