By Anne, on January 31st, 2012 “We need coaches to prescribe rest rather than workload, as athletes will always overdose.” –Jureg Feldman, FACT Canada
“You need to take two full rest days immediately.”
My trainer was scolding me! I couldn’t believe I was hearing this — again. I thought to myself, I’m running less, like he asked. I’m cross-training MORE, like he said. I even have biceps from doing nearly 30 straight days of workouts! He should be impressed!
I could feel my skin getting warm. I felt ashamed of myself for not being able to do more and ‘get away with it’. He could see it on my face, yet . . . → Read More: Being Held Back: The Dilemma of Rest
By Tracey, on January 30th, 2012 Everybody’s talking about Pinterest lately. Amy mentioned it a while back on this blog too. When I initially signed up I got really into pinning motivational fitness photos and mantras. (You can check out my board here.) Lately though when I scroll through people’s fitness pins, my eye has been drawn to all the mini-circuit workouts that are being posted. For example:
Source: thinfithot.tumblr.com via Kathy on Pinterest
I’ve been stuck at home with a sick kid or two a number of times this winter. Each time that has happened I’ve had to motivate myself to get in my . . . → Read More: Inspiration via Pinterest
By Anne, on January 23rd, 2012 Have you ever considered climbing to the top of the US Bank building? You know, the tallest building of Milwaukee’s skyline? Well it’s time to climb!
US Bank Center
The Fight for Air Climb is 8 weeks away and Fit Milwaukee has started a team. We have 8 weeks to train!
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When I first started running a few years ago, I thought running was everything. After exhausting nearly every type of running event from fun 5k to trail marathon, I decided this is the year to try some other ways to stay fit. The first thing on my radar is the Fight for . . . → Read More: Join Team FitMKE at the Fight for Air Climb
By Anne, on January 17th, 2012 We’ve talked about #runstreak and #plankaday, now I’m adding my own daily dose of activity: I’m doing 30 days of the 30 Day Shred. As Jillian says, ‘it’s a little bit old school, but really effective’! I’m about halfway though and I wanted to share my findings so far.
The Shred
I picked up the DVD at Target not really knowing what to expect. I’ve never done a workout in my living room before, and I didn’t think that would work for me. But once I moved some furniture around and got started, I found that it was energetic and fun, and it . . . → Read More: Challenge: 30 Days of 30 Day Shred
By Tracey, on January 4th, 2012 Recently I’ve begun taking dance classes again after a long (ok, VERY long) hiatus. I was a dance major in college and have come back to it multiple times over the years not only because I just can’t quit it, but because it really is fantastic exercise as well. Now before you stop reading because you’re thinking to youself “I’ll never be a ballerina” or “I’m just not coordinated to take a dance class,” let’s back up a little bit. Right now I’m taking an intermediate level modern/contemporary class at Danceworks on Water Street. But that’s not the class I want to talk . . . → Read More: Feel the Burn: Dance Workout
By Anne, on November 7th, 2011 “Hill, what hill?”
That’s what I tell myself when I’m approaching one, anyway.
Whether it’s a ‘NEHOD’ along Lake Drive, (Never Ending Hill of Death, as we like to call it)… or ‘Vomit Hill’ which got its rightful name after a runner vommed after forcing herself to run right up it, or ‘The Wall’ at Lapham Peak, which a fellow runner once told me “I was looking for the ladder to climb up it”… I use the same mental and physical prep.
I shift my focus from gazing straight ahead to looking down at the 3 or 4 feet of personal space on the . . . → Read More: H-I-double-hockeysticks
By Anne, on October 17th, 2011 Ever see someone in the gym and wonder ‘What the heck are they doing?’ or ‘How did they come up with THAT’ or ‘I wish I knew some awesome exercises like that. All I do are crunches.’
You’re in luck! You are about to be one of those people that walks around the gym with a sheet of paper and a purpose. Or at least have some idea what to do when you’re creating a workout to do in your own home.
A few weeks ago I stumbled upon GainFitness.com. This tool allows you to select your available equipment, workout time, and area of . . . → Read More: Gain Fitness: Build your own workout
By Anne, on October 10th, 2011 If you want to be a good runner, start with good posture. One way to achieve good posture automatically is to have a strong core. When I say “core” I don’t just mean abs. You don’t have to have a six-pack to be a good runner or walker. But you do need strength in the trunk of your body, from your chest area to your hips!
Here are a few reasons it is necessary to strengthen your core:
Improved balance and stability – Your pelvis, abdomen, hips, and lower back all work in harmony with your core . . . → Read More: A Stronger Core For Improved Running
By Anne, on October 4th, 2011 Because I have a need to keep things fresh in my workouts, on a whim one day a few weeks ago, I tried a quick lunch hour workout. I happened to love it!
Whether you want to mix things up, or if you HAVE to do lunch hour workouts because of time constraints, here are some tips to make the most of your workout. These noon sessions can be good for people who work too early in the morning to get in a workout before work, and are wiped out by the end of the day because of . . . → Read More: Lunch Hour Workouts
By Anne, on September 16th, 2011 “Five more.”
No, I’m not talking about the number of additional M&M’s you allow yourself to have before you put the bag away.
I’m talking about strength training — where it’s the last few reps that count.
During a grueling workout, these are the dreaded words I never want to hear my trainer say. But he says it all the time — to the point where I told him that should be his middle name.
It’s the last reps that make things happen. Skipping them can mean you are not stressing your muscles enough, meaning they will not . . . → Read More: Five More
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