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<\/p>\nIt is no secret that some degree of challenging physical activity is positive for most people. Not everyone can be physically active in the same way, but for those of us that are able to challenge our bodies in one way or another, it is highly recommended that we do so!<\/p>\n
Some benefits of physical activity:
\n\u2022 It makes us physically stronger by tearing and then re-building muscles
\n\u2022 We use the some of the calories we have consumed to produce energy, rather than allowing all of them to become stores of fat (which are not completely bad!)
\n\u2022 It wakes us up! Blood flow is increased as our hearts pump to get blood to areas that are working extra hard.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, the trek to the gym just isn\u2019t that appealing \u2013 or we don\u2019t want to wait for a treadmill, or we don\u2019t want to pay for a gym membership, or we don\u2019t like using weights or elliptical machines.<\/p>\n
What to do instead?<\/p>\n
Here are three easy at-home-workout resources that don\u2019t always require equipment and will do a fine job of waking up those dormant parts of your body! Just don\u2019t forget to have a healthy 4:1 carb:protein ratio afterwards, followed by a good protein-rich snack!<\/p>\n
1. Nike+ Training Club (iOS app)
\nThis application can be downloaded to your telephone or iPad, and offers you a wide range of workouts that vary in difficulty, muscle group targeted, and duration. Feeling like you need to burn off some negative energy? Try a 45-minute strength workout that will hit every part of the body! Want to tighten up your back muscles or abs, but don\u2019t have a lot of time? Opt for a 15-minute \u201cFocus\u201d workout. Some workouts suggest weights, but those can be replaced with water bottles, textbooks, or any other items with weight!<\/p>\n
2. 7-Minute Workout
\nThe 7 MWC application is more-or-less exactly what it sounds like: An app that provides a set workout that will take 7 minutes to complete. You are able to set the workout to cycle through more than once, to extend your workout\u2019s duration, but if you are in need of a pick-me-up, and want to get your blood pumping, go for the 7-minute workout! No weights required.<\/p>\n
3. Way of Gray (www.wayofgray.com)
\nWay of Gray was created by a young woman from Edmonton, Alberta, named Sophie Gray, who wanted to create easy, at-home workouts that do not require a lot of time but have a big impact! She has four different workout packages that you can purchase on her website (for $10 each, or as part of a bundle with recipe books included), and each package offers 16 unique workouts scheduled to be done in four weeks. The best part is that you can go back and use the workouts on any day in any order you feel like! The workouts generally fall between 15 and 25 minutes in duration. No weights required.<\/p>\n
Exercise your mind, spirit, and body, in whatever way that might mean for you!<\/p>\n
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-Kaitlyn Tissington-Turner<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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