Isometrics are a method of training where you squeeze your muscles without moving. Think about pushing against a wall, or holding a plank. There is no movement, but your muscles are definitely working. There are 2 types of isometrics: Yielding isometrics. Overcoming isometrics. In yielding isometrics you’re trying to prevent motion. Think about a plank or a wall sit (remember ... Continue Reading
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7 ways to get better results in *less* time (guest post)
I know. You’re busy, stressed out, got kids and a husband to take care of, and a job on top of that. You don’t have much time for fitness, but at the same time, you don’t want to compromise your results. Here are 7 ways to get better results in less time. 1. Use Multi-Joint Movements As the name implies, multi-joint movements use multiple joints. An example would be a pushup, which ... Continue Reading
Self-Esteem Skyrocking Ken (wordless wednesday. sortamostly.)
Yes, People. I meant what I said and I said what I meant. Good ole Sweet Talking Ken could be an empowering toy if utilized in the CORRECT fashion as a self-esteem booster Some may call it "caving" (I did, indeed, purchase S.T.Ken), but Id beg to differ as I BOUGHT HIM FOR ME. (Ill let that statement sink in) Until my esteem is back where it belongs SWEET TALK AS *I* SAY Ken shall be ... Continue Reading
Juicing with SpaBettie
hi everybody - it's Kristina from spabettie and I am SO excited and honored Carla asked me here today! Since she was rhyming and blogging in the produce section the other day, I thought a post about juicing would be timely. why? I recently completed a juice fast. why? health - a cleanse. discipline - to prove (to myself) that I could! I'll be honest, the first couple days were ... Continue Reading
#FitAfterFitbloggin
Dear sweet everything please let this be the LAST workout RUT I get myself into! First? I FREAKIN ADORE YOU PEOPLE. There was nary an ounce of humor when I said I was really apprehensive to hit PUBLISH on the #FitAfterFitbloggin post. I wont lie. I thumb typed it from the lobby of the gym where Ren Man was upstairs cardio'ing and I was downstairs...not. It was blogged from my ... Continue Reading
Post-pregnancy secrets for a flatter stomach (guest post).
Are crunches making you fat? In my experience as a personal trainer, one of the most common requests from moms new and old are exercises to flatten the stomach back to pre-baby shape. But after several years of sit ups and crunches--which come in addition to the abdominal trauma of the actual birthing process—what I usually find in the quest for a firmer mid-section is a set of conditions ... Continue Reading
Holiday kids-at-home workouts.
I was surprised last weekend when I received a bunch of emails begging lovingly inquiring about tips for getting in the workouts with kids underfoot. For some reason I'd erroneously assumed schools were out on Christmas eve, Christmas day & resumed Monday the 28th. (Naive much? I know---but with no child in school yet its amazing how fast we forget...) Since I'm always rollin’ with my ... Continue Reading
Tips for workout motivation (giveaway post).
Subtitle: Because really, People, who doesn't need some extra tips for their arsenal this time of year. Find a partner(s). If you missed the boat on this round of MizFit Motivational Match-Ups just take a few minutes, identify the supporters in your life, & ask them if they'd mind helping you stay on track during the holiday season. Have extra cash? Hire a personal trainer accountability ... Continue Reading
Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Jacki Donaldson is a woman I admire and a survivor. I could think of no better person to write today's post and am honored she agreed to do so. There are several reasons I exercise. I do it to maintain my weight (and sometimes to lose weight). I do it for my mental health -- I feel so much better after drenching myself in workout sweat. I do it for my heart, too (just learned I have a ... Continue Reading
Miguel de Luis (guest post).
The below was written in response to my PLAYout post. It is creative and a wild ride. Please to enjoy Miguel's post. Heroes of Leothendrail, a play-out for children of every age, including me. “Fun is what will keep you coming back!” Lance, from The Jungle of Life I am childless, yet for a joyful time in my life, I had to work with children. I taught, worked in a boarding school, ... Continue Reading