Exercise of the Week

MIM: Triceps Push-ups

On June 22, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Time to work on those strong upper bodies! Move It Monday exercise today is triceps push-ups! You may be familiar with the standard push-up where the elbows go out, but these are totally different! For these, you want to keep your hands closer together, shoulder-width apart on a bench or other steady surface. When you come down, elbows should go BEHIND you, close to your sides. By pushing up from this position, you are targeting the triceps in the back of the arm. Remember: Your pup should be in a sit or a down beside you. Keep your back and

MIM: Tree hugger workout

On June 15, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

We are back on the trails again this week for our tree hugger workout! You can take advantage of everything nature and we are here to prove it! No excuses! First thing, find a tree! And have a seat! Tree Squats: Find a sturdy tree and put your back against it. Walk your feet out so that your knees are at 90 degrees and your knees are over your ankles. Press your back flat, put your weight in your heels and enjoy the scenery! Bonus: put your dog in a sit to enjoy the scenery with you and work on

MIM: Logs and Dogs

On June 8, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Today’s Move It Monday was inspired by our friend, Kelli Corasanti from Studio 8 Fitness, while Jack and I were on Jacks Journey USA and teaching in Rome, NY. We took the dogs for walk on a nearby trail and got a little workout in while we were there! Do you have a trail by your house that you can incorporate the “elements” around you? Log Lunge Find a stable log, bench, or piece of playground equipment. Place your left foot up on the stable object. Get a nice wide stance so that your right leg can bend and have the

MIM: Woodchoppers

On June 1, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

We love multi-tasking here at Leash Your Fitness! We can work out AND play games with our pups at the same time! This week’s Move It Monday is an exercise called the woodchopper. This move targets your hamstrings, glutes, core, and back. If your pup knows “shake”, “high five”, or “touch” this is where the game comes in. See the steps below and you’ll be rocking a strong body and a happy dog before you know it! Start with your hands together and feet wide and your dog sitting by your right foot Bring your arms up over your left

MIM: Sand Squat Jumps

On May 25, 2015 / Exercise of the Week

Happy Memorial Day everyone! This holiday weekend, we thought it would be fun to do a workout in the sand, so today’s Move It Monday is sand squat jumps! If you can’t get to a beach, find a park or other area with soft sand to get a great lower body workout and burst of cardio. Repeat these 10 times, rest for 1 minute and do one more set. You can work your way up on these by trying to jump higher or farther, by increasing the number of jumps per set, or by doing more sets. Your pup’s job