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Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Bring Exercise of a Different Kind

LilyMB900422834As a Catholic, I try to live the three days leading up to Easter in a way that unites me to Christ in a more intimate way.  I do this so that on Easter I can truly celebrate His gift of salvation.  Exercise, during these three days, takes on a different meaning for me….my workout is less physical and more spiritual. [Read more…]

Take Some Advice From These Fitness and Nutrition Experts!

I just finished reading TIME’s recent health blog in which they asked 10 fitness/nutrition experts from various backgrounds to talk about their plans for healthy eating and living (to read more click here).   I found a lot of food for thought, but basically I related to their idea of simple living, functional fitness, and not-too-complicated eating.  I drew from some of the highlights of the article and commented on why I liked what they had to say…

Will Gadd

Who: Will Gadd, pro-outdoor sports guru [Read more…]

Some Twists on a Tried and True Exercise: The Push up

 

Push Ups  – Some New Twists to an Old Friend (and some extra core work as well)

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This push up routine was much harder than I thought it would be!!

 I tried Alan’s push up routine the other day. I love push ups because they work the core and the arms without using weights or equipment.  I was very surprised how difficult some of these variations on the standard push up are…try them at home! [Read more…]