Heart Health

According to the American Heart Association Website, Heart disease is the #1 cause of death among women 20 years and older, killing about one woman every minute. Its February so our thoughts turn to matters of the heart, but how well are you taking care of your heart?    What can you do to love your [...]

How do Moms find Motivation and Inspiration for Fall Workouts?

For a busy Mom finding time to exercise is always a challenge, but for me finding motivation and inspiration in the fall can be extra challenging. Why? In the fall the weather is cooler, the sun sets earlier, and the holidays are approaching. All these factors result in my body wanting to hibernate rather than [...]

Laura’s Summer Goal Week 7: Circuit Workouts

Wednesday’s workout was a body circuit/sprint combination that was a great workout when you don’t have access to a gym.   Here is what I did. Warm Up:  5′ Walk and 5′ Jog 1′ Walking Lunges 1′ Sprint, 30 seconds walk 1′ Squats 1′ Sprint, 30 seconds walk 1′ Squat Thrusts 1′ Sprint, 30 seconds walk [...]

Simplify: Monday and Tuesday Week 7

     During Monday’s yoga class the teacher, Leigh Ann, talked about the idea of simplifying.  She talked about all the layers that we require of ourselves and the demands we put on ourselves.   She reminded us that sometimes simplifying is letting go of something or it could be quieting the mind to be truly present [...]

Laura’s Week Five Summer Goal Action Steps

Goal:  I am so happy and feel great that I have accomplished my 8 week summer exercise goal.  Each week I ran four times, practiced yoga three times and lifted weights twice. Monday Off Tuesday Fully Body Lift 20′ Cardio Wednesday Yoga Class Thursday 30′ Run 20′ Yoga Friday 30′ Body Circuit Workout Saturday 40′ [...]

Laura’s Week Four Action Steps

Goal:  I am so happy and feel great that I have accomplished my 8 week summer exercise goal.  Each week I ran four times, practiced yoga three times and lifted weights twice. Monday Journal Tuesday Upper Lift 20′ Yoga 20′ Run Mindful Moment Wednesday Lower Lift 20′ Yoga Intervals 1′ hard, 1′ easy x 6 [...]

Laura’s Week Two Reflection on Summer Goals

Week Two Action Steps Tuesday Yoga Class Wednesday Full Body Weight Circuit with 15 minutes of intervals Journal Thursday 30′ Run  No 20′ Yoga  No Mindful Moment Friday Full Body Circuit with 15′ Hills Journal Saturday 35′ Run 30′ Yoga Sunday Happy Fourth of July Goal Evaluation Pack for Lutheridge  30′ Run, 20′ Yoga moved [...]