…What To Do w/ What It Do: Introduction…
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…Back 2 School, Back 2 Fitness…
It is time for your kids (and possibly yourself) to get back to school.
That does mean that your schedule may get busy, but you also have to get into a routine to make sure that you can still work towards your health and fitness goals.
They key: try to set up a routine that will allow you to fit in some time to get active!
This can be before school, after school, or sometime during the day.
This may be hard to do when you have work, school, and your family to take care of. But, those exact reasons should also be the reasons that you want to get healthy and in shape.
Do it so you can set an example for your family to make your health a priority in life. Teach your family that you need to get active as well as consuming well balanced meals. You will also want to do it for school and work. If you are in a regular workout routine you will be less likely to get sick AND you will be more focused. This will allow you to show up to work/school and be focused and full of more energy to get things done.
Get healthy and fit for not just yourself, but for those around you and the things that you want to achieve in life. You can get so much more done if you are not tired and have more energy. The best way to get ahead is to be physically and mentally prepared for whatever life, school, and work has to throw at you.
Here is a great at home workout you can do with your friends and your family!
…5 Minute Squat Challenge…
I saw this challenge by one of my favorite fitness gurus CT Fletcher.
He challenged people to put some weight on…and just squat….for 5 minutes…. NON STOP!
TALK.ABAOUT.A.BURN!!!!
I of course wanted to do my squat challenge with a twist. I added some weight to my ruck sack and started squatting. Let me tell you…when I was done, I had to sit down and relax for a few minutes before I could stand up again. I felt a deep and throbbing burn minutes event after I was done with the squats.
Let me break it down for you…
SQUATS:
There are various ways to perform a squat. You can do a front squat, regular back squat, sumo squat, pistol squat, siff squat, dumbbell squat, plate squat, goblet squats, squat jumps, any many more.
The benefits to squatting and produce chiseled and nicely sculpted legs and glutes (also known as your BUTT!). When you squat (or lift weights in general) your body will release hormones that will aid in muscle growth. The hormones are then circulated through your body which can then lead to the building and development of other parts of your body. So in an essence, squatting promotes a full body workout if done correctly. Squatting can help to also promote core strength via strengthening your core and back. It can also help to improve your balance, along with various other benefits.
Squatting is a great exercise for you to incorporate into your weight lifting routine. BUT BE CAUTIOUS! You would want to seek the guidance of a health care professional when attempting to do this. You do not want to improperly do these exercises as it can result in injuries.
So this is what I challenge YOU to do.
Ruck up…and SQUAT! Squat steady, slow, and deep for 5 straight minutes. See how well you are able to maintain your composure throughout this 5 minute exercise. I would suggest doing this at the end of your scheduled leg day lifting routine. Trust me…
