I’m moving over to a new site: Workouts With Joy There will be new free workouts coming this October (starting Mondays on YouTube) to increase energy, blast fat, and reduce stress for all fitness levels. These workouts won’t require much equipment and can be done anywhere. All videos will be shot outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I’ve started my social feeds…
I was so excited to try out the new TKO Soft Grip Jump Rope (courtesy of Lipton Publicity, Inc. for review) and it doesn’t disappoint! This rope is built for speed and it’s such a great way to get in your cardio training. The grips are surprisingly super comfortable and easy to grip. Notice (above) the…
Fall is the perfect time to do a fun run or two with cooler temperatures and good times! The Women of Wonder 5/10k will be held at Green Lake Park in Seattle on Sept 13th. I did this one last year and it is so much fun! You can register here and use the code RUNPINOTWOW to receive15% off.…
Rejuvenate: To feel healthy and energetic or to give new strength or energy to something. Oh man – I can’t tell you how perfect the weather was down at Cannon Beach and Seaside, Oregon this past week. It was overcast in the mornings (but not freezing), then the weather was gorgeous! You could actually wear a…
Hey guys – happy August! I hope you have had some time to enjoy your summer, it’s been hot and so nice in the Pacific Northwest. We are heading to the beach this week, so I have beach workouts on the brain – like this one below… Can’t wait! What fun adventures have you guys…
The Snow Lake Hike is one of the most popular hikes to do in the Seattle area. My son and I went on Wednesday morning, and by the time we left the lake to head back down (2:30ish), there were tons of people coming to the lake. It’s about 7 miles round trip, rocky, but moderately easy with the elevation…
Seattle has been blessed (or cursed) with hot summer weather this year. Even though everyone’s grass is dead, it’s still so great to be able to get outside for our workouts! I LOVE IT! Here’s a doable outdoor workout that will build your endurance, strength, and flexibility. Outdoor Workout Notes: If you aren’t a jogger, just walk at…
Do a full workout on your mat with no other equipment required. Yay! Staggered Arm Plank (targets core): Change up your planks by staggering your arms to challenge your muscles differently. Keep shoulders down away from ears and chest open. Hold 15-60 seconds. You can lower to your knees to change arm position. Bent Arm Bird…
If you walked 1 mile every day, you could lose up to 10 pounds in a year without changing your eating habits.
We took a major road trip from Seattle to California to be with the trees. The trip was long, but the giants were worth it! We then went up the 101 to check out the southern coast of Oregon… Then it was over to Crater Lake… This was the bluest lake I have ever seen.…
It’s time to go on another road trip to the trees! Hope you are having an active and adventurous summer!!
Who doesn’t love pineapple during the summer?! Cut it up into chunks (83 calories per cup) and enjoy alone or paired up with other fruits, nuts or meats. It’s considered an excellent source of vitamin C for your immune health, so eat up!
Did you know you receive health benefits from one minute of daily exercise? Why not take a 10 minute body break! You can do so much in ten minutes – work on flexibility, strength (focus on one body part) or go for a quick walk or run to boost metabolism! Here’s a quick 10 minute stretch routine to…
Summer is in full swing in Seattle! So, blogging has been on the backburner… I hope you had a wonderful weekend and have been able to get out and enjoy this awesome weather. 🙂 Would love to hear what you guys did this weekend!
Have a happy and safe 4th! 🙂
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