FITNESS
Fitness, exercise, and getting in shape are covered here.
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How to be a Yoga Newbie
[disclosure] Good morning! It’s a happy Friday, isn’t it? This week, I took my first yoga class in probably 13 years! I have a lot of work to do! But really, I guess I should look at myself as a yoga newbie, although I would never think of myself that way. It’s going to be a challenge to take it slow, so as a step to do that, this post is all about steps that yoga newbies need to take. I need to take heed, right? Common Mistakes: Things a Newbie Should Avoid Some of the common mistakes include from when and how to practice yoga, to the moves…
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Making Fitness Decisions
[disclosure] Happy Friday! It has been almost 6 months since my transplant. I can start exercising again! Woo-hoo! I will have to start slow because I am definitely not in peak condition. LOL For the past few months, I have written about different exercise regimens as I looked for my next exercise obsession. So, I have a lot of basic information – but a decision still needs to be made, right? This post looks at some of the decisions you should consider when making a decision about your next fitness goal. Choosing Your Next Fitness Goals Whenever you decide to get fit, there are several big decisions you need…
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Workout Search: Walking 101
[disclosure] Over the past few months, I have covered multiple exercise regimens like bodyweight, crossfit, or yoga as I tried to decide what exercises I would do once I was cleared after my surgery. I reviewed what I had covered… Oops! Walking had been omitted! I can’t believe that I left out one exercise that I have often incorporated into whatever regimen I was doing in the past! I’m going to rectify that now… Walking for Exercise You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to start an exercise regimen, particularly if you’re new at it. One of the best ways to get started is simply to walk. For…
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Water Workout Report
[disclosure] Happy Friday! Water workouts, those that are in a swimming pool are ideal for a number of reasons. It lets you get outside to get some vitamin D and more fresh air, plus is a fun activity for the family. Pool workouts are also fun, which provides better encouragement to work out while you have a good time. This makes it much easier to stick with your workouts. Take a look at how you can turn a swimming pool into your own gym. What Do You Need for Your Pool Workout? If you have access to a swimming pool, whether at home or a local gym, there are…
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Tips for Getting Workouts In While on Vacation
Happy Friday! The kids are finally out of school! Summer has officially begun! In honor of the start of summer—and the start of summer travel–this Friday’s post will focus on how you can keep up your exercise routines while travelling. In fact, there are a lot of opportunities to get in a good workout, no matter where you are. Just because you’re spending the day at the beach doesn’t mean you can’t also get in your daily exercise. Here are some tips for staying fit during vacation. 5 Tips for Staying Fit on Vacation 1. Add Exercise to Your Travel Itinerary Are you about to take a vacation? Therefore, you…
