Exercise of the Week

Have fun at the Playground

On August 31, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

When is the last time that you stopped at the playground that you walk by with your dog and stopped to… PLAY?? When do we stop playing? Why take life so seriously? At a recent Leash Your Fitness class, we stopped at the playground and we took 5 minutes to PLAY! It was really fun and the girls loved it! You can stop and swing or even go down the slide! How about the monkey bars? It may take you a few times but try doing the monkey bars. It is great for your upper body and grip strength. You

Step Ups

On August 24, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

A few weeks ago our Move It Monday was step downs, now it is time to step up!! Step ups are a great butt exercise plus they will help your balance and cardio! You can do these on any bench, or secure raised surface. Sometimes you can find steps in a playground or use a picnic table bench. Make sure the bench is not too much above knee height, lower is better. Stand facing the bench. Step up on the bench with one foot, placing the entire foot on the bench and your weight in the heel. Use that leg

Try a new activity

On August 17, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

It is the last few weeks of summer, perfect time to try a new activity to complete your summer! What is holding you back from trying a new activity? Have you ever wanted to White Water Raft? Go Kayaking? Hiking the Grand Canyon? Sky Diving? Surfing? Go to a Bootcamp Class? Sign up for a race? Wouldn’t it be fun to just DO IT!! Why don’t you? Our Leash Your Fitness Trail Dogs team is training for a Spartan Race. The girls are Conquering their Fears of the unknown on this adventure race that will include mud, wall climbs, ropes

Foam Rolling your Legs

On August 10, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Do you suffer from sore knees? or Hips? Or lower back? Do your legs feel tight? Maybe you can try out a foam roller? There are numerous health benefits from foam rolling or myofascial release as it is called in the fitness world. “Knots” form in the muscles that stretching alone can not delete. A foam roller or even just a hard tennis ball will do the trick! As you roll these “knots” out, you will feel relief in other areas of your body. For example, many people have sore knees, especially when they run or walk downhill.

Bathroom Challenge

On August 3, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Do you drink a lot of water during the day and have to pee a numerous times throughout the day? Or do you use “I don’t want to drink water because then I have to pee all of the time” as an excuse! We have the perfect solution to help you stay fit AND get your water in! The Bathroom Challenge! Every time you have to pee during the day: go to the furthest bathroom that you can find walk to the next floor in your building work from home? walk around your house or condo This is a great