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The Mod Squad – Up Dog/Down Dog

These moves aren’t just for yoga!

Up Dog and Down Dog are great moves to incorporate into your everyday stretching routine.

Up Dog can be especially useful to open up the low back, something we all need after sitting for too long. A couple of good points to remember:

1. Open up your chest and keep your shoulders away from your ears (this will help you get the most from the stretch).

2. Want to get a little deeper into the low back, try looking back over your shoulder. Don’t rush the movement and challenge yourself to look back at your heel.

Down Dog is generally […] Read more

Do You Drink Enough Water?

Let’s think about it logically…

You can go without food for a few weeks.
However, we can only go without water for a few days.

But what do we focus on more? Diet or water??

The human body can only exist for 5-7 days without water, thus dehydration must be taken seriously. Just exactly what does dehydration mean? Medically, dehydration is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition in which the body contains an insufficient volume of water for normal functioning. To operate efficiently, most people say the body requires about eight large glasses of water per day, based on an estimate of fluid loss […] Read more

A Mod Squad Extra!

A gentle yoga practice to start your day!

Sunday yoga is taking a week off for the Easter holiday but that doesn’t mean you have to! I have put together a 10 minute flow that is guaranteed to get any day off on a zen foot.

There are only 2 more Sunday yoga’s left this spring, so sign up now to take advantage of them. This is perfect for all you Buns and Guns participants, you have a chance to get an extra class in and bonus enjoy some great stretching as well.

Join me next Sunday 9:30 a.m. at 2.0!

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The Mod Squad – Vinyasa

Strengthen those shoulders with some Vinyasas!

Part 2 of our series, focuses on taking us from plank and putting us in a proper position to move through Up Dog and Down Dog (which will be part 3 so stay tuned).

A few points to remember:

1. Blocks can be your friends. Don’t be afraid to use these great tools to help.

2. No shame is coming down to your knees while you build that shoulder strength. Just don’t forget to practice the move from your toes as well so you can see how you are progressing.

And 3. Practice, practice, practice. You won’t get better at anything if […] Read more

CPM’s Tips to Avoiding Spring Allergies and Flu ….

Spring is in the air and so are allergies, sickness, and flu.

Here are some great tips and tricks to cure and avoid Spring “Fever”.

With some good nutrition, quality movement and stretching, and adequate sleep you will dodge the Spring Fever Bullet this year!

The O-Board Says…

A. For 10min (build UP)
EVEN: 1 Power Clean
100m Run
ODD; 1 STO
50 Jump Rope Medley

B. 7 min Amrap
7 Power Cleans
7 HSPU

**Rest 3 minutes**

7 min Amrap
7 Shoulder to Overhead
7 Bar Muscle Ups

Posted By: Annie

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Can You Smell The Spring Air CPM?

Spring is officially here! While just the sound of that makes me smile knowing that warm nights, lake visits, and sun are near it also brings many wonderful health benefits as well.

When spring hits, it’s hard to feel down in the dumps. Add longer days and the return of sundresses. The good news is that all the things we love about spring are surprisingly good for us, too, so with a big smile on your face, pack up your winter gadgets and trade it in for the bikes, BBQ’s, and bathing suites.

Farmers Markets are Back!
this is the time of year […] Read more

Mod Squad Mini – Tree

Stretch break you can do in a minute or less!

Alright CPM, let me see your best Tree pose! Where’s the most unusual place you got caught in Tree pose? Post those pictures to the Facebook pages and share the fun!

Looking for a fun date night activity? Interested in Yoga and Wine and want a fun way to combine the two. Then, join me on Friday, March 31st from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Plums Cooking for a great Wine Down Yoga. Start the evening with a wonderful, relaxing yoga flow and then stick around to choose from some great wine, check out the […] Read more

10 Smart Sleep Tips…

We are wrapping our 2nd go around with the Whole Life Challenge. Why I love the challenge is it gets us aware, educated and practicing everything we NEED to be doing when we are not at the gym! The transformations are obvious of those who adhere to the principles and uncover what their biggest sticking points are with their health.

My biggest sticking point is SLEEP! Ambition and Motivation are some of my greatest assets but also some of my biggest liabilities. I always have LOTS on my mind which can lead into the evening and limit my ability to calm […] Read more

The Mod Squad – Plank

The Mod Squad – Get Your Plank in Top Form

Welcome to another edition of The Mod Squad! Today we are discussing a move we use all the time in yoga and in our regular workouts and that is a plank hold.

There are 3 main points we want to focus on to get the most out our plank hold.

Keep our shoulders over our wrist and keep our neck neutral.
Pull the belly button back toward your spine and keep your core engaged. Squeeze your legs together and ankles together engaging all those muscles.
Think about drawing a straight line from the top of your head […] Read more

Calling All CPM Chocolate Lovers .. This is For You!

Have no fear you Vday Chocolate lovers … Here are 5 great reasons to not feel guilty about those delicious chocolates staring at you today in the after math of Valentine’s Day!

Chocolate has many wonderful benefits … That is if you eat the right kind!

Here is a link to some of the best quality chocolates to choose from …

#1 Chocolate is Rich in Antioxidants: The antioxidants in chocolate enhance memory and cognition and reduce your risk of dementia.

# 2 Dark chocolate equates to Heart Health: Studies show that dark chocolate can actually lower your blood pressure and […] Read more