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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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Knee injury :(

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

I hurt my knee last night during sparring. Not a big deal but it sort of prevents me from doing certain activities: like painless walking. That’s right…. Practicing karate taught me to be ready for that sort of “inconvenience”. I … 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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Planned to do nothing… and still got some exercise!

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

Today I got up late and was determined to do absolutely NOTHING! Well, after I finished my morning latte (yes, I drink it almost everyday, and there is no way I will ever give it up!) and looked outside, I saw … Continue reading →

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Super fast, super easy weekend workout

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

It was a very easy workout for me today. It’s Saturday and I wanted to do something very simple, so I did 🙂 Here it is – just a few minutes of super fast, super easy mixed workout; A little … 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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