Tip of the Day

If you're like Brianne, and spend a lot of time doing laundry each week, try this exercise:

Laundry Soap Rows (using 10-12 pound bottle of laundry detergent w/handle): 15 reps/3 sets

right hand on dryer

right foot in front, left foot in back

bend elbow and row (lift laundry soap) to chest line

Michael spends a lot of time in his trailer prior to a race, so why not workout while he waits?

Ballast Squats (using a 30-pound gas can): 15-20 reps/3-4 sets

knees behind toes

keep core contracted

Like Michelle, almost everyone has access to steps or a staircase in their home. Here's how you can use them ...

Two-Step, Side-Step (using stairs): 15-20 reps/3-4 sets

Kathleen spends time in the kitchen cooking for her family. While she waits for the dinner to cook she can spend time exercising by using what's in the kitchen

Countertop Plies: 30 reps

one hand supported on counter

tall on toes

bend knees to 90 degrees

return to starting position

If you're like David and sit at a desk most of the day, why not get some exercise without leaving your chair.

Hamstring Pull: 2-3 times a day/50-20 reps

sit in desk chair

cross ankle over knee

reaach long with heal

pull to foot

When you're pregnant leg pain can be a problem. Get a partner to help you with this Tip of the Day.

ITB Massage: 3-5 each leg/1 set

lay on side with pillow between knees

using a foam core roll have partner gently roll from the knee up

repeat on other leg

For all you soccer moms, here's a tip for you while standing on the sidelines.

Backpack Squats:

strap on your backpack

squat down until knees are 90 degrees; keep knees behind toes

stand and repeat

Stuck at a desk all day? Take a break with this tip.

Ankle Weight Leg Curls:

attach ankle weights to ankles

face desk and hold desk for balance

Curl leg backwards

While waiting for rice to cook (brown rice, of course), get some exercise with this tip.

Popups:

Face a step

Put one foot on step and lunge while other foot stays off the step

repeat on other leg