Couch to Active

Here's another exercise you can do sitting without anyone knowing what's up. https://www.couchtoactive.com   Mentioned in this episode. Sneaky Shoulder Squeeze Shoulder squeeze YouTube example of the shoulder squeeze. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN1oZVMMRjE

Use this quick tip to keep your active lifestyle rolling. https://www.couchtoactive.com    

I'm taking a break from my usual rah-rah to check in with my loyal listeners and see how you are doing. In all sincerity, I would like to know how you are holding up and how I can help serve you on this podcast. Times have been heavy for all and I care. www.couchtoactive.com   email me at: beawesome@couchtoactive.com  

If you don't see yourself as a hiker, this episode is for you. I get it, the thought of getting lost while enduring the misery of hiking straight up hill in the scorching heat doesn't appeal to you. I'm with ya!  But, hiking can be for everyone who is able to put one foot in front of the other. Even if you're struggling to walk to the mailbox, this mini-episode will get you started. Mentioned in t...

What the heck does the word "should" have to do with exercise? Everything. Should is a word of frustration and staying stuck in should sabotages our efforts. Learn how to break out of your habit of saying should. It's time to quit shoulding all over yourself. www.couchtoactive.com   Mentioned in this episode The phrase: I should exercise more. How the world should causes frustration How saying the...

You don't have to get out of bed to help your back feel better. www.couchtoactive.com Mentioned in this episode. Lower back exercise Upper back exercise Full back exercise Gentle exercises for your back Exercises you can do from bed

What is Crossfit? Is it right for beginners? What happened in the news last week? www.couchtoactive.com   Mentioned in this episode. Crossfit Crossfit for beginners Will I get injured doing Crossfit. What happened to Crossfit in the news? Who is Greg Glassman?

Barre and Bar are unfortunately two very different things. This Barre works your core and glutes big time. www.couctoactive.com     Mentioned in this episode Barre fitness Ballet bars How to spell Barre DOMS, Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness

Benjamin Hardy debunks the myth that personality is innate and unchangeable, and gives you science-backed strategies for becoming the person you want to be. And yes, I have Ben translate this to exercise for us! www.couchtoactive.com  

Are you holding yourself back because you are afraid of looking stupid? Let's take a closer look at this. www.couchtoactive.com   Mentioned in this Episode. Afraid of looking stupid Thoughts on the use of the word stupid Benjamin Hardy Willpower Doesn't Work Benjamin Hardy Personality Isn't Permanent  

How does your personality impact exercise? www.couchtoactive.com  

I'd like you to meet Lea Genders. Her story will sound so familiar to so many of us. www.couchtoactive.com  Mentioned in this episode Lea Genders Fitness Lea Genders Blog

I'd like you to meet Stephanie Lueras. She has accomplished an amazing health and wellness journey! www.couchtoactive.com  

Let's think about your unique situation and how it impacts your ability to exercise consistently. www.couchtoactive.com  

Here's a way even the most reluctant couch potato can start adding in a bit of exercise. www.couchtoactive.com Mentioned in this episode Deck of cards Life Hacker workout with deck of cards Mini-exercise solutions

You'll never forget the name of this little exercise! Here's an easy way to exercise your glutes anytime, anywhere. www.couchtoactive.com     Mentioned in this episode Glute exercises Exercises you can do anywhere Free exercises  

Check out this great resource for visually impaired. I tried it! www.couchtoactive.com     Mentioned in this episode Blind alive - www.blindalive.com   Visually Impaired Legally blind Completely blind Exercise options ADA exercise options 

Here's another fun way to add in a little more movement! www.couchtoactive.com

Taken straight from the book. When it comes to exercise, your opinions matter much more than you realize. www.couchtoactive.com  

Each month I help you plan your exercise for the following month. www.couchtoactive.com Mentioned in this episode June 1, 2020 Black Lives Matter Exercise Plans Father's Day Having Fun

We review the top exercise motivation tips from our May 2020 episodes. www.couchtoactive.com   Mentioned in this episode. Sink Squats - a safe way to do squats at home. Abs anywhere - how to work your abs anytime. A martini. Shaken, not stirred - a fun trick to add in more tricep and bicep work. Starting over - getting ahead of your new normal and avoiding the marketing brainwashing on it's way. G...

Lyn Lindbergh

This quick tip will not only help strengthen your calves, it will also give you inspiration to try adding more weight bearing exercise into your life. www.couchtoactive.com   Mentioned in this episode Heel raises. Calf raises. DOMS - Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness. Inspiration to do more weight bearing exercises.

I knew Heather for more than a year before I learned her backstory, and wow my assumptions were wrong. In this episode we get to meet the human side of Heather. www.couchtive.com Heather Denniston:  @wellfitandfed. www.wellfitandfed.com Contact on Instagram messenger. Mentioned in this episode. Mastiff puppy Olympic caliber binge eating Closet eating Thyroid, Raynauds syndrome Energy leakage liabi...

Heather started a jump rope group for women like us and it's on fire! www.couchtoactive.com     Mentioned in this Episode Heather Denniston Social Media: Well Fit and Fed Jump Rope for Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/jumpropeforwomen 10-Day Jumprope Clinic https://www.wellfitandfed.com/product/online-jump-rope-clinic-for-women/ Heather's Home Page https://www.wellfitandfed.com/