Tag Archives: cardio

CHALLENGE #2 – High Knees

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

This month I will challenge myself with some cardio. I will be doing THREE 30 sec. rounds of high knees* as fast as I can with 15 sec breaks between rounds, during which I will be stepping side to side. … Continue reading →

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Get ready for skiing!!! *** Not a skier – tone your legs fast!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

I’m a huge fan of alpine skiing! However, this year so far I’ve admired this sport on TV, following closely World Cup Skiing & US Ski Team. Well, I’m going to hit the slopes soon! Can’t wait! There is one … Continue reading →

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Workout for a healthier, happier You!

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

To be healthier and happier, fitness experts have a suggestions: exercise & diet. Yesterday I came across this article about running; It isn’t particularly my favorite exercise but looking at the list of benefits: practically it’s a key to health, … Continue reading →

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Get fit in the Cold & Snow – A Total Body workout (this time + video)

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

Finally, I was able to upload that video I brought from Chicago. Yesterday, youtube.com had some technical problems and I was unable to upload anything. It was 10 degrees in the morning when I went to a park. When you get used … Continue reading →

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Get fit in the Snow – The Snow day Workout

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

I arrived in Chicago a few days after that famous 2011 blizzard. The next day temperatures started dropping… During the first 2 days I spent some time walking in a park but it was very cold and windy; therefore after 20 … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day workout

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

It is Valentine’s Day and it was a busy day; therefore, as always the temptation whispered “you’re too busy to exercise; take a day off”. However, tomorrow is a last day of my challenge — there are no excuses! Besides, I’m … Continue reading →

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Cardio on Friday

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

I’m not happy about my progress: I know I haven’t been working out this week as hard as I should AND my diet’s been awful 😦 Well, it always happens when I travel – I have to be more disciplined about that. I’m going back home … Continue reading →

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Intense Monday’s workout

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

Let’s kick off this week with a short but intense cardio. That intensity, however, is up to you! Today’s workout is short so if you really push yourself, use weights, take short breaks and transition fast between sets/rounds – it will be very challenging & IT … Continue reading →

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Jump Rope Cardio Burn out! & video

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

Today I boosted my energy with a jump rope. A short cardio that brought my my heart rate up. I did it twice. It’s a simple workout and can be done by anyone. Here is a trick: If you really want to get a great exercise and burn those … Continue reading →

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