Tag Archives: bodyweight

Functional Fit Bit #11

Posted on December 4, 2015 by HuntGatherSquatCarry

I haven’t been weight-lifting as much as I would like so I jumped back into it last week. I did this while my kids had an after-school dance party.  I danced as a warm-up and as a cool-down, trying to do … Continue reading →

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Fit Trip

Posted on November 18, 2015 by HuntGatherSquatCarry

Oh my…So I think I really am finally caught up from our vacation to Boston. Traveling is so wonderful but it can really set you back in life and in fitness, too.  Here is what I did to keep my … Continue reading →

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Functional Fit Bit #8

Posted on October 1, 2015 by HuntGatherSquatCarry

I did this the other day while dinner was cooking on the stove.  Just one round because then it was time to eat.  Do two rounds if you have the time. High Planks with Shoulder Taps Side Plank with Hip Dips … Continue reading →

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Scavenger Hunt #4

Posted on September 18, 2015 by HuntGatherSquatCarry

In the coming days, think about how you gain new skills, strength, mobility, etc.?  How do improve the movements you are already proficient in performing?  How do you know when you are ready to progress? Or do you push ahead, … Continue reading →

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Gathered #2

Posted on August 2, 2015 by HuntGatherSquatCarry

New study on how movement improves working memory. Go climb a tree! http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/28368/20150730/could-climbing-a-tree-improve-your-memory.htm If you liked the sit-rise test that I posted before, here it is again plus 6 other tests that gauge your life expectancy: http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/7-fitness-tests-gauge-your-life-expectancy Read #2 and … Continue reading →

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Functional Fit Bit #5

Posted on July 24, 2015 by HuntGatherSquatCarry

I actually had dinner on the table at a reasonable hour the other day, so I was able to play outside in the yard with the kids afterwards.  Here’s the functional fitness I did at the same time: 1. Played … Continue reading →

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Functional Fit Bit #4

Posted on July 3, 2015 by HuntGatherSquatCarry

We are away at a beach this week (and maybe you are too! as it is a holiday weekend)…so here is one “workout” that I like to do (other than swim obviously!!): I usually don’t “warm-up” per se because I just … Continue reading →

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Easy Exercise #3

Posted on July 1, 2015 by HuntGatherSquatCarry

Want to know a really easy way to sneak more fitness in?  Use your furniture less.  Really.  Don’t believe me, just try it.  Sit on the floor.  And don’t just slump there.  Actually hold yourself up…so often we let furniture … Continue reading →

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Drop it like it’s hot

Posted on June 25, 2015 by HuntGatherSquatCarry

Squat!  Squatting is a fundamental movement pattern of humans.  It isn’t just the latest fitness craze.  Yes, it will give you a better booty.  And stronger legs.  And more flexibility.  (And with time it may even help pelvic floor issues, gals! … Continue reading →

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Functional Fit Bit #3

Posted on June 18, 2015 by HuntGatherSquatCarry

Yesterday we ended up staying at the park after dropping my eldest off at camp.  While my middle child enjoyed an impromptu playdate, I did some playing myself. I walked/lunged up and down the log stump steps a few times to … Continue reading →

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