Gettin' Fit & Healthy with Rickie

      What if??  th is year we decide to love and take care of ourselves more rather than 'trying to change ourselves'.  New Year's resolutions are almost always focusing on changing something to make ourselves or our lives better.  Consider a resolution that allows you to love yourself as you are and resolve to show yourself the love and kindness you deserve. Treat yourself the same as you would treat a loved one.  This does not mean you should not resolve to exercise but approach it from a different perspective; I am going to do what I can to take care of my body and provide it with what it needs.  Exercise can reduce stress, improve our overall health and clear our minds.  Try replacing the resolution of  ' I want to lose 30 pounds'  just resolve to move more doing something you enjoy on a regular basis and reap the rewards of how your body and mind feel.  Be patient and the weight loss will happen. Are you resolving to...

  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...