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Part 2: The Best and Most Intense CrossFit WODs
Yesterday, we looked at the basics of CrossFit. Today was look at one of the key components for fitness routine or the WOD. CrossFit’s workout of the day, or also referred as WOD, is one of the main reasons fitness buffs love this fitness program. Basically, WOD is a daily workout designed randomly by the people at Crossfit.com. Normally performed in groups, WOD encourages friendly competition among the participants. Furthermore, it promotes a blend of strength conditioning, skill development, and metabolic conditioning. Some WODs are extremely intense. Not all WODs, however, are as challenging. This post covers some of the best and most intense WODs. Grace Don’t let the name…
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PART 1: Examining Exercise Options: CrossFit
Last week, in our search for different workout routines, we looked at the bodyweight regimen. This week, we’re going to look at another, more intense fitness regimen: CrossFit. CrossFit and Heart Health General fitness and heart health are closely linked. Just like your other muscles, the heart is a very important muscle that also needs regular exercise to stay healthy. All exercise regimens work the heart, but they vary in intensity. CrossFit is an intense exercise regimen that helps whip the body into shape and promotes optimal heart health. Origins of the CrossFit Exercise Program CrossFit has taken the nation by storm. It was created by Greg Glassman, a coach…
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Infused Water 101 and How to Make It
It’s clear, odorless, and tasteless, but most living creatures cannot exist without it. Water keeps us alive. It keeps our cells hydrated and plump. It also flushes out toxins to naturally cleanse our insides. Hydrating year-round is essential. However, in the spring, the weather is warmer, and you spend more time outside, sweating more and requiring even more hydration. This gets worse in the summer. There are times when drinking water gets redundant and boring. Instead of buying vitamin water, flavored sparkling water, or sports drinks, why not try to incorporate nature’s good stuff, all in one place, right in your own home? What Is Infused Water? Infused water has…
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Increase Your Self-Confidence
We all know them. You know the ones, those self-confident individuals who always seem to be in control. They make snap decisions, appear to be more successful, and possess an inner strength that is almost palpable. You admire their self-assurance and strong opinions. Those characteristics come from an inner belief in one’s ability. Self-confidence doesn’t always come naturally and developing it takes deliberate, conscious effort. To become more self-assured, practice the following tips that can help you develop a strong, healthy self-image, full of conviction and self-confidence. Recognize Your Strengths…and Weaknesses Self-confident people know what they are good at and what they aren’t very good at. Confidence definitely means feeling…
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How to Get Your Kids Active Today
Happy Monday – or as happy as a Monday can be! Mondays are grab bag days so posts on Mondays will be grab bags as well. Today we are looking at a topic that many of us are facing – couch-bound children entranced by electronic devices… Electronics. While these devices have transformed our lives in ways that weren’t even imaginable a decade ago, electronics have quickly become children’s activity of choice. Our kids don’t want to get up and go outside –unless they can bring their device and there’s wireless available. As parents, we have to push them to let go of the device and get active. For example, my…
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Deciding on a Fitness Program: Bodyweight
[disclosure] If you want to start a new exercise regimen or make some changes to the one you are currently doing (or not doing), it’s good to explore other options. Perhaps there’s something else out there that might inspire you or spice up your routine enough that you are more consistently doing it. There are a number of different fitness programs, from those you do at the gym, to in the open air, to at-home workouts. Each varies in intensity, type, and benefits. If you are interested in something you can do at home without equipment, bodyweight might be for you. Here are some of the top benefits of doing…
