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There are some exercises that I just love and will always go to! Believe it or not, my top 5 exercises are very familiar ones that may seem simple, but are very versatile and effective. So here are my top 5 exercises, and why I love them: 5. Step-ups: Step ups are an awesome way to get cardio, strength (leg work) and core in! You can use an exercise step, a bleacher, bench, curb or your staircase at home, so there's no excuse for lack of equipment. Start off with a simple up

As part of my wellness journey, I am exploring classes, events and activities that promote my overall health and wellness. A couple of weeks ago, I took a Tai Chi class and the benefits to my mental and emotional health were amazingly surprising. I walked into Tai Chi with only the movie, The Intern (Anne Hathaway and Robert Dinero) as a reference as to what Tai Chi was all about. The class description intrigued me, “slow and rhythmic moving meditation that will help bring ca

One of my favorite SMILE4Fitness services is a Fitness Field Trip! It is an opportunity to try a new exercise or fitness experience with a group of people who have an open mind and desire to Stop Making Insane Lazy Excuses 4 Fitness™! On February 4th, we decided to venture to the Movement Lab, a truly eclectic and inspirational studio that pushes the envelop and redefines fitness and movement as we know it. I took a group of diverse, energetic individuals with me to the Movem

What's the deal with Virtual Fitness? Well, it takes away nearly every excuse that we use for not exercising. Whether your excuse is no time, no gym, no equipment, bad weather, or no membership, virtual fitness provides solutions to these everyday exercise excuses (hashtag). How many times have you missed your favorite class because you were stuck in traffic; or, you couldn't get away from work; or, the weather turned bad and you did not want to be caught in it. Well, with vi