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Polga (Pole Fitness and Yoga) Awesomeness
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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Tagged exercise, fitness, pole dancing, polga, yoga
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Fitbit Fun — Ten Months Later
Got a Fitbit Force fitness tracker for Christmas 2013 (although it was backordered and didn’t arrive til late January 2014) and I can truly say I’ve loved it. It’s helped me greatly increase my activity level! I’ve worn it 24/7 for ten … Continue reading
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Tagged Fitbit, fitness, fitness tracker, fitness tracker review, thoughtstipsandtales
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Stand-Up Paddleboarding — The Easy Way
I wrote a post recently about the stand-up paddleboarding class I took this summer and how, although my legs quivered the whole time, I finally was able to paddle for an hour without plunging into the water. My friend C’s … Continue reading
Take a Load Off Your Seat #2: Adjustable Stand-Up and DIY-Cycling Computer Desks
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
Do-it-Yourself Cooling Towels for Summer’s Hottest Days
Need a way to cool down while exercising or doing yard work on 90-degree days? My thoughtful Zumba instructor showed me how to make a do-it-yourself cooling towel that feels absolutely heavenly. (And better yet – she provides them during … Continue reading
Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Testing the Water
In the coastal area where I live, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)Â has become very popular. You can sit outdoors on a sunny afternoon at a number of restaurants in the tourist district and watch people standing on flat surfaces that resemble surfboards … Continue reading
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Tagged boating, exercise, fitness, lessons, standup paddleboarding, thoughts tips and tales, water sports
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Zumba is Exhilarating!
If you haven’t tried a Zumba class, you should! It’s so enjoyable, you’ll forget you’re exercising. I’m not much of a dancer, and the only dance I ever learned was the cha cha in junior high. Luckily, many of the … Continue reading
Confessions of an Adult Learning to Swim
I had a rather depressing milestone birthday this year and around the same time, a friend asked if I’d like to participate in a women’s empowerment mini-triathlon in September with her. It sounded like an intriguing idea – just what … Continue reading