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December 26, 2017 – 12:52 pm | No Comment

This Week 7’s (12.14 – 12.31) Affirmation: Mindfulness – I will reach for mindfulness each day.
Date – 12.26.17
B-Book 44: Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
The key message in this book: Often we stop dead in our tracks …

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How to Stop Skipping Workouts for Good ‹ Hello Healthy

October 6, 2015 – 6:45 pm | No Comment
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Have you ever started a new habit with a lot of enthusiasm and built up some great momentum? Maybe you were able to work out 3 times a week for an entire month. It feels …

The 5-Minute Remedy for Sitting All Day ‹ Hello Healthy

October 6, 2015 – 5:40 pm | No Comment
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Does this sound like your typical day? Sit down to breakfast, and sit in your car to get to work just to sit in an office chair all day. Then you sit again for your …

Which is More Important: Sleep vs Exercise 

September 29, 2015 – 2:47 pm | No Comment
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It’s hard to keep track of everything we’re supposed to get done in one day much less an entire week. Between work, school, kids, eating right, and regular chores, hitting the gym and the sack …

Should You Eat Before a Workout?

September 29, 2015 – 2:32 pm | No Comment
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(Life by DailyBurn) — Anyone who makes fitness a priority has experienced that moment when a slight tummy rumble comes along just as you head out to the gym. But do you grab more »
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Exercise Hormones to Know About

September 14, 2015 – 5:13 am | No Comment
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The powers of a good sweat are well-documented: Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and reduce your risk of depression, heart …

This is What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Exercising

August 19, 2015 – 2:08 pm | No Comment
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It takes a lot of hard work to stay in shape, which is why it’s important to exercise on a regular basis. But it’s not always possible to remain active, and sometimes a few days …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Adv HIIT Challenge – Completed!!!

July 8, 2015 – 4:01 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 51:26 mins) →  My Run Log
Really great way to end my 30 day challenge.  After a pretty intense day yesterday, today was ending on an intense and measured workout.  Specifics: Did Need for …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 29

July 7, 2015 – 3:07 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 117:26 mins) →  My Run Log
Oh yeah – bring the friggin’ pain again!  If y’all don’t know – 420 Burpees along with a few 6-count Body Builders aren’t a cakewalk at all.  One …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 28

July 5, 2015 – 6:11 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 49:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Quick and painful leg scorcher today.  Good way to end the week.   Specifics: Did Another Hot Landing HIIT movements as indicated below (19:00 mins) – considered working out …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 27

July 4, 2015 – 4:09 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 85:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Approximately 7,200 Punches and 120 Push-ups – I have never done any workout like this before; arms are about to fall off, traps are burning – the …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 26

July 3, 2015 – 2:14 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 71:00 mins) →  My Run Log
1440 Jumping Jacks in a workout – that was what it took to get to the other side of the workout day.  I swear I was back …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 25

July 2, 2015 – 2:22 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 55:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Today was a pretty tough push, but this wouldn’t be a challenge if you didn’t have to push right?  The hard part was primarily due to the …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 24

June 28, 2015 – 10:59 pm | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 54:00 mins) →  My Run Log
After a wicked hard day yesterday, today was a welcome step down a couple of notches.  I actually worked out with my daughter and she was diggin’ …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 22

June 28, 2015 – 12:53 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 87:20 mins) →  My Run Log
Oh yeah! Really enjoyed this one – it was loooong, but it wasn’t a “bring the pain day” – and throwing a million jabs and crosses was …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 21

June 27, 2015 – 2:39 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 60:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Today was “bring the pain day” – there was nothing enjoyable about it.  Specifics: Did Skier HIIT movements as indicated below (30:00 mins) – I worked out at …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 20

June 24, 2015 – 11:40 pm | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 56:20 mins) →  My Run Log
Enjoyable workout today. The Heat Index took sort of a break today, pushed back by the weather over the last couple days.  Specifics: Did Total Burn HIIT movements as …

Report shows overweight Americans headed toward more severe obesity | US news | The Guardian

June 24, 2015 – 6:13 pm | No Comment
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According to the latest data in the US, some 37% of women and 35% of men are obese, outnumbering the percentages of people who are just overweight
America’s obesity crisis is getting worse, according to a …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 19

June 23, 2015 – 7:35 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 61:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Another ok workout today again. The Heat Index was between 101° – 105°.  Thunderstorm creeped in today again and cooled things down. Specifics: Did Power Burn HIIT movements as …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 18

June 22, 2015 – 9:00 pm | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 60:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Pretty ok workout today. The Heat Index was between 104° – 107°, but I worked out late; also, a thunderstorm creeped in with some nice cool breeze …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 17

June 21, 2015 – 8:45 pm | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 50:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Pretty tough workout today. The Heat Index was between 103° – 107°.  The heat continues, but a bit more bearable than previous days. Specifics: Did Shredder HIIT movements as …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 16

June 19, 2015 – 12:21 pm | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 60:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Today was another scorcher. The Heat Index was between 102° – 106°.  It was a bit hot, but not as bad as previous days. Specifics: Did Stepper HIIT movements …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 15

June 18, 2015 – 11:08 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 60:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Today was another scorcher. The Heat Index was between 102° – 106°.  Working out again today was a bear. Specifics: Did Flappy Bird HIIT movements as indicated below (30:00 …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 14

June 17, 2015 – 9:20 pm | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 50:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Today was another scorcher. The Heat Index was between 109° – 113°.  Working out again today was a bear. Specifics: Did Hopper HIIT movements as indicated below (20:00 mins) …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 13

June 17, 2015 – 2:49 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 58:20 mins) →  My Run Log
WoW! was it hot today or what?  The friggin’ heat index was between 99° – 105°.  Working out was a bear. Specifics: Did Burn Baby Burn HIIT movements as …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 12

June 15, 2015 – 2:04 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 46:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Good workout day.  Pushed through quite quickly and got it done – tomorrow is an off day. Specifics: Did Total Burn HIIT movements as indicated below (16 mins).  Afterwards I …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 11

June 13, 2015 – 7:11 pm | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 52:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Another good workout day.  I thought the Cross-Climbers were gonna kick my butt, but it was ok.  It took me a while to get going, but once …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 10

June 12, 2015 – 9:29 pm | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 66:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Pretty good workout today.  Didn’t really get gassed at all until near the very end; it did push me a bit though, if I am being honest. …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 9

June 11, 2015 – 5:29 pm | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 63:00 mins) →  My Run Log
Never thought Jumping Jacks could kick my butt – but tying these two Jacks together accomplished just that.  Specifics: Did Double Burn HIIT movements as indicated below (33 mins).  Afterwards I …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 8

June 10, 2015 – 2:11 am | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 56:00 mins) →  My Run Log
After a few hard days, here I get a workout that I actually got through with very few bumps (thighs were burning tho – can’t lie).  I …

PHASE 3: 30-Day Advanced HIIT Challenge – Day 7

June 8, 2015 – 7:01 pm | No Comment
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Narrative: (Duration – 74:00 mins) →  My Run Log
This was sort of a long workout, but I liked it a lot.  I felt like I was training for a boxing match; arms started to get rubbery after …