Lately I’ve been loving myself some free-weight circuits. Now that my knees are finally feeling better (clearly they are glad I didn’t run Hood to Coast even though I was not) I’ve been doing some sort of circuit at least two times a week…on a non pilates reformer day. I have yet to do a… Continue Reading
Category Archives: abs
Pilates Demystified
Pilates on the reformer is my absolute favorite type of exercise to do and as long as you combine it with cardio you don’t have to do much else to stay long, lean and toned. Seriously. I’m not pulling your leg. It’s an amazing workout, especially for your core. You want good abs, do pilates.… Continue Reading
If you give a mouse a cookie…
He’s going to want a glass of milk* Except we’re not talking mice and baked goods. We’re talking about these guys: How beautiful is that strawberry??? I came home after work to water my plants and saw that my strawberries had finally popped. Woo hoo! There is just something about growing your own food in… Continue Reading
Pilates Jumpboards + Easy Dijon Chicken
Today was jumpboard day in pilates. While I love jumpboard day my legs think it’s pure torture. I love doing pilates on the reformer and I give it 100% credit for my arms and abs. I could never lift another weight or do a sit-up for the rest of my life and as long as… Continue Reading
200 push-ups
I did 200 push-ups this morning (not gonna lie, half of those were on my knees). I didn’t realize it until I was in the shower and counted up my reps. Someone is going to be sore tomorrow. Here’s how it happened: 50 jumping jacks 50 “jump ropes” (without a rope) 20 squats 20 push-ups… Continue Reading
What to do with a BOSU Ball
Are you excited that it’s Friday? Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? We’re staining the deck today, and tomorrow we’re going wine tasting with the in-laws. I can’t wait! Plus it’s still sunny here which has to be some sort of record especially because the sun is supposed to stick around at… Continue Reading
Best workout of the week
I can’t wait for the hours to tick away today. Sunday is my birthday and this afternoon we’re heading to the coast for a weekend of all my favorite things. Tonight we’ll be enjoying my favorite pizza in the entire world, tomorrow we’ll be going to my favorite brewery for one of my favorite beers. … Continue Reading
Wedding rings at the gym?
Yesterday I dropped my wedding and engagement rings off to be cleaned and polished. I do this about every 6 months because I’m not the most gentle person and tend to scratch up the platinum pretty bad. Normally I drop them off and come pick them back up a couple of hours later. But yesterday… Continue Reading
25′s workout circuit
Phew, it is finally Friday. I don’t know about you but at least for Chris and I, Friday has taken forever to get here. I swear I woke up Wednesday and Thursday thinking it was Friday. Sheesh. We both had super crazy weeks last week so maybe that’s why? Regardless, glad it’s finally here. I’m… Continue Reading