Items Tagged ‘Move’
June 11, 2015
Is your core ready for summer?
The smells of dirt, freshly cut grass, sweat, and smoke from a pipe remind me of softball. The dirt, grass, and sweat for obvious reasons. The pipe because I had a teammate whose dad always had a pipe. It’s funny the things that bring us right back to former times in our life. I can […]
Tags: Blog, core, get fit, Group Fitness, health and wellness coach staff, Move, Movement Training, Strength, Training
June 2, 2015
By Chad - Your 5k-Marathon Run Coach 
Treadmills are the most common used piece of equipment in the gym but did you know that many of us, young and old, are using them incorrectly? What are so many of us doing wrong on a treadmill? We are holding on. Being nervous using the treadmill your first few times is one thing. However, […]
Tags: Blog, Cardio, get fit, health and wellness coach staff, Move, Treadmill
May 4, 2015
The cool breeze hits my face as I open the door. I position my sunglasses and pull my long sleeves down over my knuckles. I breathe in the fresh crisp air and notice the buds just starting to form on the trees. I take a moment to appreciate this time carved out for myself. I […]
Tags: Blog, Cardio, discover, Inspiration, Meditation, mindfulness, Move, Relax, routes, running, runroutes, Training
April 15, 2015
By The DAHLC 
Disclaimer: With any exercise, there are always some risks. If there is a movement in the video that you don’t like or that causes discomfort, modify the exercise or choose a different movement. If you experience sharp, localized pain, please stop exercising and seek medical attention.
Tags: core workout, Energy Burst, Move, quick workout, Stretch, workout
April 9, 2015
In a previous life of mine, I worked with women who were deathly afraid to walk into a large gym. No way were they going to even look at a large gym let alone actually work out there. What if someone saw them? What if they looked like they didn’t know what they were doing!? […]
Tags: Blog, Cardio, discover, get fit, Lose Weight, Move, Movement Training, Specialty, Strength, Training, workout, Workouts
February 20, 2015
Please– join me in my running misery
When I have a moment to myself at home I tend to make rash decisions. This notably occurred about 2 years ago when I just happened to be in a good mood while my three small kids were at grandma’s. Even though I had never given much thought to a marathon, I went ahead and registered […]
Tags: Blog, Cardio, discover, get fit, half marathon, Inspiration, marathon, Move, Movement Training, outside, routes, Run
December 4, 2014
Novelty, Motivation, and the Brain
Searching for motivation? Stimulation? Education? Perhaps what your brain (and heart!) crave is to try something new.
November 19, 2014
Trainer Tip: Release Your Inner Child – Jump Around
I’ve been spending a lot of time jumping with my toddler kids lately. This action reminded me that jumping can be a great addition to a strength routine. Did you know that jumping has been shown to keep bones strong and may even increase bone density? Try adding some jumping in to your workouts. Begin slowly if […]
Tags: Blog, idexa, Move, Movement Training, Strength, Training
October 15, 2014
Trainer Truths – Weight Lifting
By Chad - Your 5k-Marathon Run Coach
Myth: Lifting weights isn’t needed to be healthy and fit. Truth: The type of physique most men and women want actually requires that they gain a fair amount of muscle mass, and weightlifting is the only way to do that efficiently, but there are also other benefits to consider here. Research has shown that starting […]
Tags: Cardio, Lose Weight, Move, Training