Day 31 of the 100 Reps Challenge We did it! Today is the last day of December and therefore the last day of the 100 Reps Challenge. The exercises I’ve chosen today are good for the core and whole body. As I’ve said before, I love abs, so I couldn’t resist the knee tucks. Downward [...]
20 stability ball reverse extensions (if you don’t have a stability ball, try using a bench or chair instead)20 standing dumbbell shrugs Do this set 5 times for a total of 100 stability ball reverse extensions and 100 standing dumbbell shrugs! Fitness Tip: Stretching every day is great for energizing and limbering up the body- [...]
Day 29 of the 100 Reps Challenge 20 jumping lunges (20 for each side): sink down into a lunge, then jump up and switch leg positions. If you start with the right leg forward and bent, left leg stretched back, then when you jump your left leg should land in the front at a 90 [...]
We’re putting the stability ball and dumbbells away for today; let’s work with our body weight! 25 mountain climbers (25 for each leg)25 side planks (25 for each side): hold for 20-60 seconds Do this set four times for a total of 100 mountain climbers and 100 side planks. Fitness Tip: Move your legs quickly [...]
20 bent over dumbbell rows (20 for each side)20 stability ball hamstring curls Do this set 5 times for a total of 100 bent over dumbbell rows and 100 stability ball hamstring curls! Fitness Tip: Don’t have a stability ball? Just do hamstring curls in a standing position, one leg at a time. Move quickly [...]
Looks as though its going to be a beautiful day out today so it’s definitely walking weather! Also am dying for some cardio and a chance to move after the wonderfully relaxing and food-filled day that was yesterday. If you care to join me… 100 passe100 minutes walking No, you don’t have to do all [...]
Have a wonderful day and enjoy the social gatherings! This year I’m especially grateful for the people in my life because my dad is unable to be with us this holiday season- he’s in Cambodia saving the world with the United Nations:) There’s a lot of other people I would love to see as well [...]
…and Sagan still didn’t have all her presents wrapped. Anyone else work better under pressure too? Actually, I can’t wrap presents. (There seems to be a trend here with my domestic difficulties… can’t cook, can’t bake, can’t wrap presents…). All of my presents for people wind up in bags or boxes so that I can [...]
25 squat chops (25 for each side)25 rock the boats You know that you just are dying to do these exercises because of the names alone. Complete this set 4 times for a total of 100 squat chops and 100 rock the boats! Fitness Tip: Focus on your breathing for the rock the boat move [...]
Day 22 of the 100 Reps Challenge 25 calf raises with bicep curls25 jumping jacks Do this set 4 times to complete 100 calf raises with 100 bicep curls, plus 100 jumping jacks! Fitness Tip: Switch up the bicep curls with hammer curls to engage different muscles in the arms. With the jumping jacks, bring [...]
