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Brushing your teeth and lunges

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Mar 15, 2011 | Exercise, Tip Tuesday | Tags: , ,

You’re too busy to exercise.  I understand, I really do.  There was a point in my life where I didn’t want to take the time to go walk or lift weights.  That’s when I came up with the 2 minute leg routine while I brushed my teeth.  I have an electric tooth brush that buzzes every 30 seconds until I’ve done my full two minutes of brushing.  This is great to keep my workout on track. (more…)




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Playground workout

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Feb 22, 2011 | Exercise, Tip Tuesday | Tags: , ,

Last week, you read about using weights while walking, but perhaps, your child is too old for the stroller?  Or you want to change up your workout a bit.  How about a playground workout(more…)




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Walking and weights

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Feb 15, 2011 | Exercise, Tip Tuesday | Tags: , ,

Stroller
First, you need a stroller & a kid

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Next you need a pair of tennis shoes

weights
And finally some hand weights

Last summer, I knew I should be lifting weights to tone and strengthen, but with a little girl around, it was difficult to figure out a good time to squeeze in a workout.  This is when I decided that if I could incorporate my daughter into my workout, I’d be spending time with her and exercising at the same time!  At the time, I was in the habit of walking while pushing my daughter in the stroller, but I didn’t feel I was getting enough exercise.  So that’s when I stepped it up a bit.  Here’s what I started doing and have found it tremendously beneficial. (more…)