Yes. The ab challenge began yesterday, even though it was a Sunday. Sometimes life throws curve balls! Today we do 20 sit-ups, 8 crunches, 8 leg raises and hold plank for 12 seconds. I have some suggestions and thoughts as we move forward through the month. When the going gets too tough, break things up into sets. The challenge doesn't come with rules. If you have … [Read more...] about Did you Get Started?
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Welcome to the 30 Day Ab Challenge. YES. It Begins TODAY
I have gotten quite a few questions about the ab challenge (which begins TODAY) so in no particular order here goes: Do they mean full out sit-ups? The little diagram at the bottom of the challenge page (when it appears) shows knees completely bent like this: (but without the incline) So should I secure my feet under something or have someone hold my feet in … [Read more...] about Welcome to the 30 Day Ab Challenge. YES. It Begins TODAY
3 Days!
Welcome to the un-official, yet official start of "summer." All over the country it's time to dust of the grill, uncover the pool and get ready for the lazier days of summer, count the last days of school. I'll be at the gym this morning for our regular 9:30 class. Let's get good and sweaty and burn a lot of calories to make way for this long weekend. Remember, the … [Read more...] about 3 Days!
For All the Right Reasons….
Well, No Wonder……
Yesterday I was impacted by 2 newspaper articles, of course both regarding weight and wellness. The first article was about how the current recommendation for exercise (according to the Department of Health and Human Services) doesn't seem to be enough. The guide lines, which are supposed to be to help people prevent long term weight gain, is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity … [Read more...] about Well, No Wonder……