25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #12 Skipping
Skipping is one of my favorite activities because it takes me back to my childhood. Skipping is a great cardio option and a must for warming up before a run. When you skip, you can’t help but smile. I really enjoy having clients skip, especially for the first time. They usually look at me like […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #11 Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is very versatile, and offers many health benefits. Not only can it be used in the kitchen, it can be used in the bathroom and the bedroom as well. I use coconut oil to cook and bake with, as a moisturizer for my hair and skin, and as a massage oil. One of […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #10 Heart Rate Monitor
I love my Garmin Forerunner 110! I have used heart rate monitors on and off with my training and have found that I really enjoy being able to get a rough estimate of what I have accomplished. Last spring, I purchased the Garmin, which is the first heart rate monitor that I have had that […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #9 Running/Walking Tracks
One of my favorite places to run is on a track. Although it may seem boring to some, I find it very motivating to be able to see exactly how far I have to go and to know exactly how many laps I have left. I prefer doing sprints on the track versus running for […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #8 Cat/Cow Stretch
Cat/Cow is definitely my favorite stretch! Done correctly, cat/cow helps the spine move though and maintain its’ natural curvature. The spine has four curves, the cervical, the thoracic, the lumbar, and the sacral ( pictured below). Performing cat/cow helps maintain and improve proper posture and alignment of the spine, it stretches the abdomen, hips, […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #7 Interval Training Timing App
HIIT Interval Training Timer by: Giorgio RegniI absolutely love this timing app! I have tried quite a few and found this one to be the quickest and easiest to program and operate. You can customize the work and rest time, how many rounds, and your prep time. It allows you to choose if you would […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #6 Bosu Ball
The Bosu Ball is one of my favorite pieces of equipment. It provides an unstable, versatile surface where you can work on balance and stability while performing, lower body, upper body, and core exercises. Pushups and mountain climbers are two exercises that I like incorporating into my training to work on shoulder stability while strengthening […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #5 Lunges
Lunges are a great lower body, body weight exercise that can be done anywhere, anytime. There are a number of way you can vary lunges so that you don’t get bored. Here is a list of some of my favorite variations: Stationary Alternating Lunges ( pictured above) Forward and Backward Walking Lunges Lateral Lunges (pictured […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #4 Water
Water is my beverage of choice! The body is about 70% water, so not consuming enough can be harmful. How much is enough? Take your body weight, divide it by two, and that is how many ounces of water you should be drinking everyday. There are numerous benefits to drinking enough water: quenches thirst keeps everything […]
25 Things I am Thankful for – Fitness Edition #3 My Starbucks Cold Cup
Getting at least half your body weight in ounces of water each day can be tricky. My Starbucks Cold Cups make it much easier! I love (all 4 of) mine! They make it quick and easy to take a sip while driving, working out, training, blogging, etc. I take one with me everywhere. I know […]
