“There shall be an eternal summer in the grateful heart.” Just a few things I LOVE about Summer : Fresh workouts Flavorful produce Books Swimsuits Put them all together poolside and I am one HAPPY Caroline. Since San Francisco is typically freezing cold come June, I drive out of the city in search of sunshine. The Palo …
Once we get revved up to go workout it’s tempting to take off at top speed. But going straight into a sweat session —without a proper warmup—is a recipe for disaster, and injury. If you start out too fast, you run the risk of pulling a muscle, tweaking a tendon, bone, or joint, or getting into …
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Want stronger butt, thigh, hip, ankle, lower back, and ab muscles? You should give balance training a try! Balance training exercises can help you perform well, stay injury free, and move happy. However, it’s an area often forgotten by fitness enthusiasts and sometimes even fitness pros. You’ll miss out on a multitude of benefits if you aren’t training balance …
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Do you suffer from “Gluteal Amnesia”? Here’s why it’s important to have a strong butt muscle and how to wake your butt up for a stronger body and more powerful life. “I like STRONG butts and I can not lie!” Having a strong, powerful, and active butt muscle does FAR more than help you look good …
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According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, nearly half of all women and a quarter of all men over 50 will break a bone due to Osteoporosis. THAT NUMBER IS CRAZY, not to mention scary! May is National Osteoporosis Month and with around 52 million Americans suffering from the disease, its time we talk prevention and raise awareness around the …
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Every year around this time, gyms get the influx of new members wanting to get “beach-ready” bodies in time for summer. We go crazy trying to find the perfect “30 Days to Perfect Abs” workout and the right fad diet that promises to make us fit and fabulous by the time we need to get …
I love the newness that comes with spring. I love the sweet smell in the air, the flowers, and the hints of warm summer to come. It is indeed a time of rebirth, of new beginnings. The world has woken up from its winter grind with opportunities and potential blossoming everywhere. One of my favorite quotes, is …
Too much flexibility can lead to injury. Read this post to avoid a painful yoga injury, keep your butt muscles healthy, and keep your body free of pain from too much stretching. You can get an injury doing yoga? Surprisingly yes. Here’s my story about a Yoga Injury that taught me all about the dangers …
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I often get questions about the most effective exercises for the abs. It seems everyone is looking for quality ways to tone their tummy in less time. There are countless exercises that target the abs, including fitness DVDs (Does “Six Pack Solution” sound familiar?) and even pricey machines that infomercials swear can help you. But …
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Looking for exercise motivation? Here’s one mantra that will help get you moving, ” You are only one workout away from a good mood” Photo credit Kuroda Studios “You are only one workout away from a good mood” People always ask me where I get my positive energy. I have a secret sauce. Its called …
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