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Plank renegade rows

Agility Ladder/Resistance Band workout

As we’ve mentioned before, resistance bands are lightweight, portable, and inexpensive; they can also enhance your normal workout routine. This week’s workout can be done with or without a resistance band placed above the knees. We encourage you try it both ways so you can feel how a little bit of resistance can go a […]
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Resistance bands outdoors

Outdoor Workout with Resistance Bands

Resistance bands and tubing allow you to perform strength-training exercises without weights. They are lightweight, easily portable, inexpensive, easy to store and perfect for exercising virtually anywhere!   This week’s workout was done using a resistance band and tube. As an added benefit, we took the workout outdoors to get a little fresh air and […]
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TRX in the park

Outdoor TRX Workout

What’s better than working out with your BFF? Working out with your best friend OUTSIDE…on a beautiful day! The TRX Trainer is one of our favorite tools that allows you to take your workout outdoors. It can be anchored to a tree, or sturdy post. In this video, we are anchored to a swing set. […]
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Hamstrings curl to bridge

Stability Ball Workout

Yesterday we discussed the benefits of Bridges and how to safely perform. It’s only fitting that we incorporate the Bridge into this week’s Workout Wednesday!   All you will need for this workout is a set of Dumbbells and a Stability Ball.    12-15 Reps per exercise. Repeat entire circuit 3-5 times.   Chest Flys […]
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Jumping exercise

Body Weight Workout

No gym or equipment? No problem… BE your own gym! This Bodyweight workout not only challenges your strength, but also your cardiovascular endurance. Perform each exercise for 30-45 seconds. Repeat entire circuit 3-5 times.   1. Burpees 2. Jump Lunges (or Reverse Lunges) 3. Dive Bombers (or Push-ups) 4. Plank with Rotation 5. Supine Hamstrings […]
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Julie with a bosu ball

TRX Suspension Trainer Workout

As we mentioned earlier this week, the TRX Suspension Trainer can be used to improve mobility and flexibility; it allows you to unload your bodyweight while doing specific movements. By unloading some bodyweight, it is possible to safely move through a greater range of motion. The TRX can also add resistance and leverage to a […]
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45 Second reverse flys

Total-body Tabata Workout with a BOSU Balance Trainer

This week’s workout is a total-body circuit using a BOSU Balance Trainer and a set of dumbbells. Perform each exercise 45 seconds with 15 second recoveries. Repeat the full circuit 3-5 times. Squat to Overhead Press Reverse Flys Burpees Push-ups Toe Taps Plank Jacks (Option to modify) ALWAYS work within your pain-free range… and have […]
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Julie with hand weights

Total Body Circuit using Dumbbells

This week’s Workout Wednesday is a challenging total-body circuit using only a set of dumbbells and a yoga mat (optional). You can perform each exercise for 45 seconds, or 10-12 reps. Allow 15-20 second recoveries in between moves.   1. Fast Skaters 2. Side-Lunge (left) w/Biceps Curls to Overhead Press 3. Side-Lunge (right) w/Biceps Curls to Overhead Press 4. […]
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