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Barre: Home or Studio Workouts?
Life: The Reboot is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. [disclosure] If you decide you want to try a barre workout, you have two main options: go to a studio specializing in barre or try the workouts at home. When you do them at home, you will have to rely on a DVD or instructions you have found online and printed, as well as using some books that are available. Here are some things to consider when deciding which format is the best for you.…
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What Is a Barre Workout?
[disclosure] Hello, it’s Friday and a long weekend!! Do you have anything fun planned? Our kids are still in school and have finals so there will be studying… Maybe it will be a quiet holiday… Good news though – my doctors told me that at 6 months post-transplant, I can start core work again. That will be the end of June. Woo hoo! So, my hunt for an exercise regimen is in full swing. I know yoga/Pilates will play a role, but I have to figure out what cardio I will incorporate. I still have time… Today’s exercise discipline is one that I find intriguing. I took ballet as a…
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Running Part 2: Going the Distance
[disclosure] I was a sprinter. Both my husband and son do distance. My son finished a half-marathon (13.1 miles) at the age of 9 in 1:37! Pretty good, huh? He was interviewed by the ABC station in Los Angeles right after he finished the race – he was the first under-18 finisher—but the reporter literally stuck the microphone in his face right after he crossed the finish line. It was not pretty. I asked her to give him a minute – and afterwards, he gave a lovely soundbite about the importance of the cause (autism — Operation Jack Foundation) and smartly compared having a sister with Down Syndrome with…
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A Look at Running for Beginners
[disclosure] Happy Friday, everyone! Running… It’s actually surprising that I haven’t gotten to running yet in these exercise posts. My husband was a Division 1 runner in college for a while, and my son was a nationally-ranked distance runner until he hit his growth spurt. I even ran track through high school. Running was always a big deal around our household. This weekend’s fitness posts are going to cover this sport. Today – some basic tips for beginners… Is Running Good for Your Health? People who want to start running for fitness may be looking for confirmation that running, amid some of the bad press around the sport, has…
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Yoga 101: A Review of 5 Traditions
[disclosure] Good morning! I have been looking forward to this post for a while… What Is Yoga? Yoga can seem complicated, but it isn’t as complex as it may appear. The practice came to the west back in 1893 when one of India’s celebrated gurus, Swami Vivekananda, was welcomed at the World Fair in Chicago. He’s now known for having sparked the West’s interest in yoga. Literally, the word yoga comes from the Sanskrit term Yug, which means: “to yoke, bind, join, or direct one’s attention”. At the same time, it can also imply concepts such as fusion, union, and discipline. In essence, yoga is most commonly understood as…
