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NOVEMBER 30TH DAILY VIDEO CHALLENGE:
10-MINUTE CARDIO KICKBOXING WORKOUT BY SPARK COACH NICOLE! Let's shed some of those calories from the Thanksgiving weekend by doing a little kickboxing! This is for any fitness level!! Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness _a rticles.asp?id=1330 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 11/25/09 11:38 A Send Private Message Reply |
Those dolphin ones were tough!! I like squats, tho, so this should be easy for me :)
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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NOVEMBER 24TH EXERCISE DEMO FOR THE DAY:
DUMBBELL SQUATS - 2 SETS OF 15 REPS! (Can split sets up) LOWER BODY EXERCISE MUSCLES WORKED - QUADS, GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=160 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 11/24/09 12:27 P Send Private Message Reply |
I like the idea of a stretching one. I am horrible at stretching and I could certainly use it. I neglected to do yesterday's exercise, so I'll do that and then the stretches right after once I get home!
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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NOVEMBER 24TH DAILY EXERCISE DEMO:
CAT STRETCH: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=306 MUSCLES STRETCHED - ABS AND CAMEL STRETCH: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=305 MUSCLES STRETCHED - BACK It says these go together well so let's do them both! I thought it was time to do stretching as it is an important step in all of this exercising!! ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 11/23/09 5:18 P Send Private Message Reply |
This one looks neat...will try after kids go to bed!
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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NOVEMBER 23RD DAILY EXERCISE DEMO:
DOLPHIN POSE: 10-15 REPS! CORE EXERCISE MUSCLES WORKED: ABS, SHOULDERS, UPPER BACK Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=111 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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NOVEMBER 21ST DAILY EXERCISE DEMO:
CLOSE ARM WALL PUSH UPS - 50 REPS UPPER BODY EXERCISE MUSCLES WORKED:CHEST, TRICEPS, SHOULDERS Click on the link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=108 ALSO OVER THE WEEKEND PICK A SPARK FITNESS VIDEO OF YOUR CHOOSING TO DO, AND THEN LET US KNOW WHICH ONE YOU DID!! You can find the videos at the following link: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness _v ideos.asp ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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NOVEMBER 20TH DAILY VIDEO:
LET'S TRY THIS FROM SPARKS OWN COACH NICOLE: VIDEO: 6-Minute Hips, Glutes & Thighs Workout Length: 6 minutes Equipment: None Muscles Worked: Glutes and hamstrings Fitness Level: Beginner to advanced Impact: Low-impact **You can add this to your fitness tracker by going to the bottom of the page after clicking on the Video link page!** Click on the following link for video: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness _a rticles.asp?id=1059 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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NOVEMBER 19TH EXERCISE OF THE DAY:
I can't get the fitness page to load today. So today instead of a demo do: 30 MIN'S OF CARDIO!!! ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (118,261) Posts: 754 11/18/09 2:11 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply |
These are really hard for me, i don't have any upper strenght but i will give them a try
Thanks :-) PSAGI77
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NOVEMBER 18TH DAILY EXERCISE DEMO:
PUSH UPS - 2 SETS OF 10-12 REPS UPPER BODY EXERCISE MUSCLES WORKED: CHEST, TRICEPS, SHOULDERS Click on the link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=63 ADVANCED VERSION: ONE-ARM SIDE PUSH UPS - 2 SETS OF 10 REPS UPPER BODY EXERCISE MUSCLES WORKED: BICEPS, TRICEPS, OBLIQUES, HIPS CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR THE DEMO: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=139 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 11/17/09 2:16 P Send Private Message Reply |
I did both yesterdays and todays today, despite an ill tummy. I seem to have more time on my hands when I don't work :)
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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NOVEMBER 17TH DAILY EXERCISE DEMOS:
*NOTE - I am going to start listing both a beginners and advanced version when available. Then each person can do the one that best fits them. The advanced will be listed last. LYING SINGLE-LEG RAISES - 15 REPS EACH LEG LOWER BODY EXERCISE MUSCLES WORKED: QUADS Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=75 ADVANCED: LYING DOUBLE LEG RAISES: 1 SET = 15 REPS EACH SIDE LOWER BODY EXERCISE MUSCLES WORKED:INNER THIGH, OUTER THIGH, HIPS, OBLIQUES Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=151 Let us know which you did and how you did. ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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NOVEMBER 16TH DAILY EXERCISE DEMO:
BRIDGE UPS - 15 REPS!! CORE EXERCISE MUSCLES WORKED: ABS, LOWER BACK, SHOULDERS Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=138 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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I need to work on upper body... the leg exercises aren't that challenging for me
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 11/15/09 5:08 P Send Private Message Reply |
Did the squats and lateral raises this morning...and threw in some heel raises while grocery shopping :)
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (118,261) Posts: 754 11/14/09 3:59 P My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply |
good arm workout thanks
PSAGI77
GET LEAN Butterflies CLX 16-Week Challenge
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Thanks for posting the challenges. Today's is done. :)
Philippians 4:13
For I can do all things through Christ, who give me strength.
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NOVEMBER 13TH EXERCISE DEMO OF THE DAY:
DUMBBELL LATERAL RAISES - 15 REPS! (If you don't have weights, you can use bottles of water, canned goods, and pick a weight you are comfortable with) UPPER BODY EXERCISE: MUSCLES WORKED: SHOULDERS Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=74 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 11/12/09 12:50 P Send Private Message Reply |
LOVE squats!! Will do more than asked when I get home today!
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (118,261) Posts: 754 11/12/09 10:52 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply |
i loved that plank exercise, i feel my abs all workedout, today i'll do the squats
PSAGI77
GET LEAN Butterflies CLX 16-Week Challenge
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NOVEMBER 12TH EXERCISE DEMO OF THE DAY:
SQUATS: 2 SETS OF 15 REPS (Can split up and do 1 set at a time) LOWER BODY EXERCISE: MUSCLES WORKED: QUADS,GLUTES Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=21 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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NOVEMBER 11TH EXERCISE DEMO OF THE DAY:
MODIFIED PLANK: TRY DOING IT 10 TIMES - (Can split up thru the day) CORE EXERCISE: MUSCLES WORKED: ABS Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=7 We can do these!!!! ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 11/11/09 6:59 A Send Private Message Reply |
Wow...I certainly felt these. I have week shoulders, though. and I didn't use any weights!
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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Wow, I could really feel these. I used some super light weights (1 lb).
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Done. I do hope everyone in your house is better. Our house has a lingering cold that just won't go away.
Philippians 4:13
For I can do all things through Christ, who give me strength.
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (11,726) Posts: 1,026 11/10/09 9:56 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply |
Thanks for posting yesterday! I love bridges! Sorry you and the kids are sick--hope you are all feeling better today... we have all been sick this past week in my house as well:(
"Maybe you're tired and broken, you're tongue is twisted with words half spoken and thoughts unclear. What do you want me to do, to do for you, to see you through? A box of rain will ease the pain and love will see you through." ~Grateful Dead
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NOVEMBER 10TH EXERCISE DEMO OF THE DAY:
BOXER: 15 REPS FOR EACH ARM UPPER BODY EXERCISE: MUSCLES WORKED: UPPER BACK, SHOULDERS Click on the link below for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=110 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 11/10/09 5:54 A Send Private Message Reply |
Done!!
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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Did one set of 20. Looking forward to tomorrow's challenge.
Philippians 4:13
For I can do all things through Christ, who give me strength.
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Sorry about the late challene post, me and the twins are sick today.
NOVEMBER 9TH EXERCISE VIDEO OF THE DAY: BRIDGES: 2 SETS OF 10 LOWER BODY EXERCISE: MUSCLES WORKED: HAMSTRINGS, GLUTES, QUADS Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=153 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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no challenge today:(
"Maybe you're tired and broken, you're tongue is twisted with words half spoken and thoughts unclear. What do you want me to do, to do for you, to see you through? A box of rain will ease the pain and love will see you through." ~Grateful Dead
Eco-Runners Unite! Join the SparkPeople Eco-Runners Team! teams.sparkpeople.com/ecorunners
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I'm back in and eager to see today's challenge. :)
Philippians 4:13
For I can do all things through Christ, who give me strength.
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (14,355) Posts: 1,148 11/8/09 6:10 A Send Private Message Reply |
I appear to be a day behind and will do this one this morning :)
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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I will get to it this evening. I'm a nocturnal exerciser.
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NOVEMBER 7TH VIDEO CHALLENGE:
![]() ![]() Length: 10 minutes Equipment: None Type of Workout: Cardio (aerobic) & flexibility Fitness Level: Beginner to Advanced (Anyone at any fitness level can do it) Impact: Medium-impact It's the weekend so I thought we would step it up a little!! Click on the following link for the video info and video: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness _a rticles.asp?id=1330 Come on team you can do this!!! ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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Didn't get to it yesterday, but will do when I get done feeding the baby.
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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![]() Fitness Minutes: (11,726) Posts: 1,026 11/6/09 9:31 A My SparkPage Send Private Message Reply |
These Daily Team exercises are great! An easy way to get in some ST everyday...and most of them I can do at work! even better!
"Maybe you're tired and broken, you're tongue is twisted with words half spoken and thoughts unclear. What do you want me to do, to do for you, to see you through? A box of rain will ease the pain and love will see you through." ~Grateful Dead
Eco-Runners Unite! Join the SparkPeople Eco-Runners Team! teams.sparkpeople.com/ecorunners
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This exercise is so great.....thanks
PSAGI77
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NOVEMBER 6TH EXERCISE OF THE DAY:
REVERSE CRUNCHES: 2 SETS OF 15 (Can do sets at different times) CORE BODY EXERCISE- MUSCLES WORKED: ABS Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=8 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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Thanks for the email. I hadn't gotten around to checking out the group challenges yet, so it was a perfect reminder :)
- Lisa
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." 1st mini goal - 199lb (onederland) - buy myself a new book 2nd minigoal - 177 (lowest weight since #2 was born)- iTunes and B&N GCs to myself 3rd minigoal - 160 (lowest weight since married) - spa day ultimate goal - 150 - new wardrobe
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Today, I found out that I can do a real push-up. At my weight, I was surprised I didn't break an arm!
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Hi everyone,
I'm in! The holidays are hard enough and I sure could use some motivation. I'll start the workouts tomorrow because I've been doing 30 minutes of cardio on my own this week. I'm trying to setup a daily routine now that my daughter is taking afternoon naps. Glad to be here, Annie ![]() |
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HEY GIRLS!! I'M A NEWBIE HERE, MY NAME IS LILLY. I JUST SAW THE VIDEO OF THIS WORKOUT AND WILL TRY IT RIGHT AWAY FOR MY ROUTINE TONIGHT. THANKS A LOT AND WILL LET YOU ALL KNOW HOW I DID! HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL SOON!
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I did the wall presses and the lunges. Hopefully I can keep it going.
Momncakes
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Im new to this and I will try the exercise tonight and see how it goes, thanks for the link...
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Sorry I have missed the challenges so far. I am here now though and ready to go!
I did the 1 set of 15 reps for the lunges and I felt it in my legs even though I don't do complete lunges due to sore knees. Ever since I started doing my mom and baby yoga everyday instead of every once in a while, my knees have been pretty sore. But I still did them. Thanks for the challenge! Catherine
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I used to do these and after about a week of doing them my right knee would hurt so bad I could barely walk. It's only my right knee and it happens everytime I begin including lungesinto my workout
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NOVEMBER 5TH EXERCISE DEMO OF THE DAY:
FORWARD LUNGES: 1 SET OF 15 REPS FOR EACH LEG LOWER BODY EXERCISE: MUSCLES WORKED: QUADS, GLUTES Click on the following link for the demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=22 ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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NOVEMBER 4TH EXERCISE DEMO OF THE DAY:
WALL PUSH-UPS: 2 SETS OF 20 (Can split up thru the day) UPPER BODY EXERCISE: MUSCLES WORKED: CHEST, TRICEPS, SHOULDERS Click on the link below for a demo: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=107 These are my favorite and work really well!!! Edited by: FORMYGIRLS2008 at: 11/4/2009 (09:58) ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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JLMJSMOM - I really don't have any advice on how to do them differently. I found it under the fitness tab in the Core section. I will look around and find something that works on the same muscle group and let you know.
Here's to hoping today you get better and quieter results!! lol P.s. Glad your joining the challenge! ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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I did them, but when doing them with my left leg my hip/lower back would pop every time I lowered my leg. Any advice on what to do different? Or an alernative exercise that works the same muscles?
great idea for the month! thanks, Philippians 4:13
For I can do all things through Christ, who give me strength.
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NOVEMBER 3RD VIDEO:
HIP FLEXOR: 15 REPS FOR EACH LEG MUSCLES WORKED: Hips, Upper Thigh, Glute I forgot to add the link yesterday..sorry!! www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercis es .asp?exercise=113 Let us all know if you get them done and how many you did!! Edited by: FORMYGIRLS2008 at: 11/4/2009 (10:00) ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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Each day I will post a link to a new Spark fitness video or exercise demo for us to try. I will be taking these directly from Spark under the fitness section, so they will be easy to add to your workout.
I will try to find ones to work a different part of the body each day thru out the week and will list what body part it is targeting. It's so easy to get side-tracked this time of year so maybe a daily workout will help keep us on track! Let's have fun and see what we find!! POST YOUR RESULTS!!! Share if you did them, how many, and your thoughts about it, (if you liked it or not, if you think you could feel it working, etc.) Edited by: FORMYGIRLS2008 at: 11/3/2009 (09:44) ~Bethany~
"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands-and then eat just one of the pieces." -Judith Viorst
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