I'm sure we all remember stretching and warming up before P.E. class. Actually, the more I think about it, the more those P.E. coaches may have been onto something. Does anyone else remember doing arm circles? Jumping Jacks? I remember moves like these over static stretches, i.e. … [Read more...] about Dynamic Stretching.
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Ripped in 30, Week 1
Well, I have some bad news...I am not yet ripped. I'm still pretty...soft. But I guess the DVD does say "in 30" so I'll have to be patient! That being said, week 1 was no joke. I thought by like, day 4 or 5 my breathing wouldn't be quite as hard and I'd be mastering the moves at … [Read more...] about Ripped in 30, Week 1
Marathon Training in Winter.
So, I haven't really addressed the Boston Marathon in a while mostly because I'm terrified to start training! I'm kind of hoping walking around in deep snow will be enough to get through Heartbreak Hill? I hope that, but I realize it's not realistic. The reality is where we live … [Read more...] about Marathon Training in Winter.
Ripped in 30.
I mentioned before that I'm attempting hard core workouts at home since I don't have access to a gym. I really wanted to order the Intensity dvds but unfortunately, didn't have a couple hundred bucks to spare so I bought a Jillian Michael's dvd instead: Ripped in 30. I have … [Read more...] about Ripped in 30.
The 1,000.
So, I'm officially obsessed with Pinterest. In case you're not sure what it is, it's basically a place where you can gather boards of things you like or want. For example, I have a recipe board where I pin recipes I'd like to try. I also have a fitness board with potential … [Read more...] about The 1,000.