Tag Archives: Fitness

Lose weight, tone muscles, eat greens…

My to do list looks pretty fantastic! skinnyshae’s summer to do list: Go to the gym 3-4 times a week Never miss Power Yoga Do yoga at home Walk the dog Eat garden fresh greens every day (allthetimeforever) Use less … Continue reading

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Summer Series: Horse calves or lean legs

Summer time calls for short shorts and airy skirts. I assume most women want long, lean legs. If I were taller, I’m sure I would also want long, lean legs, but my legs will never be long. I have come … Continue reading

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Summer Series: Arm workouts

I am less than two weeks away from spending my Saturdays and Sundays enjoying the sunshine by my grandparents’ pool. Less than two weeks away from taking afternoon walks. Less than two weeks away from not worrying about school so … Continue reading

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Make time for your workout

Since I returned to fitness after my fitness hiatus, I have struggled to find time for my workout. I am not a morning person. I wake up an hour before I have to be at work, which leaves just enough … Continue reading

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Abdominal exercises sure to tone

Crunches and plank are traditional abdominal exercises performed in almost every group exercise class at the YMCA. During Power Yoga, we perform at least 1,000 plank exercises and at least a few Boats (read: the most evil abdominal exercise ever). … Continue reading

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Fitness hiatus: Graduate school takes over my world

On February 17, when I was worried about what bra I should wear while working out, I received my comprehensive exam questions. In order to obtain my Master’s of Communication from Wichita State University, I must take and pass comprehensive … Continue reading

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Athletic strength building exercises

Husband likes to lift weight with his workouts. Of course, he doesn’t lift nearly as much as he used to. Jiu-Jitsu is his workout of choice, and, to compete, he has to maintain a certain weight. Muscle weighs too much … Continue reading

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DietsInReview needs interns in Wichita, Kan.

Diets in Review needs interns! Are you excited? I could WRITE IT LOUDER if you need to be more excited. DIR Director of Publishing Brandi Koskie emailed me last week asking if I knew any journalism students and/or health-fitness-nutrition interns … Continue reading

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Yoga heals shin splints

The reason I love yoga: It fixes everything. Remember when I ran like a crazy person with the Shocker Fitness crew? Remember my epic complaining about shin splints? Shin splints are the result of strain on the shin and muscle surrounding … Continue reading

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Workout on your lunch break

When I got a full-time job, I lost my late morning and afternoon workout times. I try to make up for that lost time by going to the YMCA’s Muscle Pump and Power Yoga three nights a week and on Saturday … Continue reading

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