Personal training
Jul 11
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Grand Canyon “rim2rim2rim” Adventure: Part III
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If you would like to know what it's really like to explore the Grand Canyon on foot, then this musical slideshow is for you. |
Leading a FIT life does not require a treadmill, aerobics class or even a dumbbell. Above all, it requires 2 things. Desire and enthusiasm.
Over time everything gets stale if its repetitive. You don’t have to travel to a canyon or purchase expensive equipment.
Nature is free. Sometimes all we need is new scenery. Or a new buddy to talk to on a walk.
When you have desire and enthusiasm, commitment isn’t a battle but a reward.
To learn more about embarking on your own canyon adventure, view the entire 3 part series here for tips to make it a grand experience!
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm Possible.'"
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Grand Canyon “rim2rim2rim” Adventure: Part II
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All you need is desire and preparation when venturing into the Grand Canyon. |
Part II of this series will focus on what to expect and how to prepare for running or hiking the Grand Canyon. With these pictures and a 14 minute music slideshow (coming in Part III), I hope to give you a sense of what’s in store should you embark on this or a similar adventure. These are the things I would want to know in advance (some of which I did know and some I wish I had known). Read more
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Grand Canyon “rim2rim2rim” Adventure: Part I
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A 3 part series of our 2 day trek through the Grand Canyon begins here. |
There is a big difference in mindset when you must reach a destination versus when you want or should reach it.
When there is no way out, our brains and bodies have a way of cooperating.
A year in advance, my husband and I planned this adventure. To run rim to rim to rim of the canyon in 2 consecutive days. I hadn’t run much on trails but that didn’t matter. I was itching to explore gorgeous terrain on foot. My husband agreed. Read more
Improve Your Speed With This “Mental Illusion” Treadmill Workout
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You can fool your brain to get your legs to run faster! |
These buttons can have a huge impact on your workout!
This treadmill workout isn’t fun but it is challenging and it not boring. So 2 outta 3 ain’t bad. Especially when you get results immediately.
New to running? No problem. This workout works for slow joggers or walkers too! Just adjust the speeds to your level. Reduce the length of the warm-up and tempo.
The only difference between the novice and expert is how many times you push one button.
Unfortunately, the workout needs to be on a treadmill. It’s not that you can’t accomplish this workout out on the road, but I haven’t figured out how to get the same training effect. I think I know why.
We have too much control over our mind and not enough control over our terrain outside. The treadmill belt is a mechanical authority. Don’t do what it says and it’ll spit you out. We’ll never out wit a device plugged into a wall. A treadmill is not known for unconditional love:).
There is 1 principle behind this workout. Fool your brain. Read more
The Anatomy of Discipline
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This discipline dissection is designed to help you train your own Gazoo. |
Meet Gazoo! He’s your new best friend!
Gazoo and I became acquainted when I was a child watching the Flintstones cartoon. Gazoo is a little, flying, green martian that lands on my shoulder out of nowhere. Let’s just say I’m ying and he’s yang. He talks to me in my ear. He has a PhD in annoyance. Yet I’m so grateful for the little bugger. If it weren’t for him, well, there wouldn’t be a FITskitz- that’s for sure! Here’s a brief story to show Gazoo at work. Read more
Exercise Apathy
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Even after years of working out, no one is immune to a break-in. |
Lately working out every morning has been a struggle. A mental battle with myself. I just don’t feel like heading to the gym, sweating, breathing hard, exerting myself. I just want to NOT DO IT! I yearn and plead with myself to do something other than work out. Read more
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I'm revealing the five key tools I've used to maintain a healthy lifestyle for 25 years. |
In my recent post, The ABCD Method of New Beginnings, I acknowledged the power of fresh starts. Declaring change is like a drug. Blood is flowing, thoughts racing, and energy bounds.
Making a decision to change your life is the first step. The easy step. Signing up for a fitness class, a gym membership or buying your first blender so you can begin your 3 day cleanse? Terrrrrific! Acknowledge you’re in the honeymoon period of lifestyle change.
Want to be married to your change? That’s going to take commitment, willpower, discipline, and re-commitment. Here’s how. Read more
The ABCD Method of New Beginnings
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Follow the ABCD method to turn resolutions into life long habits. |
A new year, a new you? At least for a few weeks, eh? The gyms are packed. Personal trainers are working their own tushies off. Sparks are flying.
Motivation is a beautiful thing. January brings a new oxygen to the planet. As if we require some universal signal that it’s ok to declare a new beginning. Much like the first day of school. The backpack is full of new stuff–tools sharpened and minds eager.
Take full advantage at any time of year to declare a new beginning. If it’s January 1st, that’s great! If it’s your birthday, a Monday, or the first day of class—perfect!
There is extraordinary power in beginning. Read more
RUNNING Away From Injury: Injured & Cranky
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A good habit is hard to break. |
View previous post in this series, RUNNING Away From Injury.
We become dependent on our daily regimens. Especially runners. When the body screams “STOP!” and you refuse to listen, silent sirens of pain are triggered forcing you to limp to the side of the road. Like speed limit signs, ignore them long enough and the cops will eventually get you.
You can mask pain with ibuprofen, Kinesio tape, or even steroids, but the band-aids don’t cure the inflammation underneath.
Time heals. Rest rejuvenates. All words an injured runner doesn’t want to hear. Read more
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