If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. — African Proverb
Let me ask you something: Would you rather trudge through a workout on your own? Or would you like to meet up with a friend and knock it out together?
5 Benefits of a Partner Workout
“The look of excitement on her face quickly turned to one of disappointment and then horror. For Zeus had packed the box full of all the terrible evils he could think of. Out of the box poured disease and poverty. Out came misery, out came death, out came sadness…”
— Pandora’s Box…or someone reading salad dressing ingredient labels.
It’s almost impossible to find compliant salad dressings in the store.…
“Dad! Watch my Ninja Warrior move!”
I stood up from my squat and watched my older daughter swing from end to end on the monkey bars.
“That’s great, my Ninja Warrior! You’ve gotten so much better on those bars!”
I finished my squat set and grabbed my jump rope. Looking up, I noticed my younger daughter edging closer to the fireman’s pole.…
Don’t you just love a nice, dry salad? The first bite of lettuce crosses your palate like a wanderer clawing towards an oasis. The broccoli splinters beneath your teeth and pokes into your gums. Carrots snap like dry kindling before scraping down your throat.
Doesn’t that sound delicious?
Yeah, it sounds terrible to me, too.
My first Whole Life Challenge forced me to cut out salad dressings.…
If you spend your day sitting in a chair, a great way to balance out your body is to spend your evening sitting on the floor. Here are five simple seated stretches that you can do before bed or while you’re watching television. You can do one, you can do them all, or you can flow from one to the next.…
Sometimes when you take on a new, healthier way of eating, it winds up being the little things that create roadblocks. Condiments are so often full of unwanted and unhealthy ingredients.
The best way around this is to make your own. It’s not hard, either. Watch the video for instructions on how to make mayonnaise that not only tastes good but is good for you.…
Do you have a back-up plan when it comes to your ten minutes of daily exercise? Heck, do you even have a plan for getting at least ten minutes of exercise every single day? Whether you’re participating in the Whole Life Challenge or not, ten minutes of movement every day of the week can make a big difference in how you feel.…
Stressing about how to navigate the Memorial Day holiday? Worried about losing points?
Relax. It’s a holiday. If you have the day off, enjoy the extra time you have. If you are headed to a social engagement, enjoy your time with family and friends. These moments should be enjoyed, not fretted away by worry and guilt.
So how do you make that happen?…
You can do this workout anywhere — outside, inside, on the road, at the gym, or wherever you find yourself. You only need one piece of equipment: your jump rope.
Watch the video, and I’ll demonstrate proper technique along with different variations of each exercise to make this workout perfect for any and all fitness levels.
A Totally Portable Heart Pumping Bodyweight WorkoutBeginner Level:
Intermediate Level:
Advanced Level:
Beginner and Intermediate Modification Suggestions:
The Whole Life Challenge loves to help you find new ways to get fit while having fun.…
What should you do if you are craving something from your pre-healthy eating days?
If you’re intent on doing numbers one and/or two, read no further. If you’re the type of person that chooses option number three, then read on.
This scenario happened to me with pancakes.…
If you sit a lot, type all day, or play sports where your shoulders are hunched forward, then these mobility drills are perfect for you. Spending time working on your shoulder mobility will decrease your chance of injury, improve your athletic performance, and decrease neck and upper back tension and pain.
You can do these two stretches at home, at work, in the gym, or any time you want to work on your shoulder mobility.…
You burst through the door and drop your keys on the counter. Your meeting ran late and you have to be downtown in thirty minutes. You’re starving. What can you make in fifteen minutes that doesn’t require advanced preparation?
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