Ever have a day (today maybe?) when you need extra motivation to get out and be active? If motivational quotes give you that extra push to work out, then you will enjoy today’s kick in the keester!

Motivational Quotes to Move You

Rotating Side Plank: Abs Away
Rotating side planks are a great way to get your abs looking fabulous, especially if you just had a baby (by “just” we mean “over a year, so the weight should have come off”). Two versions are demonstrated here, and if you try these exercises, you will be …

Fun Fitness is More Than Exercise
It was a weekend full of fun, friends, food and fitness. It’s easy to exercise if you do what you love. Sometimes words that start with F lead to something good! What fun activities do you do that don’t seem at all like exercise?

Treadmill Walking Workout
Treadmill walking can be a great workout, but what if your piece of equipment has no incline option? What can you do on the treadmill to vary your exercise program? Intervals, speed work, a weighted backpack, and a fully choreographed dance video are just a few ideas if you are so inclined!

New Exercise Equipment: Try These
One of the benefits of attending the IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show is that we get to test out the new equipment before it gets to the club where you work out. And, Oh, the Places We Will Go! We made fools of ourselves just to bring you the latest info. And by the end, our favorite piece of equipment was…

Wrong & Right Way: StairClimber and Treadmill
Did you know there was a wrong and right way to hit the treadmill and stairclimber? One look around the cardio equipment area of a gym and you’ll see all kinds of crazy, painful form. The three most common mistakes we’ve seen year after year are …

Don’t Be Still My Beating (Omron) Heart (Rate Monitor)
We tested out the new strapless heart rate monitor from Omron, and discovered it goes great with walking, running, pets and dressy affairs! Counts calories too! Best feature? It’s easy enough for even us to figure out!

Does Working Out Suck?
Do you think working out sucks? Most people do. But the alternatives suck more. What would get YOU motivated to move? What could happen if you don’t? We read Chuck Runyon’s book “Working Out Sucks,” and thought you’d like to hear about this “in your face” wake-up call.

Power Walk with the Butterflies in Santa Barbara
A stroll along the beach and through the butterfly grove counts as exercise. Come with us on a video tour to see butterflies and surfing dolphins along the Santa Barbara coast.

All Sizes Welcome: Fitness Pros Want YOU in their Classes and Clubs
It can be daunting and downright scary to enter a fitness club, especially when you’re new or not in so-called “perfect” shape. Fitness clubs are not for the Already Fit; they are for YOU! We want to invite and welcome you to group fitness classes.
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Quote of the Week
Going to bed now. If you need to reach me before 8am try twin telepathy. If no one answers, try a different twin.
- Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA & SmartyPants



