Gettin' Fit & Healthy with Rickie

Total Body Blast        This workout is going to give you cardio bursts with your strength in 45 minutes, THAT's RIGHT!!  Grab your shoes, a water bottle, towel, your weights and clear floor space and let's kick it in to high gear.     Each set is to be performed 2x through before moving on to the next set.  Of course you will take a break or adapt as needed, less reps, only 1 set, etc.  Always begin your workout with a 5 minute warm up. I know blah, blah, blah she says that every time but it is important to prepare you body for movement before jumping right in.     Scroll to the bottom for video link of exercise demos or reach out to me with any questions. Set #1 Squats - 16 reps  Curtsy lunges - 12 reps each leg (modify with regular lunges if needed) Russian twist - 16 reps (with or without a weight) modify with feet on floor In and out legs - 12 reps  💓 30 seconds each:  Jog in place / high knees Set #2 Standing ...

Start the Fall season with a workout refresh...      AAHH Fall!!  Cooler weather, shorter days accompanied with the beautiful colors.  This is a great time of year to take your exercise outdoors, enjoy the scenery, colors and fresh, crisp air.  If you have a friend always asking you to hike or if you were just considering it yourself, fall is the perfect season to start.  The color changing leaves or the fresh fallen leaves can make hiking so calming at the same time energizing.  A few more bonuses to hiking in the fall, less humidity, cooler temperatures, fewer bugs and so peaceful. If you can't tell from all these descriptions I am a person who enjoys hiking and just getting outdoors.  Many of our vacations involve some kind of hiking or biking and enjoying what nature has to offer. If you are lucky you may experience some wildlife, who wouldn't love to come upon a deer, bunny rabbit or turkey nibbling along the trail.  Anyway enough ...

Boardwalk Workout      Those who know me well know I love the beach and here on the east coast we love our boardwalks. Boardwalks feature food, games, rides, stores, all kinds of fun stuff and of course the opportunity to just have a seat on a bench and enjoy the view of the ocean, sunrise or sunset or just people watch.  Boardwalks are also great for getting in your outdoor exercise with an amazing view. You can go with your traditional run, walk or bike but it also provides the chance for some creativity.      The workout below was my 'boardwalk workout' during a recent beach trip but it can of course be done anywhere.  Replace the benches with picnic tables, railings, fence boards, etc. Now lace up your shoes, dress comfortably and get ready to sweat.     Begin with 3-5 minutes of easy walk or jog to warm up than pick up the pace for 5-7 minutes or pick a spot to which you would like to do you first round of exercises.   💦...