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Under The Table Mini-Workout

UNDER THE TABLE
MINI-WORKOUT

? ? Did you know studies have shown that fidgeting throughout the day can burn ten times more calories than just sitting still; one study recorded the number at 350 calories per day, That's enough to lose 30 to 40 pounds in one year.

Use this 4-Exercise Under The Table Mini-Workout to burn a few extra calories at your next work/family meeting/dinner.  They're easy to do and if you're sly enough ? ? you may be able to do it without anyone even noticing. 


Seated Toe Raises
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1. Sit in the middle of a chair with feet pointed straight ahead, 4-6 inches apart.

2. Place a pillow between knees, apply gentle pressure through toes and roll hips forward to place an arch in your low back. Hold throughout the exercise.

3. Lift your heels off the floor using front hip muscles to generate the movement and then lower them back to the floor.

Seated Lean Back
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1. Sit up tall in good posture.


2. Keep feet flat on floor.


3. Roll shoulder bladed back.


4. Gently lean back until shoulders are hanging behind the center of the rib cage.


5. Keep head up tall.

Seated Lateral Tilt
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1. Cross hands over chest to support sternum and ensure you stay straight.

2. Lean upper body to one side, bring back to the middle and then lean the other direction.

3. Keep core solid to ensure you tip and not bend.

Seated Outpressing Knees
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1. Sit on a flat bench with your back straight and your feet on the floor. Sit like you are sitting in a straight back chair.

2. Put a resistance band around both legs at the knees. NOTE: MAKE SURE KNEES ARE INLINE WITH HIP SOCKETS

3. In one motion, push your knees away from each other, hold and maintain pressure and then push back to touching each other.

4. Relax and repeat.

Disclaimer: It is important that you consult your doctor before starting new fitness regimes. By doing this workout, you are participating at your own risk. Listen to your body and modify the workout as needed based on your fitness level and goals.

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Water Bottle Resistance Workout

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Stuck at work, traveling or need a quick, versatile workout? Don't have your Resistance Bands handy?  You may have a handy backup sitting right next to you...
 ... BASIC WATER BOTTLE

It's been well researched** that Resistance bands are a great tool for maintaining strength. They’re lightweight, versatile and a 2010 study** shows they work muscles just as well as free weights or weight machines.

? Did you know you can get similar benefits using a couple water bottles? Our Water Bottle Resistance Workout uses the 7 most fundamental exercises of any resistance routine. 

Read through the instructions before beginning and use this opportunity to practice your form.  Over time, you can increase your resistance amounts by grabbing larger water bottles or dumbbells if you have them.

Remember: Better Form = Stronger, Safer lifts


WATER BOTTLE  RESISTANCE WORKOUT 

Complete 3 sets of 12 reps with 60 second rest between exercises.  Aim for 3 - 4 seconds per rep and make sure the cap's on. ?

Water Bottle Floor Chest Presses

Primary muscle group(s): Chest
Secondary muscle group(s): Triceps

Place a pair of water bottles on the floor. Lie on your back in between the water bottles.  Bend your knees and move your feet towards your butt.

Grab the water bottles and hold them above you. Allow your upper arms to remain on the floor. Begin the movement by pushing the water bottles over your chest. Pause at the top and squeeze your chest muscles.

Slowly bring the water bottles down to the starting position, allowing your arms to rest
for a brief moment before beginning the next repetition.

Bent Over Two-Armed Water Bottle Rows

Primary muscle group(s): Middle Back / Lats, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary: Biceps

Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Hold a pair of water bottles at your side with an overhand grip. Bend slightly at the knees as you push your hips back. Keep your chest and head up. Upper body should be almost parallel with the floor.

With your elbows at a 60-degree angle, bring the water bottles up. Pause when your upper arm is parallel with the floor. Contract the muscle then slowly return the water bottles to the starting point.

Water Bottle Squats

Primary muscle group(s): Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary muscle group(s): Hamstrings

With your feet shoulder-width apart, stand with water bottles as your sides with your palms facing each other.

Keeping your back straight and facing forward, squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.

Pause for one second.

Pushing up from your heels, raise back up to starting position and repeat.

Water Bottle Overhead Shoulder Presses

Primary muscle group(s): Chest, Shoulders
Secondary muscle group(s): Triceps

Holding a water bottle in each hand, stand straight, with your feet shoulder width apart.

Raise the water bottles to head height by rotating your arms forward and up.

Your triceps should be parallel to the floor and your elbows bent at 90 degrees. This is the start position.

Keeping your back straight and using only your arms, extend through your shoulders and elbows to drive the water bottles straight up, exhaling as you do so.

As your arms reach the fully extended position, bring them in towards each other until the water bottles touch lightly together.

Hold for a count of one, while squeezing your shoulder muscles.

In a controlled movement, return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so. Repeat.

Alternating Bodyweight Lunges

Primary muscle group(s): Quadriceps
Secondary: Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors

Stand straight – that's the starting position. Step forward with your left leg and slowly lower your body until your front knee is bent at least 90 degrees, while your rear knee is just off the floor. Keep your torso upright the entire time. Look forward.

Pause, then push off your left foot off the floor and return to the starting position as quickly as you can.

On your next rep, step forward with your right leg. Continue to alternate back and forth—doing one rep with your left, then one rep with your right.

Water Bottle Single-Arm Tricep Kickbacks

Primary muscle group(s): Triceps
Secondary: Upper Back & Lower Traps

Holding a pair of water bottles with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced. Bend at the hips while keeping your back completely flat.

Once your upper body is parallel with the floor, bring your upper arms to your sides. Begin by pushing the water bottles back and behind you.

Pause at the top of the movement and feel the contraction in your triceps. Slowly lower
the water bottles and begin again.

Standing Water Bottle Bicep Curls

Primary muscle group(s): Biceps
Secondary: Forearms

Holding a water bottle in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

Let your arms hang by your side with your palms facing in to the side of your body.

Keep your elbows close to your sides.

Curl the water bottles up towards your shoulders. Do not swing your hips to get the weight moving.

Continue raising the water bottles until they are level with your shoulders with your palms facing in. Your forearm should be in a vertical position.

Squeeze or flex your bicep and hold for a count of one.

Slowly lower the water bottles to the starting position.

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Disclaimer: It is important that you consult your doctor before starting new fitness regimes. By doing this workout, you are participating at your own risk. Listen to your body and modify the workout as needed based on your fitness level and goals.

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matcha drink

How To Save Money Making This Coffee Shop Fave At Home

How To Save Money Making This Coffee Shop Fave At Home


Have you ever tried matcha green tea? Whether you are new to it or a long-time fan, we have a recipe for you today that we can’t WAIT for you to try.

It’s packed with super-foods but tastes like a treat (really!). This recipe will help you stop dropping so much $$$ on Starbucks’ version, which isn’t as tasty or nearly as nutritious.

It’s perfect as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up and you also can drink it before your workout if you need a little oomph to get moving.

Here’s why: you’ll get a definite energy boost from the matcha, which some studies show also can increase mental focus AND the rate your body burns fat. Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and cinnamon has been proven to help balance blood sugar. Win-win-win!

Not only that, but this tastes amazing. Note: Starbucks version uses vanilla syrup, but we’ve switched that out for protein powder. If you have some vanilla stevia drops, those might work as well, or you can add a drop or two of pure vanilla extract!

Matcha Iced Protein Latte

1 tsp. Organic Matcha Powder

¼ tsp Turmeric

¼ tsp Cinnamon

1 cup Coconut Milk (I used the milk from a carton, not a can)

1 tbsp. Vanilla Protein Powder (or to taste)

Optional: Stevia or Honey, to taste

Ice cubes

Mix the matcha, turmeric and cinnamon together in a bowl until fully blended, and then slowly add the coconut milk, whisking as you go along to avoid clumps.

Pour the mixture into a blender and add protein powder. Blend until frothy! Taste, and add Stevia or honey if you want more sweetness. Pour over ice cubes and enjoy. 

Be sure to let us know what you think if you give this a try!

training advice

Some of the BEST training advice we’ve ever heard

Some of the BEST training advice we’ve ever heard….


We have a little extra “exercise” for you the next time you get your sweat on.

Ever heard the saying, “Train how you want to look”?

So simple but some of the best exercise coaching advice. Why, because it makes such a HUGE difference.

We’ll get into exactly HOW you “train how you want to look” in a second, but first let’s talk about what good posture is and why it matters so much.

Most of us don’t normally give much thought to our posture. It’s automatic – we rely on our muscles to take care of it for us. There are a lot of muscles that are involved in maintaining proper posture and paying attention to them 24/7 would be overwhelming!

So, what is “good” posture, anyway?

Think of your body like a mountain, with its base at your feet. The mountain rises up tall through the front of your body – your shins, quadriceps, core, chest and shoulders – and then goes down your back, hips, hamstrings and calves.

All of those muscles work together to hold your body in place, keep your balance, etc.

They can even affect your breathing! For example, if your shoulders are rounded forward and your chest muscles are tight, it can be hard to expand your lungs for a deep breath.

That’s why it is super important to think about your posture when you exercise. After all, you are working to make your body STRONGER, and you want to make it stronger in an upright, aligned posture… right?

Now, it’s time for that extra “exercise” mentioned above.

The next time you pick up a set of weights, crank out a set of core exercises, go for a walk, jog or do any kind of workout, take a good look at your posture. If you can’t do a quick posture check in a mirror, take a moment to at least think about it.

Are you standing tall with your core engaged? Are you grooving good body patterns: shoulders back, chest up, and legs strong?

Or are you reinforcing patterns that you don’t love so much, with your shoulders rounded or your joints locked?

When you start training your body the way you want it to look, you’ll reinforce your mind-muscle connection and you’ll reap the benefits.

Your posture will start to improve 24/7 (even outside the gym), your core will get stronger, fast – and there’s a good chance you’ll notice a boost in your confidence, too.

Who doesn’t want that!?

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