How Is The No Jumping?

Taking the jumping out of the Insanity program is still giving me a workout–dripping sweat but not gasping for air is the difference.  The lack of jumping is actually giving me more time to be aware of my core and the relationship of my extremities to my core–dance exercises without leaving the ground.  Currently on…

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Insanity Program and Hip Hop Abs

Day 17, 18, and 19 which included one day off from IP.  Thumbs up.  It is definitely enhancing my work out at the gym too. First Day of Hip Hop Abs–awesome!!  Adding another Selfseed of rhythm.  It is so important for the body to be challenged by new moves–physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  I know…

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“I” Band in action

Searching the internet to see if I could find anyone else using the “I” band (Integrative band) in the way I learned through Hans Laxholm’s system in ballroom dancing.  There are articles and videos on how to use it as an exercise tool (resistance band), but not really as an integrative (“I”) tool.  Hans Laxholm…

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Balance is moment by moment

Balance is in everything–what we do, how much we do, when we do, with whom we do, where we do…  One great aspect of focusing on your physical balance, other aspects of balance are automatically included:  internal awareness of the bodies alignment and coordination, mental focus on one’s emotional state and being present in the…

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Balance is balance

Whether it is in the gym, life, or on a walk in the country–balance is balance. Finding Balance Become A Better Athlete With Simple Tricks   Finding Balance   By Wina Sturgeon PHOTO BY WINA STURGEON // Adrian Conway, head performance trainer at BASICS, demonstrates an advanced balance drill. POSTED // JULY 26,2011 –Want the not-so-secret key to…

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