Gettin' Fit & Healthy with Rickie

  New Year, New Workout     We are now 3 weeks into the New Year and some of you may already be losing interest in your fitness or health resolution.  Remember variety is key for boredom, success and injury prevention also important to note it is okay if you do not get in a full hour workout everyday.  If you need go for a shorter workout even if it is 15 minutes it's ok and if you need a rest day(s) take them.      This work out is all about adjusting to your schedule. Full body circuit:  You will find 2 circuits below choose to do both in one workout, just do 1 circuit, choose to mix in some cardio before, in between and / or after the strength circuits. Begin with a 5 minute warm up, always and move into some cardio work ie; treadmill, elliptical, bike, etc. Circuit #1 Squats Bent over row Bicep curl to overhead press Pushup to superman Bicycle     10-15 reps each exercise repeat circuit 3-5 x Circuit #2 Reverse lunge - one leg a...

  New Year, New Resolution...       How many times have you set exercise, getting healthier, losing weight, etc. as your New Years resolution?  We have all set this resolution at least once in our lives unfortunately statistics show on average 70% of those individuals give up.        Why is that??  most people set lofty goals for which they would not achieve until the far future such as lose 100 lbs., drop 3 sizes, run a half or even full marathon.  All of these are possible but we need to set smaller goals which are attainable and we can celebrate the accomplishment and move on to the next level as we work towards that bigger goal.   So if you want to run a half marathon and have not been exercising at all you cannot expect to go out and run 5K/3M.  As long as you are healthy or discussed with your physician go ahead and do that 3 miles but mix it up with running and walking.   Walk for a set amount of...