Category: fitness
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Squids – Squats and Dips
Before my friend and I dive any deeper down this twisted rabbit hole of self-inflicted torture, I’d like to introduce you to the set that got us started. We arrived at 24 Hour Fitness on a day like any other, except that on this day we were together. Two monsters of eccentric movement and screaming…
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5 Ways to Stay Motivated during Recovery
Motivation is as important as time in making a quick return from injury. If you’re not focused on recovery and treating your broken self with a new respect, you’re liable to prolong the healing process and turn your injury into a long-term pain. These 5 ways to stay motivated during recovery will help you stay…
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Easy Functional Legs Workout
I took my video camera out for a jog to the grocery store and thought I’d talk to you about my runs. I train for health and functionality so I try to keep a strong balance in my workouts. When I go for runs, I include lunges and keep it fun by jumping over whatever…
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Zumba – Dance Like No One Is Watching
Zumba has a lot going for it. It’s humble beginnings began in the 90s as an alternative exercise class. Zumba incorporates mostly Latin dance styles into a workout routine. It has skyrocketed to craze status for good reason. My first experience with Zumba was with a group of people that I was traveling the world…
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Tardy Tuesday
Tardy Tuesday was worse than 10am Monday but today is different. Last night, I promised my sister I wouldn’t touch this machine. I would leave early from work, 5pm. I would call her on my way to Yoga. And when I got home at night, after eating and showering with my Yoga mat, I would…
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Late To Work On Monday
It’s Monday morning, or afternoon. I’ve been sleeping for 12 hours. It’s 10am and I’m finally getting out of bed. Perhaps my weekend no-sleeper should have ended a bit earlier than it did. I won’t blame myself for 12 hours of recovery sleep. My boss might. When I worked in California, some of my team…