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This question has come up more then once during my clients training sessions.After everybody is settled into the exercise, aligned their bodies, initiated the breath and starting the exercise. Now what to do with the feet?Joseph H.Pilates wrote in his book: Return to Life Through Contrology, first published in 1945, that he would suggest softly pointed feet.

This is a great circuit offering lower/upper/cardio and core workout. Perform each circuit in a row with only a 10 sec rest in between exercises.  Lower Body – 45 secs/10 sec restLow Side to Side Lunges (lateral)180 deg. Jump switch tap floorSquat to Jump SquatSide to Side Hop OversPendulum LungesUpper Body – 45 secs/10 sec rest

Hi all,I love to try new things and I am constantly looking for the next big thing! I am loving my TRX trainer and I am super excited for the certification next Saturday. I have started taking this supplement that is a Whole Food Health Optimizer. It replaces all need for vitamin, omega, fiber and calcium supplements. It tastes horrible but I am curious to see what result I get from it. I plan to have it as a meal replacement for 60 days so I will keep you posted. 

Urban Boot Camp .......hurdles, agility ladders, resistance bands and a  core conditioning pod!!!  HOOAH!!!!!   Everyone gave their all!!!  Way to go recruits!

Most health-minded people are aware that fiber is good for overall digestive health, but until recently, it was unclear just how beneficial it could be. New research in the February 14, 2011, online edition of Anchives of Internal Medicine suggests that fiber can actually add years to your life.

 

 

Its a beautiful sunny day for a run! I am training for a marathon in Victoria on the 9th of October.i will be walking at Sheridan school here in Tacoma then off to a networking group lots of fun today!

For anyone who has ever read my blog knows that I really try to encourage people to get all or at least part of their physical activity out in nature. I think that there are benefits beyond just the physical ones to being outside, however if you are going to exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike there are ways to make that time more useful.  Watching TV while exercising is not the way to go in my opinion, try doing one of these exercises instead; 

Not lions and tigers and bears..Oh My!  Rather it's  Indian Runs, Med-Balls and Sandbags...Oh MY!   Day 2 of Urban Boot Camp -  The recruits are amazing!!!