Exercise of the Week

MIM: Step Downs

On July 27, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

A lot of people know how to do step ups but how about step downs? In todays Move It Monday we are going to try the step downs. They are a GREAT butt and balance exercise. First thing to do is find a step or bench. It is ok to start low on these. This is an advanced exercise and you want to have good form. Stand on the edge of the bench on your right foot. Put all of your weight toward your heel. Step down with your left leg. It is ok to go all of the way

MIM: Mountain Climbers

On July 20, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Mountain climbers are a GREAT core and upper body exercise. In this video we show you how to start easy and progress. A few reminders: Keep your tummy in tight Try to keep your head in line with your spine and your spine in a nice straight line Hands directly under your shoulders You can add a few of these on your next dog walk or try them in the comfort of your own living room! Watch the video HERE!

Wrist Stretch

On July 13, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Do you work at a computer most of the day? Do you drive a lot? These things can wreck havoc on your wrists. Many people opt to have carpal tunnel surgery. Before you go that route, try a few wrist stretches and see if they help. One is the seated stretch. I did this one a lot when I was driving hours on end on Jacks Journey USA. Just put your hands together and push in opposite directions. You will feel a stretch in both wrists. A GREAT stretch to open up the wrists and forearms is

MIM: Every Minute on the Minute

On July 6, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

This Move it Monday post introduces you to a training concept rather than a particular exercise: it’s called Every Minute on the Minute (or “EMOM”). This workout technique has you doing a particular set of exercises once per minute at the :00 mark. Once you are done, you rest for the remainder of the minute until the top of the next minute. Some of the benefits of this type of training are: Time efficient and makes the workout go quickly! Builds a skill such as running until you are ready to do it more continuously. Easy to do on your

MIM: Run the stairs

On June 29, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Move It Monday while your at a summer party. Instead of just standing around while you are at a bbq, take advantage of the stairs! Do a couple of laps on the stairs while waiting for dinner! It will help burn calories, rev up your metabolism and tire out the dogs so they relax while you are enjoying dinner! Watch our video HERE on our little Stair Run!