Peace and Fitness

Fitness

Ready, Set, GO HARD….

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Pressed for time but still need to get in your daily exercise?  Try some HIIT....High Intensity Interval Training.  Sure, you have probably already heard of it, but have you tried it? There are many ways to do HIIT, but this is the original "recipe,"  based on Professor Izumi Tabata's 1996 study which involved Olympic Speed Skaters. Pick 4 or 5 exercises that require a lot of … [Read more...] about Ready, Set, GO HARD….

Games People Play…

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Last night I read an article in Natural Muscle Magazine, that made some great suggestions about "sneaking" exercise into your day.  1 idea was a great way to incorporate tons of squats.  The suggestion was, each time you grab a door knob, hold on and do 10 squats.  Another idea was a great one to do at home and include your kids in your "game."  In your own mind, designate a … [Read more...] about Games People Play…

It’s The Circle….

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Earlier this weekend, I talked about how our kids are always watching (and consequently learning) from us.  As soon as I signed off and left for work, I started thinking about my mom.  I grew up to her, yes, watching soap operas (in particular General Hospital) but more import to her  watching, and working out along with, the first of the television exercise gurus, the immortal … [Read more...] about It’s The Circle….