The only thing scary about these lunges is that you can’t see where you’re going! Add these I to your regular workout program especially if you do forward walking lunges or stationary lunges. This backward variety requires a stronger push from the glute and high hamstring of the forward leg. Want to know which pushup […]

We hear from many clients that they “can’t do pushups”. There are so many varieties of pushups, however, that there’s practically a pushup for everyone. As a great chest strengthening exercise that you can do anywhere with no equipement other than your body, we encourage you to not write them off so easy. Watch the […]

Balance work often doesn’t make it into a workout program until it’s noticeably declining. Don’t wait until you aren’t steady on your feet to add balance into your regular routine. What’s great about these exercises Kaethe shares with us is that you can do them anywhere with little or no equipment. The BOSU ball or […]

We spend so much time using our feet! We stand, walk, run, crouch, get something off a high shelf, etc. We may use lotion, trim our nails or do other things to take care of how they look, but we often neglect them when it comes to fitness. Strong feet can help make exercise and […]

Help improve your daily life by keeping your ankles strong! If you haven’t had an ankle injury in a while you might forget just how crucial they are to many strength or cardio exercises! If you HAVE had an ankle injury lately, you know just how much it can limit your workout options and generally […]

Hi! It’s Addie Kelzer with Urban Fitness Twin Cities and I’ve got another short video for you with exercises that you can do in your office. So if you need a short work break go ahead and stand up and try these with me. {GO AHEAD, STAND UP} The first exercise I have for you […]

Keep ankles strong, improve balance and help prevent injury! Calf Raises (Heel Raises, Eleves…) can help prevent ankle injuries when done correctly. But did you know that they not only work the ankle and calf muscles but also the hamstrings, low glutes, pelvic floor and feet muscles? Strengthening these ankle and leg muscles isn’t just […]

Release upper body and neck tension with a few minutes of mindful movement. Follow along with the video, taking time to pause as needed for enough time in each stretch. Or, follow the stretches as listed below. This quick stretching routine can be done while seated in a chair. Great for those working all week […]

Maybe I have a little too much fun with these, but here it is, continuing our holiday tradition of re-making classics! Please enjoy this Fit twist on “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”   As always, I’m inspired by the awesome folks in my networking group, BNI Morning Star in Richfield, who crafted the best carols, […]