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Category: Yoga & Fitness
Under Armour- “The Hardest-Working Bras in Sports” (via Zappos)Every female athlete knows the importance of a well-made sports bra. Under Armour delivers the performance, support and comfort you’ve come to expect without compromise. Check out this video featuring American sprinter Natasha Hastings and American tennis player Sloane Stephens doing what they do…
Category: Hiking & Walking
Wondering where to go for an Outdoor Adventure? Some of my favorite places are right here in my very own backyard. I enjoy hiking Henry Cowell Redwoods, Fall Creek, Pogonip all located in the heart of Santa Cruz County. Whether you are looking for a break on a weekend or looking to find a local walking trail in your area: check out www.trails.com, your guide to the outdoors.
Category: Hiking & Walking
Spring Hiking Essentials (via Zappos)
It may be hard to believe with all these winter storms across the country lately, but spring is just in the horizon! With that comes a time of renewal and fresh starts. Why not make hiking a part of your new springtime outdoor routine? Not only is it great exercise for the body, but getting out there…
Category: Yoga & Fitness
I've been praciting yoga for over a year now. If I have learned anything about Yoga classes it has helped me chill out, not to mention stretching, breathing and improving my focus. It has increased my flexibility and keeps my body toned.
Here are a few tips that have helped me get the most out of my yoga classes.
Don't worry if you are out of shape ~ it's about the Breathing. The bonus is the flexibiity and toning.
Get a Buddy ~ Classes are more fun if you meet a friend at class. It also commits you to attend.
Say Hi to the Teacher ~ Introduce yourself to the teacher, they can show you how to modify the poses and help if you have any injuries.
Have a belief that the benefits outlast the practice ~ The yoga mindset doesn't end when the class is over, it can spread to other areas of your life. Setting intentions, thinking positively, relaxing, connecting to your breath and meditation.
Yoga helps me replenish my energy and bring me peace from within.
Yoga for life ~ Ohm
Category: Healthy Eating
Juicers 101: A Healthy Start to Your New Year (via Zappos)
You’ve probably heard of all the great benefits of juicing as a way of consuming fresh, raw foods in your daily diet. Sounds simple enough, right? Extract all the nutrients inside fruits and vegetables, drink them and reap the health benefits. But selecting the right kind of juicer can be a bit tricky…
Category: Inspiration
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward"
~ Martin Luther King Jr. ~
Category: Sports Teams
Tremedous Win! and congratulations to the 49er's.
Super Bowl hats,gear and merchandise is now available at lids.com. Grab the exact hat and tee worn by players and coaches moments after their big victory.
Looking forward to SuperBowl Sunday; the Harbaugh Bowl on Sunday February 3rd, 6:30 ET. Go Niners
Category: Yoga & Fitness
Yoga Essentials to Start the Year (via Zappos)
Many of us lead busy, non-stop lives filled with distractions from every angle. This year, make inner peace and wellness your resolution to yourself! A regular yoga practice can be a great way to get on a path of not only physical improvements, but mental wellbeing as well. Start a fresh, new year…
Category: Yoga & Fitness
Workout Picks for Those New Year's Resolutions (via Zappos)
After a long season of merriment, festivities, and maybe a little overindulgence, the start of a new year means a new slate for a lot of us. Undoubtedly, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions involve getting back to the gym and working off those extra holiday calories. Now’s a great time…
Category: Yoga & Fitness
For the New Year, I started taking classes at Elite Martial Arts Academy in Scotts Valley. The 30 minute cage fitness workout is just the strength training I was lookiing for. Today they included the best exercise ever, the Burpee!
Did you know the Burpee is one of the best full-body strengthing moves? The burpee engages the core, chest, triceps, shoulders, back, quads and hamstrings. To make the movement less challenging you can take your legs back one at a time. Check out the YouTube video to see proper techniques.
I hope you enjoy Burpees as much as I do.
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