9 Benefits of Strength Training

<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8b45af91-e1e1-d5fa-d491-3c06fba90fd4" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8b45af91-e1e1-d5fa-d491-3c06fba90fd4" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi889RDWyoM6ZbO0nbuCs2lUssXmPMZGknKRMQot7i0ARFPVw3V-zMoTOeTa8LiUmJcIuvP_rPyoE25CI7rNNjiFftucWeC1s6Ov_liRcIdMDQ5NIXonHFc2f6wiT0jx7k8SEuh_ccbh6p3/s1600/dumbbell-940375_1280+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="9 Benefits of Strength Training" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi889RDWyoM6ZbO0nbuCs2lUssXmPMZGknKRMQot7i0ARFPVw3V-zMoTOeTa8LiUmJcIuvP_rPyoE25CI7rNNjiFftucWeC1s6Ov_liRcIdMDQ5NIXonHFc2f6wiT0jx7k8SEuh_ccbh6p3/s1600/dumbbell-940375_1280+%25281%2529.jpg" title="9 Benefits of Strength Training" /></a></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8b45af91-e1e1-d5fa-d491-3c06fba90fd4" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strength training can be the cure for a lull in your gym routine! If you’re getting bored with the treadmill and elliptical, it’s time to switch it up. Implement strength training! Strength training provides many benefits to your overall health, your physique, and metabolic rate. Learn about 10 benefits of strength training. You’ll be motivated to start!</span></b></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-8b45af91-e1e1-d5fa-d491-3c06fba90fd4" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> </b><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8b45af91-e1e1-d5fa-d491-3c06fba90fd4" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1) Boost Your Metabolism</span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-8b45af91-e1e1-d5fa-d491-3c06fba90fd4" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After a few weeks of strength training, individuals notice an increase in their resting metabolic rate. Lean muscle burns more calories than fat tissue. This means you are burning more calories just going about your day, helping you slim down faster. </span></b></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-8b45af91-e1e1-d5fa-d491-3c06fba90fd4" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2) Improve Your Mood</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strength training, like cardio, releases endorphins. Strength training can elevate your mood and energy levels just after one session. It’s proven to de-stress the mind and improve the quality of sleep.</span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3) Tone Up</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The most obvious benefit of strength training is muscle toning. It allows you to shape and define different muscles that is simply impossible to do that with a treadmill alone. There are varieties of programs for different strength training goals. Whether you want to bulk up, or grow lean and long, there are strength training programs for you!</span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4) Improve Strength All Over</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strength training isn’t only about muscle development. It strengthens ligaments, tendons, and nerves to prevent injury in your day to day life. After a few weeks of strength training, you will notice that you walk more comfortably, your posture is improving, and you feel great all over.</span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5) Beat Boredom</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Run on the treadmill. Walk on the elliptical. It can get dull! With strength training, you have the ability to switch it up whenever you want. Work your legs one day, work your arms the next. Target your core, or spend a session on your glutes. With strength training, you can target different parts of the body to keep your routine from getting repetitive!</span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6) Boost Your Self-Esteem</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Who doesn’t like seeing results in the mirror? We all love that feeling! It’s a great boost in self-confidence to see your hard work paying off. Strength training is one of the fastest ways to see results in muscle tone.</span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7) No Limitation</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strength training doesn’t require a gym! You can do a variety of resistance and strength training in the comfort of your home. How convenient is that? </span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8) Disease Prevention</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Studies have shows that strength training leads to overall health and well-being. Strength training can diminish symptoms of arthritis. It can also help prevent diabetes because healthy muscles help regulate glucose levels within the body. </span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9) Burn More Calories</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After you have been strength training for a while, you will burn more calories all the time. If you hop on the treadmill, it's will be a more productive cardio session with you newly strengthened muscles! </span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With these 9 strength training tips, you could be well on your way to a happier and healthier you. If you are working toward your fitness goals, </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me!</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I'd love to help you stay motivated on your fitness journey and help you live a healthy lifestyle!</span></div></b><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span></span>

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9 Benefits of Strength Training

Strength training can be the cure for a lull in your gym routine! If you’re getting bored with the treadmill and elliptical, it’s time to s...

4 Characteristics of a Great Gym Partner

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYn1tyUlh8hB-qtyxYjldJa6m4AxmGyYAA2KmMwuO1VStt9RXwa_3vJ3aG73PoBrdYepdSPlVy7iSVtPfi-TMcD4Wi61dWSJT9kETmp4T8wIYKP9_fLwz0n6zntMCKrekdPXbW4ZemAnl/s1600/exercise-86200_1280+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="4 Characteristics of a Great Gym Partner" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYn1tyUlh8hB-qtyxYjldJa6m4AxmGyYAA2KmMwuO1VStt9RXwa_3vJ3aG73PoBrdYepdSPlVy7iSVtPfi-TMcD4Wi61dWSJT9kETmp4T8wIYKP9_fLwz0n6zntMCKrekdPXbW4ZemAnl/s1600/exercise-86200_1280+%25281%2529.jpg" title="4 Characteristics of a Great Gym Partner" /></a></span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1245eeae-e0e9-c028-217e-140d8b34cde3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A gym partner can make or break your workout. A good gym partner will hold you accountable to your routine and keep you motivated toward fitness success! A bad gym partner, however, can hinder your success at the gym. Before you commit to a workout partner, make sure the individual has the following four characteristics:</span></b></span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1245eeae-e0e9-c028-217e-140d8b34cde3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1) Reliable </span></b></span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b id="docs-internal-guid-1245eeae-e0e9-c028-217e-140d8b34cde3" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> </b></span></span><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1245eeae-e0e9-c028-217e-140d8b34cde3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">    When you choose to workout with another person, you should expect that person to respect your time and be a reliable gym partner. If your gym partner is running late to every workout session or just doesn’t show up, it can throw off your whole workout routine. A gym partner should be able to be at the gym on time and ready to go! You should be, too. Respect your gym partner’s time so they respect yours. A routine schedule that you both can stick to is a great place to start.</span></b></span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1245eeae-e0e9-c028-217e-140d8b34cde3" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> </b></span></span><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1245eeae-e0e9-c028-217e-140d8b34cde3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2) Motivated</span></b></span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1245eeae-e0e9-c028-217e-140d8b34cde3" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">    Your gym partner should be motivated to achieve fitness success. Your workout partner should want to be at the gym, want to get stronger, and want to compete against him/herself. This kind of motivation is contagious! It will help keep you motivated and working toward your goals. If you are both motivated as individuals, together you will be inspired toward workout success every time you both hit the gym.</span></div> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">    A gym partner should also be motivating. Some days, you just might not want to be there. You might be sore or feeling lazy. A great gym partner will help push you through your off day and get you feeling energized by the end of the routine! You will also be your partner’s motivator of he/she is having an off day. Make sure you both understand the best way to motivate each other! Do you prefer inspirational comments or do you prefer a critique on your form? Let your gym partner know!</span></div> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3) Similar Goals</span></div> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">    A gym partner should also have a similar set of goals. If you want to do cardio and aerobics, but your gym partner wants to build up muscle, you will have issues creating workout plans that fit both of your goals. Find a partner who is interested in the same long-term goals as you. Similar fitness level can also be beneficial, but isn’t necessary as each aspect of exercise can be modified to each fitness level. </span></div> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4) Responsible</span></div> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">    Find a gym partner who wants to participate in the preparation of the workout. If you are the one doing all the planning and organizing of a routine, it can become an exhausting job. Pick a gym partner who wants to help create the workout routine, research new exercises, and contribute information for a successful workout regimen. </span></div> <br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting back into the gym is great and having a gym partner can greatly improve the experience. For a little extra motivation or for workout ideas </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me!</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> :) I’d love to help you reach your fitness goals. </span></b></span></span>

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4 Characteristics of a Great Gym Partner

A gym partner can make or break your workout. A good gym partner will hold you accountable to your routine and keep you motivated towa...

Outdoor Exercise for Summer Fun

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Zwg546gfVenSWqbEqdvHobyGoxX-DeH8nLhGzjpHb1IC6zIgUGj_LEd963Q0keWra4OaZY0bwTKLT7H6lusH31nK0HL68qoZKM3Kb7h4_P-vqBcTP-LThDyhIHH7uYJ2p1LtyWv6AOhyphenhyphen/s1600/OutdoorExerciseBLOG+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Outdoor exercise like kayaking is a fun way to stay fit" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Zwg546gfVenSWqbEqdvHobyGoxX-DeH8nLhGzjpHb1IC6zIgUGj_LEd963Q0keWra4OaZY0bwTKLT7H6lusH31nK0HL68qoZKM3Kb7h4_P-vqBcTP-LThDyhIHH7uYJ2p1LtyWv6AOhyphenhyphen/s1600/OutdoorExerciseBLOG+%25281%2529.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Outdoor exercise is one of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. With warmer temperatures come more opportunities to get outside and be active. It gives you tons of opportunities to switch up your usual workout routine. Want to try something new? Here are some outdoor exercise ideas you can do this summer!</span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-a6a6015e-ba59-bcd6-809c-a7310d606f0f" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Canoeing or kayaking. This fun outdoor exercise lets you get a great workout while you take in the scenery. As you paddle along, you’re also working out your arms, shoulders, and core. Because you need to use your leg muscles to balance the kayak and brace yourself, you’re also building strength in your legs. Don’t feel intimidated if you’ve never tried it before! Many parks offer rental equipment and even classes so that you can learn at a fun and manageable pace!</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Trail running. A daily run might already be your go-to outdoor exercise, but why not try something new? Rather than your usual jog through your neighborhood, try going for a run on a nearby hiking trail. You’ll get to enjoy the beauty of nature, and the uneven terrain will give you an even better workout. If you’re lucky enough to be spending time at the beach this summer, a run through the sand is an amazing workout!</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Volleyball. Speaking of spending time at the beach, volleyball is another fantastic outdoor exercise. Group up with some friends, or make some new ones, for a fun way to get a full-body workout. The challenge of staying balanced as the sand moves beneath your feet will also work your leg muscles. If you’re not hitting the beach this summer, try looking for a volleyball court at a nearby park.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Swimming. One of the best things about summertime is getting to sit poolside. Why not turn your day at the pool or beach into a fun outdoor exercise? Swimming is a great full-body workout, and the water supports your body as you move. A regular swim can improve circulation and flexibility without straining your joints. Do a few laps around the pool before you lounge with your favorite book.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’re happy with your current routine, why not take it outside on days when the weather is nice? Whether you’re hitting the beach or just your backyard, many of your favorite fit activities can come along. Try doing some yoga while you enjoy the fresh air, or turn the staircase in a local park into a fun workout! Don’t be afraid to get creative and see fitness challenges everywhere you go. </span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor exercise is such a fantastic way to have fun with your fitness this summer. I love helping my clients discover how enjoyable fitness can be. Want to find out more about how you can achieve your summer fitness goals? Sign up for a </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/free-membership.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">FREE Beachbody account</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> today, and choose me as your coach. I can help you find fitness and meal plans that will help you meet your goals. </span></span>

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Outdoor Exercise for Summer Fun

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Kettlebell Exercise - A Full Body Workout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmp-56i3pDw1EuMCLNC5p71p15i7QVmroOHolZOqh8TGCqIu43YITuR5nvvY8tPwH7dIVobeu0UpzMcuZxBlB63WHxPzSYl1iihFM0_D_4gXtIuLbF1AKk_ts2NgwJ0H3m1jHVbnp2SRIG/s1600/kettlebell.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kettlebell in a gym ready for kettlebell exercises to begin. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmp-56i3pDw1EuMCLNC5p71p15i7QVmroOHolZOqh8TGCqIu43YITuR5nvvY8tPwH7dIVobeu0UpzMcuZxBlB63WHxPzSYl1iihFM0_D_4gXtIuLbF1AKk_ts2NgwJ0H3m1jHVbnp2SRIG/s1600/kettlebell.png" title="Kettlebell" /></a></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kettlebell exercise is so great for working the whole body with just one piece of equipment. These kind of workouts improve strength and balance; it’s the perfect combo! If your gym has kettlebells, you can do this workout there. Or, you can purchase a set of your own for a simple workout at home. If you’re a beginner, start off with lighter weights and work your way up as you become stronger with each kettlebell exercise.<br /></span><h4> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are a few of my favorite moves for kettlebell exercise:</span></h4> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><ul> <li>The Kettlebell Row</li> </ul> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Hold one kettlebell in each hand with your arms down by your sides. Keeping your palms facing down, raise the kettlebells up to just above the chest, and then lower back down slowly. Do 12-15 reps of this kettlebell exercise.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><ul> <li>The Kettlebell Squat</li> </ul> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stand up straight up with your feet shoulder-width apart for this kettlebell exercise. Grab a single kettlebell with both hands. Lift the kettlebell to your chest level and hold it there as you perform a standard squat. Keep your back straight as you perform the squat. Try to do 15-20, but be sure to stop if your form starts to change.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><ul> <li>The Kettlebell Twist</li> </ul> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lay down on your back like you’re going to do situps, with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Hold the kettlebell with your hands near your chest and sit up halfway with a straight back. Swing the kettlebell to the right as you turn your torso to the right, then swing and turn to the left. Be sure to twist from side to side, you should not move up and down during this kettlebell exercise. Repeat 20 times or as many times as you can without dropping.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><ul> <li>The Kettlebell Push-up</li> </ul> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Put two kettlebells of the same weight on the ground with the handles up. Space them so they are shoulder-width apart. Perform standard push-ups with your hands firmly grasped around the kettlebell handles. To get really aggressive with this kettlebell exercise, pull one of the kettlebells up to your armpit after completing the push-up. If you do this, be sure to alternate arms. Try to work up to 15-20.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /> <br /><b>Whew! Kettlebell exercise is great for building muscle, I hope you enjoyed the workout. Do you have any favorite moves you like to do during kettlebell exercise? I’d love to hear them!</b></span><br />

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Kettlebell Exercise - A Full Body Workout

Kettlebell exercise is so great for working the whole body with just one piece of equipment. These kind of workouts improve strength and b...