Archive for the "Full Body Workouts" category

Body Weight Exercise Workout for Home

This has been a crazy week. We made it to the Y at least four times, but I really don’t feel like getting out of the house today.  Have to share:  As I’m typing this, the kiddo’s are running around the upstairs living room saying, “It’s exercise time.  Keep running.  Faster, faster.  Way to [...]

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Create a fitness scavenger hunt for summer day activities

“What are we doing today, Mom?”  Aggh, another summer day to plan.  Don’t pull your hair out!  I’ve got a solution for you.  Scavenger hunts are an excellent opportunity to pass the days.  The location can be of your choosing.  The hunt can range from 30 minutes, hours, or days.  The topics are unlimited.  [...]

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The Cantaloupe Workout

Here’s a fruity workout for the long summer days ahead.
Cantaloupes are on sale!  I love late spring/early summer fruits.  The lovely sweet flavor of a juicy cantaloupe will be a perfect reward for your post workout snack. Test your fruity strength abilities.
Warm Up:
1.  30 Side to Side Twists with arms parallel to the floor [...]

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Dancing With the Stars Samba and Rumba Workout

Pick and choose your favorite moves to Rumba and Samba with the Stars. Enjoy the show!
Basic Samba (Part 1):
Demonstrating the beginning stance which is an excellent standing exercise that engages the abdominals.
Basic Samba (Part III):
A simple Samba step that keeps you moving as you watch.
Rumba: Dance with Music:
Move [...]

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Dancing With the Stars Paso Doble and Viennese Waltz Workout

Priscilla Presley and Louis Van Amstel performed the Tango effortlessly highlighting her grace and beauty.
How did it go last week? Did you come up with a favorite dancer? I will miss the comedic relief of Steve Guttenberg along with the nice guy charm.
The Paso Doble and Viennese Waltz are the dances of the [...]

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Dancing With the Stars Segment Workout

How did you enjoy your workouts last week? It turned out to be quite a nice challenge. With 6 couples each night, the breakdown was anywhere from 60-120 couch push ups, 12 minutes of cycling, and 60-120 pile squats! Were you able to complete 20 reps a dancer? This week, let’s break [...]

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