Exercise of the Week

MIM: Arm Circles

On February 23, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Arm circles are a simple exercise to add to your daily dog walk or any other time of day for that matter! This move will strengthen and tone your shoulders, back, biceps, and triceps. But don’t think because it’s a simple exercise that it will be easy! This one is harder than it looks. Let us know how you do! To do these: Stand tall with shoulders down and abs tight. Raise both arms to shoulder height and start making small circles forward, repeat 20 times. Repeat going backwards. Keep both arms moving in the same direction. Make sure to

MIM: Time to balance and stretch

On February 16, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

It is COLD in many parts of the country. Time to get your balance and stretch on! This exercise is a great way to do both! I know that I need to do it more often! Stand on your left leg. Bend your right knee and grab a hold of your big toe on your right foot. Balancing on your left leg, kick your right leg to the front, straightening the knee. Keep a straight back while extending your right leg to the front. Keep your tummy tight as you balance! Once you got the kicking out to the front

MIM: Side Step Ups

On February 9, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Time to mix up your muscle groups with Side Step Ups! Mostly everything we do is forward, you have to use the sides of your body as well to even things out and to keep all muscles working and strong! Adding side movements will help with this! Start on a low surface like a curb and then as you get stronger, move up to a higher stable surface like a bench or piece of play ground equipment. Make sure you keep the weight in your heels so that you really work your booty! This is a great way to practice

MIM: Box Jumps

On February 2, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

What to add some EXPLOSIVE movements to your dog walk? Box jumps are a great way to get your heart rate up and to use your leg muscles in a new way. We would suggest that you start low, a curb works great! As you get stronger, move up to a higher stable object like a park bench or piece of playground equipment. Make sure you bend your legs when you jump. Your butt muscles are the largest muscle in your body so USE THEM! Put your weight in your heel and commit to the jump! Bend your knees and

MIM: Time to STRETCH!

On January 19, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Do you stretch after you take your pup for a walk or workout? Stretching is a very important ingredient in your fitness routine and many people don’t take the time to do it. The best time to stretch is AFTER you are warmed up. Your muscles are much more pliable then. Remember to stretch both sides and compare which side is tighter. Stretching will help to prevent injuries because if your muscles are tight and pulling your bones into places that they aren’t supposed to be, this will cause a faulty structure. If you start running or even doing