Exercise of the Week

MIM: One leg lunges

On January 12, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Want to get stronger legs? One legged lunges are an AWESOME way to work your balance AND your leg strength! To get started, Find a stable platform that is approximately knee height. Face away from the platform Place your right foot on the platform All of your weight is now on your left foot. Bend your left leg into a lunge position, putting all weight in the heel of your left foot. If you can not put the weight in your heel then bring your foot out a little further, your knee should NOT go over your toes. Keep your

MIM: New directions on your dog walk

On January 5, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Mixing up your direction on your daily dog walk is a GREAT way to use muscles in a whole new way. Watch the video to get some ideas on how you can mix up your daily dog walk! Walking backwards: find an area where there is nothing that you can trip on, a sidewalk or path works great! Turn around and take long strides, squeeze your butt as you walk or run backwards. This will open up the hip flexors in the front of your leg that get tight from walking AND it will work your butt! If you

MIM: Core and Arms

On December 29, 2014 / Exercise of the Week

Today’s challenge is going to work your CORE and your ARMS! This can be a challenging exercise for many but that is MORE reason to do it! It will be fun to see your progression! A few things: You can do this exercise on your knees Start off with only a few one each side but make sure you push up on both sides as one side is always weaker Keep your core tight and contract the front of your legs too! Don’t allow your butt to hike up, keep it in align with the rest of your body and

Move It Monday: Get Moving!

On December 22, 2014 / Exercise of the Week

In our Move It Monday Holiday Challenge, there are 2 days that challenge you to get extra movement by adding an extra run or walk to your usual dog walk, or add sprints! Today’s Move It Monday is all about fitting extra movement into your day. Here are some ideas and strategies to help you ramp up your Holiday Challenge or get extra movement ANY day. 1. Add a hill or stairs – either walk up the hill/stairs or to really push yourself try the following workout: run or walk up the hill for 10 seconds, then back down to the start.

Move It Monday: Hamstrings

On December 15, 2014 / Exercise of the Week

Time to work your hamstrings. Many people use the fronts of their legs, their quadriceps for most things. This will cause muscle imbalances and the next thing that you know you will have knee pain. Time to balance things out! It has been cold and rainy so this is a great exercise that you can do in your living room while stretching out. All you need is a table or chair. Lay next to the table, chair or if you are out on a walk a bench works great! Put your feet up on the solid surface. Lift your butt