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Hello & Welcome to All!

This week let's move onto my third suggestion



3)

Instructor - Denise Austin



$11.99 (Amazon)


Why This One?  =  They're just 15 minute workouts
                                Each session focuses on one area of the
                                body.
                                *Slowly learn exercises to target specific areas,
                                 ending in knowledge of a full body workout.

*Some Inspiration/ Motivation = "It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not."   

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Hello All My Fit Friends!

This week’s post features my second suggestion.

2)                                    

Instructor - Ellen Barret  

           

$13.50 (Amazon)

            

Why This One? = The workouts combine pilates, calisthenics and

                              simple ballet moves.

                              *Learn to incorporate multiple workouts into one for a

                               reasonable

                               price.  

*Some Inspiration/ Motivation: "Strive for progress, not perfection." 

6 Great Work Out DVDS

Welcome Back my Healthy Followers!     

 

Overwhelmed when trying to decide which at home DVD to buy? 

Worry no more, I’ve researched and found the best ones out there. 

For the next few weeks I'll let you know why to choose these
 over all the others out there. 

1) 

    

Instructor – Shiva Rea

$15.00 (Amazon)

Why This One?  = Offers 7 different 20 minute yoga practices you can mix & match

(Recommend using yoga matt) 

*Stay tuned for next weeks continued list! 

Now Lets Move

Welcome Back! 
 Feeling more energized from Superfoods?  Now that you have some energy, we can talk exercise.

5 Exercises You Can Do At Home
Don't have a gym membership?  That's perfectly fine, you can do these right in your living room (now you have no excuse)
 
   1) Downward Facing Dog 

   Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Hold for 20-30 seconds
Rest for 30 seconds
Repeat 1-2 more times
                 
                   

     
     2)  Side Plank w/ Straight Leg                  
                                                                     

  Step 1

Step 2

    Hold for 5-20 seconds
    Alternate sides
    Repeat 1-2 more times for a total 2-3 sets

    





3) Forward Lunge w/ Arm Dives 

Step 1

Step 2

Do 12- 20 repetitions
Rest for 45-60 seconds
Repeat 1-2 more times
Total 2-3 sets

      
4) Cobra 

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

      Hold 20-30 seconds
      Rest 30 seconds
      Repeat 1-2 more times
















5) Glute Bridge

 Push hips up (hold for 5 count)
Rest 25 seconds
Repeat 1-2 more times, total 2-3 sets

*******For a complete guide & demonstrations go to:
http://www.acefitness.org

On the Go, Healthy Snacks

Welcome Back! Let’s continue our conversation about Superfoods.

On the Go with Healthy Snacks

Appointments, Classes, Homework, Cleaning, I’m sure you’re to do list goes on and on. This doesn’t leave tons of time to think about or prepare food.

Fueling your body with the right foods is key to ensuring you have the needed energy and stamina to get everything done you needed.

  

Tastes Good and Is Good For You

 Blueberries are excellent source of vitamin C & K, fiber, and contain high levels of

antioxidants

 Almounds are Great source of vitamin E, fiber, protein, calcium, and potassium.

                     

   

Carrots/ Pita Bread & Humus –

Carrots are great source of vitaminA,

& K and fiber

Humas (coming from chickpeas

excellent source of Vitamin B6,

folate, fiber,  and protein

             

Hard boiled eggs are 

High in vitamin B12 & B6,

protein 

(fun fact the egg white is the highest                                              quality of protein known

                     Apples - high in fiber, good source of vitamin C & K,                    potassium,  and important antioxidants 

          Peanut Butter – A great source of protein (recommend organic)