Cram in a mini Workout! U.C.M.L by Tony Horton

U.C.M.L.

Upper, Cardio, Middle, Lower


Uppper-as many push ups as you can

Cardio- any type of cardio move ie, mountain climber, jumping in place, running in place(60 seconds)

Middle- any abdominal move (30 reps)

Lower- finish with 20 to 30 reps of squats and plyometic jumps.


*Do this 3 to 6 rounds*

AT HOME WINTER WORKOUT

GOT STEPS?

Stand at the bottom, tap your right foot on the second step, bring it back down 10reps then repeat left foot. Alternate legs until you reach the top keeping a step in between.
tip(make sure your whole foot is on the step , knee over ankle to target butt.)

Use the bottom step for tri-cep dips 12 reps.
Turn with chest facing chest to perform incline chest presses 12 reps
*REPEAT-3 sets tri-cep 3 set chest-12 reps each

Squats-line your heels up to the bottom step and squat down, bottom toward step, but don't touch. 3 sets 16reps

Side extensions- Both feet facing left side, step left foot on step, lifting right leg to hip height, right foot land on the floor, left comes beside.Repeat 16 reps. repeat opposite side

Core- place hands on bottom or second step, legs extended back into plank form, bring knees in slowly alternating left and right for core!

Biceps-with a tube, loop it securly around the banister or post, step back for resistance and bring handles in toward your shoulders for bicep-curls. 3 sets 16 reps. Alternate arms if needed.

The Secret to a Happier Winter

It's too cold....better not chance it in the snow...I think I rather cuddle up with a good book on the couch instead of your group/stroller fitness class! Think again! January is the perfect time to start that exercise program. So, so many reason why...like did you know regular exercise boosts your immunities, and we're in the middle of cold/flu season.

Anyway, take a look at this article from Health.com. Good info on mood-boosting healthy tips:

"The Secret to a Super-Happy Winter"...read on...good stuff!

Children's Fashion Show Benefit & Luncheon

Happy New Year! We are so excited to be planning this wonderful event, which is being held to raise money for the Help Me Grow program at Lighthouse Youth Services. Help Me Grow is designed to provide support and service coordination for families of infants and toddlers who are at risk for, or are experiencing developmental delays. So mark your calendars for Friday, March 11th at the Kenwood Country Club for what will be an incredible event. As it becomes available, more information will follow. Or watch for updates at www.creativetots.com/blog.We hope to see you there!

When: Friday, March 11th
Where: Kenwood Country Club
What time: 10am - 1pm

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