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Workout in a sitting position – Exercise in your chair (video)

This exercise was inspired by my work in front of a computer. Often, I spent hours sitting in a chair and I know how draining that can be… When I finally finish, I have no energy left and last thing … Continue reading

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Busy, busy Thursday…

Today was busy insane! I got up very early in the morning, spent many long hours driving in a car between places, and got back home late!  I almost gave up on working out but I didn’t. I’m really happy … Continue reading

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Upper body workout

Believe it or not my legs are a little sore from yesterday’s high knees.  Therefore, I tried to focus mostly on my upper body today. Besides, I haven’t been really working it out lately.  The workout was really intense but … Continue reading

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My new challenge – First results (video)

My knee is much better. Today I was able to attend a kickboxing class in the morning and shoot a short video of my new challenge 🙂  Unfortunately, when I got to a park the sun was already going down … Continue reading

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CHALLENGE #2 – High Knees

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 :(

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!

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!

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)

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

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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