September Fitness Challenge: Strength & Serenity

by Denise // 6 September, 2012 // Comments off

While the big kids home this summer, I dropped the ball on my fitness challenges. But since September is National Yoga Month, now is the perfect time to bring back my monthly challenges. Yoga is such a beneficial tool for... Continue reading →

May Challenge: Channel Your Inner Superhero

by Denise // 1 May, 2012 // Comments off

My family and I are HUGE superheroes fans. We’ve seen all the comic book movies a dozen or so times and we are super excited about The Avengers movie to be released this week. Now, you’re probably wondering what that... Continue reading →

Spring into April with a 30 Day Burpee Challenge

by Denise // 1 April, 2012 // Comments off

When I proposed burpees for our April challenge, my Twitter challenge crew was not happy. There was a lot of resistance to a burpee challenge. Yes, burpees suck and they hurt and they’re exhausting, but they make you strong, lean... Continue reading →

Kickin’ It

by Denise // 29 January, 2009 // Comments off

Time to put your best foot forward for this week’s Five Minutes for Fitness. Kickboxing is one of my favorite cross-training work-outs. It’s is a great core work-out that forces you to use your entire body. With each... Continue reading →

Yay for Yoga!

by Denise // 25 September, 2008 // Comments off

Yoga is an important part of my training routine. I love stretching after a tough work-out. Even on my rest days, I find time to stretch my muscles. It makes my muscles happy. So for today’s 5 Minutes for Fitness,... Continue reading →

I Know Squat

by Denise // 11 September, 2008 // Comments off

For this week’s edition of 5 Minutes for Fitness, I offer you another one of my favorite strengthening exercises: Squats! Squats are great for the gluts, quads and hamstrings. With your legs shoulder distance apart, sit an invisible chair. ... Continue reading →

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