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The 50's are a sandwich generation of fitness; we don't want to work out like we did 15, 10 or even 5 years ago, yet we aren't ready for the "senior" classes either. I'm revamping this blog to be a blend of health and fitness tips that I hope all of you "fiftysomethings" will find helpful. ***I am not a doctor or nutritionist. Please consult your physician before performing any exercises or following any tips shown on this blog.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Thursday's Total Body -- 10 Minute Tornado Total Body Weight Workout
This is my last post until after the New Year. It's a quick total body workout from LiveExercise
It's called the 10 Minute Tornado Total Body Weight Workout.
Click the link below the picture to get to the workout.
Please do a warm up and cool down on your own.
Stay upright on the lunges--your shoulders should be in line with your hips the whole time.
I am taking some time off to get ready for Christmas and my new session coming up after the New Year. I hope you have a safe, happy and healthy Holiday Season! Plan to get fit(ter) in 2014!!!!
It's called the 10 Minute Tornado Total Body Weight Workout.
Click the link below the picture to get to the workout.
Please do a warm up and cool down on your own.
Stay upright on the lunges--your shoulders should be in line with your hips the whole time.
I am taking some time off to get ready for Christmas and my new session coming up after the New Year. I hope you have a safe, happy and healthy Holiday Season! Plan to get fit(ter) in 2014!!!!
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Wild/Warrior Workout -- 20 Minute Holiday HIIT
Today's Holiday HIIT workout comes from RealFit Tv. It is 20 minutes long and will work your entire body. No equipment is needed except an optional mat.
It is broken down as follows:
2 min Warm-up
Interval: 40 seconds of work/10 seconds rest1) Jump Squat + Hop-over Mat
2) Drop Push Up, Tricep Style
3) Strict Mountain Climbers
4) Modified Ninja Jump Tucks
5) Running Man Crunch ups
3 Minute Challenge: 3 moves
Alternating Front Lunges
Walk Out To Push Up & Walk Back In
Jump Over Width of Mat
& Repeat!
Here's another one you can do on your own:
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Tuesday's Trunk and Core -- Yoga Abs
Today's quickie holiday time workout comes from BeFit. Instructor Denise Austin takes you through a 10 minute yoga routine that focuses on the abdominal muscles.
On the double leg lift, remember to lower your legs only as far as you can. The minute you feel your lower back coming off the mat, stop; lowering further than that can strain your lower back.
No warm up is provided, she does stretch at the end.
On the double leg lift, remember to lower your legs only as far as you can. The minute you feel your lower back coming off the mat, stop; lowering further than that can strain your lower back.
No warm up is provided, she does stretch at the end.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Monday's Muscle Work -- Primadonna Push Up Challenge
I did this push up challenge with my class this morning. It was killer!!!! Instead of doing it to the song "Primadonna", we did it to "Vertigo" by U2--about 3 minutes 15 seconds. I changed it up a little. We did tricep push-ups during the chorus and kept the cross behinds slower. I have to admit, I lasted about 2 minutes and 45 seconds. We finished with chest raises--intense!
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Sunday's Recipe Share -- Paleo Breakfast Cookies + a Quick Stretch
I love cookies!!! So, when I decided to give the Paleo/Primal lifestyle a try, I thought I'd never eat a real cookie again--or at least one that tasted good. Was I ever wrong!
I was so happy when I found the recipe for these Paleo Breakfast Cookies from the preppy paleo.
The first recipe I tried was for pumpkin breakfast cookies. They are grain free and are sweetened with just 1/4 cup or pure maple syrup or raw honey. I do use dark or semisweet chocolate mini chips--the sugar free ones are just too nasty and I only use a small amount. There is no butter or oil either, they contain almond butter--I make my own in the food processor using blanched almonds with a little bit of maple syrup or honey for moisture--just process until it becomes butter. If you eat peanuts--you could always sub out peanut butter, but this has a much stronger flavor. I've also used sunbutter (from sunflower seeds). Just a note--sunflower seeds and butter tends to turn green when it's baked--don't be alarmed!!!
I eat one or two of these cookies for breakfast when I don't have time for anything else. And let me tell you, they are a much healthier alternative to most cereals out there. I pack them with unsweetened shredded coconut, flax seed meal, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and more. You can make them a little different each time by what you use as your "add -ins." They are also a great snack. I keep them in my fridge.
I was so happy when I found the recipe for these Paleo Breakfast Cookies from the preppy paleo.
The first recipe I tried was for pumpkin breakfast cookies. They are grain free and are sweetened with just 1/4 cup or pure maple syrup or raw honey. I do use dark or semisweet chocolate mini chips--the sugar free ones are just too nasty and I only use a small amount. There is no butter or oil either, they contain almond butter--I make my own in the food processor using blanched almonds with a little bit of maple syrup or honey for moisture--just process until it becomes butter. If you eat peanuts--you could always sub out peanut butter, but this has a much stronger flavor. I've also used sunbutter (from sunflower seeds). Just a note--sunflower seeds and butter tends to turn green when it's baked--don't be alarmed!!!
I eat one or two of these cookies for breakfast when I don't have time for anything else. And let me tell you, they are a much healthier alternative to most cereals out there. I pack them with unsweetened shredded coconut, flax seed meal, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and more. You can make them a little different each time by what you use as your "add -ins." They are also a great snack. I keep them in my fridge.
The recipe I made more recently was for Paleo Banana Breakfast cookies. Instead of pumpkin, mashed banana is used and there is no added sweetener! Again I used the chocolate chips, coconut and flax seed meal, but this time I added raisins and chopped pecans. Yummy!
Lastly, is the original recipe that contains 1 cup of almond butter ( a bit more $$$) along with the 1/4 c. of maple syrup or honey:
Sorry I missed yesterday--you know, crazy time of the year....
Anyway, here's the quick stretch from FitnessBlender: "Kelli's Quick Cool Down and Stretch--Feel Good Stretching Routine for Morning or Night"
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