Fit Your Life

FINALLY!!! Spring is here and it is time to prepare for the summer that is approaching! Along with that comes cute outfits and bikinis! Here is an awesome workout to add to your current routine, or to mix up your workout! The best part is, this workout is great for indoors AND outdoors! Grab your mat and a few pieces of equipment to get some fresh air at the same time :) Warm-Up 16 Standing Cross Crunch [opposite knee to opposite elbow while marching] 16 Squat with Cross Crunch [same as above, but squat, then stand up for elbow-to-knee] 8 Superman Push-Ups [4 on each side] 16 Standing Side Crunches [8/side - stretch arm into air and foot to floor, crunch side of body for elbow and outside of leg to touch] 16 Plank Jacks [in push-up position - jumping feet together and apart. Engage core.] 16 Tummy Tucks [high plank position. Draw one knee up alongside the body, turn head towards knee. Return knee to starting, switch sides] Part 1 - Pyramid Style! 10 Pus...

My thoughts are generally more positive and upbeat than what you are about to read. However, these questions have been racing through my mind lately and I wanted to share them. I do not believe there are definite answers to my questions, just some things to think about. T he word addiction usually brings with it thoughts of people who are out of control, and those who desire something so badly, even if it is harming their body. "Addiction" can be used to describe both psychological and physical needs, or at least what our body and/or mind think we need. What about addictions that are potentially beneficial to our body? You hear of people who say they are "addicted" to running, or hot yoga. These people who wake up early every morning to workout, stretch, exercise, and get their blood flowing and body moving. Are they addicted? How about those who cannot leave the house without bringing a bottle of water with them, because the very thought of having to go hours (o...

I have always taken for granted that I can fall asleep anywhere, no matter what. I can count on one hand night that I have spent tossing & turning with something on my mind. I need my sleep. I love my sleep.
 I also know that there are many people out there that do not have it this "easy". Falling asleep can become a stressor in their lives; which then probably only makes this problem worse. Last summer, one of my boot camp clients approached me with this question ... "I am having trouble falling asleep after our evening (7-815pm) workouts. Any advice?" This was my response ... "This is a individual situation, that many do struggle with. Some people have this problem when they workout later at night, as the adrenaline is "pumping" and makes it difficult for them to fall asleep. Other are the opposite, a good workout will make them "konk" right out in no time. The best thing to do is see when its best for you to...

Happy Wednesday!  With the warmer weather here and Spring just around the corner, I have decided to give myself a " salad-challenge "! My challenge is to make at least two new salads every week for my lunches! The first one I tried is this delicious and super easy couscous and cucumber salad. It was so delicious that I ate it all before remembering to take a photo for the blog post, so I had to search for a similar looking image online. This is not quite the same, but close.  Photo taken from homemade-recipes.blogspot.com/2008_12_01_archive.html The Recipe: 1 cup of boiling water 1 cup of plain couscous 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 - 3/4 chopped English cucumber 1/2 grated zucchini (with peel) 2-3 chopped sundried tomatoes (this does add sodium - optional) 2 chopped green onions 1 tbsp fresh chopped mint Chili Dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp agave syrup (or 2 tsp liquid honey) 1 tsp chili powder salt ...

This weather is terrible! I do not like complaining about winter too much, as there are many things about it that I do love. I love cute sweaters, boots, long coats, warm drinks, skiing, and watching the sunrise sparkle over the glowing snow. That being said I can still enjoy all of these things at -5!! Now that I have those thoughts out of my system... Let's get moving!  This cold weather can make most of us feel like hibernating and curling up on the couch. Even though you might know that exercise is great, you feel as though you do not have enough energy to do it. Just remember, every little bit counts. Always think about moving just a little more than yesterday. Think about eating a little healthier than yesterday. With these positive and motivating thoughts in the back of your mind each and everyday, you will start to transform your life (and yourself!) to be healthier and more energized! By exercising a little each day, you are able to workout for shorter periods of ti...

Happy Friday!! I am so sorry for the lack of posts in February, I was going to try to post a bunch during reading week... I guess the week off got to me and flew by quicker than expected! I have an awesome workout for you to kick start your weekend! This workout should take approximately 20 minutes and will kick your butt by keeping your heart rate elevated! Have fun! Fabulous Friday Workout! Warm Up - 5 minutes Do something that will keep your heart rate elevated for five minutes! Skipping (with or without rope), jogging/running, stair running, jumping jacks, etc. You should be short of breath and feel like your body has warmed up by the end. Feel the Burn Interval Work - 4 minutes Set an interval timer for 8 rounds of 50 seconds (work interval) and 10 seconds (rest interval) 1) Mountain Climbers 2) Burpies with Push-Up 3) Reverse Lunge with High Knee (right leg only) 4) V-Sit Crunch Full Body Circuit - Strong to the Core 1) 20 Jack Squats 2) 15 Plank Jacks 3) 20 Surfers* 4) 10 Di...

In celebration of reaching 1000 "views" on Fit Your Life blog, I am posting an intense 100 Rep Workout! (Because 1000 reps would just be mean!)  We will be doing 10 reps of 10 dynamic exercises to give you an intense workout to start your week! Workout Complete 10 reps of each exercise consecutively with only a short break in between exercises. After you have completed all 10 exercises - take a 90 second break, then repeat the 100 reps!  Make sure to stretch after the workout! 1) Jump Squats   2) Mountain Climbers - 10/leg 3) Jumping Lunges (scissor jumps) - 10/leg 4) Plyometric Push-Ups (clap push-ups) Perform from knees or toes 5) Bicycle Crunches - 10/side 6) Jack Squats (jumping jack with squat) Add a wide-legged squat at "B" 7) Raised Legs Triceps Dip Feet can be raised onto a chair, coffee table, ball, or whatever else you have! 8) Reverse Crunches (bent knee leg drops - laying on back) 9) Reverse Push-Up This is a home-made reverse pushup bar - using a broom...