Category Archives: exercise

Goat Yoga is Great: Unique Fitness Fun on a Farm

Posted on March 19, 2019 by blogqueendiane

Have you heard about goat yoga? It’s a health and fitness “thing” now that’s gaining popularity all over the country, and it sounded so unusual I just had to try it!

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A Unique Workout: High Intensity Adult Trampoline Exercise Class

Posted on June 14, 2016 by blogqueendiane

A huge indoor trampoline center near my house (Sky Zone) geared mostly to children, offers high intensity adult trampoline exercise classes. My friend Cheryl talked me into going because she knows I’m always on the lookout for unique workout challenges. … Continue reading →

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Aerial Yoga: A Fun and Uplifting Experience

Posted on July 13, 2015 by blogqueendiane

For a truly unique fitness experience, try an aerial yoga class — stretching and posing using long fabric slings suspended from the ceiling as supports.

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Exotic Chair Dancing: Not Your Grandma’s Exercise Routine

Posted on February 23, 2015 by blogqueendiane

I took my first chair dancing class at Inversions, a local pole fitness studio, tonight. And am almost at a loss for words to describe it. Let’s just say it’s not grandma sitting on a straight-backed chair watching a nice … Continue reading →

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Dragon Boating: A Unique and Fun Team Sport

Posted on January 12, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Dragon boating is a unique, fun sport. I recently registered with the Charleston Paddle Club meet-up group and joined some members of the local dragon boat team for an hour-long morning practice session on the Ashley River. (Members compete in … Continue reading →

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Polga (Pole Fitness and Yoga) Awesomeness

Posted on January 5, 2015 by blogqueendiane

In my quest to continuously try new fitness challenges, I tried a Polga class at Inversions, a local pole fitness center. When I told my friends about it afterwards, everyone initially thought I was going to tell them about Pilates … Continue reading →

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Super Thrifty — But These are the Things I’m Willing to Splurge On

Posted on October 9, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Even the thriftiest person has some indulgence they’re willing to spend their hard-earned money on. It might be a small thing like Starbucks coffee, a special lipstick or a hobby item. Or something bigger. I come from a frugal family … Continue reading →

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Meetup Groups: A Great Way to Pursue Hobbies and Meet New People

Posted on September 15, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Have you heard about Meetup groups? Local groups are created online at www.meetup.com and are made up of people who are interested in specific activities. Meetups groups exist across the country. There are 235 Meetup groups in the greater Charleston, … Continue reading →

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Take a Load Off Your Seat #2: Adjustable Stand-Up and DIY-Cycling Computer Desks

Posted on August 1, 2014 by blogqueendiane

A while back, I wrote a blog post about stand-up computer desks and how using one could help improve your health, since many people sit way too much. I’ve used a stand-up computer setup at home for several years. Recently, … Continue reading →

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