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Most of you know I love CrossFit, but I don't do just CF. On days I don't CrossFit, I weight train using two different training methods. Mixing up your workouts is key to gaining the full benefit and overall health and wellness. Challenging yourself with ideas like the below will help you tackle the top two excuses for avoiding exercise and help you torch calories in less time: a lack of time and reduced motivation as the result of poor results from previous weight-loss attempts. It’s true tha...

Five Workouts for the CrossFit Novice

CrossFit can be described as a strength and conditioning program for elite and professional athletes; however, what some people don’t realize is that CrossFit WOD’s (Work Out of the Day) can be altered or scaled to fit everyone’s fitness level, making the program suitable for everyone from grandmothers to hard-core MMA fighters. Your CrossFit WOD doesn’t have to be intense or backbreaking, but it should challenge you to change your perceptions of what a wor...

I know what you're thinking... another list of things I aspire to, but never implement. But stick with me here and just try 1 or 2 of the below to start off with, then if you are successful with those add another 1 or 2. Before you know it, you'll be ready for the beach or pool in no time! :) If you're like me, just substitute sweet tea for the water. (use Splenda or Stevia as your sweetener)

 

15 Expert Tips To Jumpstart Your Spring Weight Loss Goals

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My favorite weight to workout with? Body weight. So no more excuses to not exercise because you don't have time to go to a gym or fitness center. I'm here to show you there are many different bodyweight exercises you can do with minimal or no equipment.

1.) Push ups

We all know what they are, but did you know there are many variations on this classic? Close grip, wide set, you name it and changing the hand and foot position will provide new challenges for your muscles.

2.) Pull Ups

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Although I may always appear to be in shape, just like everyone else I occasionally give into the many holiday gift baskets and seasonal treats common to the season… especially anything with Godiva printed on it. Did you know they have an official Godiva taste tester? She’s a real, live person whose job it is to taste test all Godiva chocolate. While this may sound like a dream job (it certainly does to me!) as you can imagine, just like me, she gets up early to hit the gym before her ever so...

First things first: The key to waking up and working out before you start your day is getting a good night’s sleep. I speak from the heart, because you’ll find me cozied up in bed by 8-9 p.m. most nights! ;) When it comes to choosing between fitting in a workout or getting enough sleep, I typically recommend the workout. If I get up and get this donkey boot to CrossFit, my day will be better and provide me with more sustainable energy throughout my waking hours. If  I get those extra minutes o...

      Ever heard of the 10-20-30 workout? The training protocol refers to a specific interval format: run, bike row, etc. at a gentle pace for 30 seconds (low), accelerate for 20 seconds (medium) then push it for an all-out, 10-second sprint (high). Then repeat the set all over again. (Yes, the numbers are flip-flopped, but I didn’t create the name, so let’s roll with it! ;)..) This easy-to-follow program can increase your speed when running, while being more enjoyable.   Try it out! Here’s...