This is Part 4 of a 5 part series on determining your Starting Line. I outlined the process in The Starting Line: Six Assessments to Track Progress.
Cardiovascular Assessment: One Mile Walk
I have chosen the One Mile Walk over a variety of assessments because it is the easiest method that can be [...]
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I find the Internet fascinating. There are so many tools readily available for us, yet it takes time to sort through it all and find valuable information. For most moms, there isn’t enough time in the day to shift through search engine results. For our physical fitness journey, I hope to provide [...]
Continue readingNo more excuses, mom. There are many ways we can contribute extra movement to our day. The idea is to start increasing your normal activity levels.
Around the house:
Stairs, stairs, stairs
floor: ab exercises, leg lifts, stretches
Gardening or yard work
Jogging/walking in place
Housework (Yuck! We might as well make sure our body benefits from the [...]
I highly recommend the American Heart Association’s Free Program Choose To Move. In their Overview, the American Heart Association highlights the goals of the program. The Choose to Move 12 Week Program currently follows seven women’s journeys to making fitness a part of their everyday lives. Anyone can sign [...]
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