exercise

Outdoors…

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Do you get outside everyday? I do. I have George the dog who needs to be walked everyday twice a day. He loves weather, rain, wind, snow, sun. He is not crazy about thunderstorms.

Lately, I go out and work in my gardens. I try to limit it to 20 minutes a day . Just that makes you feel better, even if all I am doing is pulling dandelions or picking up dog poop. It just makes you feel good.

Grandpa Sam's wheelbarrow

Grandpa Sam’s wheelbarrow

I wanted to honor Grandpa Sam’s wheelbarrow in my blog post. I have used it for years and so did he. It makes me happy to look at it. I did buy a big 6 cubic feet with a big fat tire which makes me happy too:)

Fit and Fabulous tip…Go outside everyday if only for a few minutes. It will make you feel better. “My body was designed to move and stretch and feel strong, flexible and alive. I love the feeling.” Dr. Christiane Northrup from her book Goddesses Never Age.

My Fit and Fabulous workouts are outside all year long. Come try a class. Hula hoops, Jump ropes and so much more. I can modify for any fitness level.

That is it for now. Go outside, take a walk, pick a dandelion, plant lettuce or just sit in the sunshine. Your choice.

Love,

Mary

Bring out the Jump Ropes!

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Are you concerned about impact? I love a little impact.

A year ago, I injured my low back, debilitating pain in my left glute, tingling around my knee. I went to my chiropractor and he said to me, how old are you? He wanted me to stop the impact, talk a walk, swim,  AND no impact.  I rested, took a few pain killers, went to physical therapy and I am back to working out.

I did change things up. I have created an effective workout that you do in a minimal amount of time.  I focus on recovery. I foam roll everyday sometimes twice a day, get really good massages, epsom salt baths, etc. After every workout, I include the Foundation training, the work of Dr. Eric Goodman.

I also eat a low-glycemic, low -inflammatory diet. I take really great supplements.  I especially like glucosamine with turmeric.

Today’s workout is a FUN one of course. When was the last time you jumped rope?

Here is the link to the Foundation Training that I do after every workout. You will finished feeling LONG and LEAN…an inch taller:) Go slow with it, build up, you don’t need to do the whole workout all at once. It is not easy but very effective. Strengthens and Stretches!

Is exercise FUN movement for you?

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I am taking Dr. Northrup’s online course Ageless Goddess. Dr. Northrup talks about the importance of movement and doing something that you love. You need to move and do something that you love.

Is exercise Fun movement for you?

I love exercise, I always loved gym class. I especially love working out with people. Doing mountain climbers at home by myself doesn’t thrill me, if I do them to music suddenly it becomes Fun. I love my classes and working out together, we laugh, have a good time and workout all at the same time.

I did take a few dance classes a few years ago and they were not fun for me.  I was the lady in the back row that was three steps behind. I would need to work at it and keep going for them to be fun. I do think about taking tap classes, I think that would be a good time!

What do you consider FUN movement? Yoga, running, skiing, hiking,??? Make it part of your routine to create happiness, joy and the outcome…FIT AND FABULOUS!

This is Fun for me! Working out outside in the sunshine with George the dog running around.

 

A Fit and Fabulous Workout!

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Here is an example of one one of my Fit and Fabulous workouts. Do this two to three times a week. These workouts are very effective, fat burning, boost your metabolism , strengthens your core. Your low back will thank you.  You will feel long and lean when you are finished.

Warm -up…move around before starting the  workout, walk your dog around the block first , do a few hips circles, pick your knees up. You get the picture.

1. 4 minutes of mountain climbers

one minute rest

2. Strength training repeat three times.

one minute rest

3. Foundation Training

Exercise, take your vitamins, and eat a low-glycemic diet and you will be on your way to Fit and Fabulous! I am offering a free health coaching session to get you started. Contact me if you are ready to be Fit and Fabulous.

Looking at a life in a different way:)

Looking at  life in a different way:)

 

What do you do when cold and flu season hits?

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This time of years there are all sorts of ads encouraging everyone to get a flu shot. What if everyone was encouraged to eat their fruits and vegetables, take a daily walk no matter what the weather is…this is why I have George the dog:) We are out everyday rain or shine.  Have you thought about getting to bed on time to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night? Have you given yourself permission to take an epsom salt bath?

Has anyone suggested you take the best supplements in my opinion on the planet every day twice a day? I am here to make that suggestion to you. I have been taking great supplements everyday twice a day for almost eight years now. I can’t remember the last time I had the flu. I must admit to an occasional cold but short lived.

Here is a quick video for your consideration.

George in the woods.

George in the woods.

 

 

How to get Fit in Four weeks?

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Health and Fitness is a life long process. 80% of your health is dependent on lifestyle choices. I think that is great NEWS! The key is to get up and start moving!

(Of course, diet and great supplements are equally as important…more on that in later posts.)

Here is the second week video in a series of 4, to get you started on an exercise program. So many commented that they watched last week’s  video.  FYI, you need to do more than watch if you want results. Is that mean or inspiring?

We have many women in their fifties, sixties and seventies at OutdoorFit that have transformed their bodies. They are healthy, strong and empowered. I tell people at OutdoorFit to give it two weeks and you will start to feel a difference.

Please let me know how you are doing! I love hearing from you!