I’m frequently asked how I exercise and what I do for weight training. These are three of my favorite go-to workouts. How do I decide which to use? Sometimes I don’t: my schedule determines what I have time to do so I can still stay consistent. Other times I rotate the type of workout I […]
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Exercise balls are convenient and economical tools to use either at the gym or at home. There are dozens of exercises you can do with a ball. To substitute a ball for a bench you want to first be safe. All the little details matter! Make sure you’re confident doing any exercise on a stable
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Sleep. Oh how we love it and how we need it! Follow these six tips to better sleep tonight! Even 10 minutes of walking improved self-reports of sleep. Choose high intensity exercise early in the day, outdoors in sunlight if possible. Do some calming exercise late day. Eat more carbs as the day goes on.
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Some people live more in 35 years than others do in twice as long. I knew such a person. It’s been a difficult time full of lessons. I share what I’ve learned with you. Fitness is a vehicle for having a vibrant and sound way to share your gifts and enjoy this life. Don’t miss
Note: The original recording for this show was damaged and I haven’t been able to retrieve it. Please enjoy the re-recording here.The motivation to start and stick to fitness or healthy nutrition can be hard to find. Even when you think you’ve got it you can go through rough patches. If you’re struggling to find
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Your core exercises are never going to flatten your belly. If you’ve gained belly fat during peri-menopause and you’ve exhausted all the exercise options (along with exhausting yourself) with no luck, this is for you. Your exhausted system means no amount of exercise and calorie-slashing dieting is going to reduce belly fat. It isn’t an
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I so often share science here. Today is the exception. Bear with me, or tell me if this diversion from the norm resonates with you. Over a four day period I spent 21 hours in the car last week. I drove across two states on Wednesday and Saturday last week. In effort not to bash
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This week I spoke to several groups about productivity, energy, and creativity enhancement within the workplace. Doing so always sends me back to review current research. Below is a synopsis of my dig this week and in the bullets you can find the quick to-do list. The bottom line is more clear than ever: research
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If you’re not doing interval training, you’ve heard of interval training. In terms of getting the most return in the least amount of time, interval training is a beautiful thing. The balance to high intensity interval training, and much of the reason it works so well or leads to injury, is the rest and recovery
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Hormone testing, gut health, and your treatment options. Understand them all with guest Boulder Longevity Institute Practitioner Tammy Cayou. You don’t feel your best and want to or you’re doing fine and want to stay on that path. Getting a look under the hood at how to manage your health to thrive instead of gambling
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Shoulder
Circumference outside of both arms, at the armpit
Right Triceps
Halfway btwn shoulder & elbow, arm extended.
Hips
Find the widest point of girth at the hips
Right Thigh
Standing with weight on both legs, measure halfway between knee cap and hip flexor
Right Calf
Standing with weight on both legs, find the largest point of calf.
Chest
Measure from the rib cage just under breasts at bra line
Waist
At the belly button/umbilicus
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