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Don’t Let Back To School Back You Off

Yes, we’re back to school and the schedule is as crazy as ever. To add insult to injury, I’ve got pneumonia. Yes, you read that right, I have pneumonia. It’s the walking variety so I didn’t even feel that sick, I just had a cough that wouldn’t quit. Finally went to the doctor about it and now I’m on some heavy duty antibiotics and medications to help get rid of it. That’s a lot of what back to school is about: New schedule New commitments New responsibilities New viruses Getting adjusted to all of this new stuff can really get … Continue reading →

Fitness Magazine’s You Can Do It Challenge – Month 2

Fitness Magazine has come to their second month of their You Can Do It Challenge! Have you been participating? I have. I’ve been enjoying the exercises, the articles and the information they are sharing. They’ve even got prizes and awards to help motivate you and overall, I think Fitness Magazine is one of the best fitness resources out there for men and women alike. What do I like about Month 2’s challenge? The second month’s challenge includes balance ball exercises and since the balance ball or stability ball as some people call it is one of my favorite exercise tools … Continue reading →

Five Ways to Get Your Fitness Program Back on Track

Are you looking for a way to get yourself motivated and working out again? Do you worry that you can’t sustain your exercise program without a good method to inspire or drive you? Maybe you just want someone or something to deliver a good swift kick in the pants to get you up and moving? Here are five ways to get your fitness program back on track: Take a Page from Laura Torres experience – Train for a race or a triathlon. Not only does it give you a goal, but there’s also a challenge to putting yourself on a … Continue reading →

Fitness Magazine’s You Can Do It Challenge

In the September issue of Fitness magazine there is a great two-month fitness challenge called You Can Do It. If you don’t receive this magazine by subscription, you should check it out at your local magazine stand. Also, you may very well need to create a login at Fitness Magazine in order to access these features. How Does It Work? According to the magazine the challenge requires you to first select your goals. They offer seven for you to choose from: Feel Strong & Energized Ramp Up Your Routine Lose Weight Eat Healthier Cultivate Confidence Take Back Your Life Boost … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge – Day 30: Finish Line

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YOU DID IT! Pat yourself on the back! Pop open a bottle of orange juice and give yourself a toast! Today is the day you complete the Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge. For those of you who hung in with me through this last month, I salute you. You have probably succeeded beyond what you imagined you could. While performing many of these routines every day took time, effort and commitment – you have done it. This will be the last day of our Spring Forward to Action Challenge. You should grade your progress by referring back to your … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge – Day 29: Cardio

Can April really be over? It seems like just yesterday we were getting started with the Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge. While tomorrow is the official 30th day of your April, Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge, today will be your last fitness day of April. Since today is Sunday, this is our Cardio only focus day. So let’s make this day a blast. Push your limits. If you’ve done 20 minute workouts regularly, make it 30. If you’ve done 30, make it 40. If you’ve been doing it 45 minutes, make it 60. Try to reach your bar … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge: Day 5: Cardio

Good morning! Welcome to Day 5 of the Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge and congratulations! If you’ve joined us every day then you’re one-sixth of the way towards your goal. Speaking of goals, how are your goals for this week? Did you have any short-term goals you were trying to reach? Mine were to stay on target and get these up by six a.m. each morning. I’ve not quite been on time as much as I would like, but I am getting closer. How about you? Are you reaching your goals? Are they just out of reach? Do a … Continue reading →