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Keep those shoulders down

Posted: 05/09/2011

Good form leads to better results.

Do it right!

Posted: 04/25/2011

I’ve always heard that if you are going to do something, do it right.  I’m not sure if that was a quote from someone famous person or something my dad used to tell me, but it seems like every once in a while I’m reminded of that saying.  I find that not only do those words apply to the things I do in my everyday life, but they also apply to my...

It Ain't Easy

Posted: 04/18/2011

There are all kinds of companies out there that claim their product or exercise program will help you lose weight and get in the best shape of your life. There are all kinds of crazy fad diets too. I admit, I’ve tried a few such as “Eat nothing but bananas and ice cream” or the “Cabbage Soup Diet" -- yuck!  I even tried the Adkins diet, that did help...

What I learned about stretching

Posted: 04/06/2011

I’m supposed to stretch?I’m kinda embarrassed to admit this, but I honestly didn’t know it was important to stretch after a workout - I honestly didn’t!  I’ve seen guys and gals around town leaning against a building while stretching their legs, and I’ve seen my fellow Fitness Together workout buddies stretch before their workout session. ...

Getting the most out of your training

Posted: 04/04/2011

After my workout with Brad, one of my cute trainers, he began stretching me.  He asked if I had been stretching at home. I looked at him sheepishly and said “No!”  
Brad looked at me, with his usual quiet demeanor.  So I said “What, at least I’m being honest with you.  I just don’t stretch that much at home.”Why, he asked?...

Maybe, maybe not -- you decide.

Posted: 03/02/2011

Working out at home vs. working with a trainer.  Which is better?  Vicki sums it up  nicely.Training by VickiMy workout at home looks something like this:Maybe I get up and work out -- maybe not today, maybe tomorrow ...Maybe I go a full hour -- maybe I don’t ...Maybe I push for those last three reps -- maybe not ...Maybe I realize when it’s time to...

W(h)ine Free Month

Posted: 02/02/2011

Well, it’s more than two weeks since I made the “deal” with my trainer, Michael.  As I mentioned in an earlier post -- no wine for the entire month of January. None!  Yikes!Can I do this?In case you haven’t noticed, I love a good glass of wine -- or two!  I don’t drink wine during the week. I reserve Friday night, date night with my...

January: Wine Free Month

Posted: 01/27/2011

Well, it’s more than two weeks since I made the “deal” with my trainer, Michael.  As I mentioned in an earlier post -- no wine for the entire month of January. None!  Yikes!Can I do this?In case you haven’t noticed, I love a good glass of wine -- or two or three!  I don’t drink wine during the week. I reserve Friday night, date night...

What are you waiting for?

Posted: 01/04/2011

Have you seen the Fitness Together’s TV Commercials ?The Fitness Together commercials began airing the week after Christmas in Cleveland on several different channels. My husband and I were watching HGTV, a few nights ago, we saw the commercial I was in! There I was - talking about how much my life has improved with the help of my Fitness Together trainers.  Very cool,...

Vicki Meets TRX

Posted: 12/09/2010

So Stacy says to me, “come over here, I’d like to introduce you to the TRX Suspension Trainer.”  I step into the workout area and I see this yellow strappy thing with handles, hanging from a high bar.  What?!  Surely she doesn’t want me to strap into that baby!  Strap Me In!She tells me that we are going to spend my entire training...