Posted on Monday, August 7, 2017

RECOVER YOUR FEET

Exercises to warm-up and recover

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Check out this new video in my warm-up/ recovery series. This one is for FEET… a highly neglected, yet extremely important area of the body. You can repair and avoid common feet and ankle problems with a pair of MINIS™ and these simple exercises.

I did a product review last fall and have NOT STOPPED using them!!, PLUS my clients testimonies after prepping the feet before workout/ running or after long days on their feet are insane! I’ll share the testimonies soon, but for now you can trust me and get your hands on a set of MINIS™ $24

→ ORDER HERE ←

…don’t forget to use promo code ‘ASHLEY’ at checkout for a discount!

Check out the trailer below and then find the full video on my VHX channel!

LOVE YOUR FEET!!

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Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2017

DIY FOR BUG BITES & BEE STINGS

Plantain Tincture

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HAPPY SPRING!!!

It’s that time of year when I make the PLANTAIN TINCTURE. This will be my 6th year making it and I promise I wouldn’t keep doing this if it didn’t work. Plus, it’s seriously the easiest thing ever. This single batch lasts all year and I even have extra to share with friends. We use it for all the bug bites… spider, bee, mosquito, wasps (those evil little monsters) and also snake bites (not that I’ve ever been bit, but if I do…). This can also be used for splinters. The plantain has a pulling agent and it heals the wounded area really good! I had a small allergic reaction rash on my arm to some grass or something last week. I sprayed my potion on it and BAM!!!… the itching and bumps disappeared in a few minutes. Watch the video and make some this season. Parents, this stuff stinks and can sting a little, but send it to camp this year with your kids. My kids friends now ask what that weird stuff is I make because they want some hehehe. Check it out and watch the video ↓↓↓

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Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2017

HOMEMADE DOG SOAP

Dog Shampoo for Sensitive Skin

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Every year, as Winter comes to a close, my precious pup Apple (the dog) emerges from the comfort and safety of her house cave to enjoy the new life and adventure that arrives in Spring.

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Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2017

NEW WORKOUT RELEASE

TYE4 DVD & DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

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MY NEW TYE4 WORKOUTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! WOOOWHOOOO

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Posted on Friday, January 27, 2017

HOMEMADE KOMBUCHA

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For this post, I’m sharing one of the weird things I do. I make Kombucha. Some people love it, some people hate it. I’m one who hates it, but it’s worth the effort. I may have to hold my nose and gag a little when I drink it, but I do it because I believe it’s doing really good stuff for my body. It’s referred to as ‘functional food’ with tremendous health benefits. read more…

Are you ready for this?…

Kombucha is fermented by bacteria and yeast commonly known as a “SCOBY” (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast)

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Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2017

PILATES QUOTES

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PILATES PRODUCES RESULTS

“I wish I could zap you with how good I feel after I go to Pilates! You would understand why I love it and encourage you to go!” Jean Hill

Pilates

“Finally a workout I can look forward to. But is it really a workout?! I don’t even break a sweat! I had noticeable results in flexibility and posture after only a few classes.” Collette Ashley

Nashville Fitness

“Pilates is a workout but it’s not exhausting. I usually feel relaxed and less stressed after class. It involves stretching, balancing and I have noticed my posture has been better, others have notice too. My shoulders aren’t scrunched up underneath my ears either, they’re more relaxed. Ashley is an awesome instructor that loves what she does & helping people. Each person in the class is different not only in age, shape and size but also in levels of flexibility and fitness. Exercises are well explained & shown. She can modify the exercise for everyone’s need, as a beginner or to make it more difficult, your choice. It’s for anyone.” Jennifer Fopiano

We love using the TYE4 apparatus to provide assistance to overstressed areas like neck and hip flexors. We also use it to add resistance through full range of motion to add intensity.

Check it out! PhysicalMindInstitute.com

Purchase TYE4 here

Tye4 PhysicalMind Institute

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Posted on Thursday, December 8, 2016

EGG NOG RECIPE

homemade holiday

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IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME!

Photo: Kari Shea

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Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2016

in LOVE with FALL

breaking up with inflammation

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Hoodies YES

Bonfires YES

Cuddling YES

… throw my snuggly UGG boots in the mix and we’ve got us a perfect situation.

BUT OH THE ALLERGIES… aka INFLAMMATION

3/4 of the people who live in under my roof suffer from seasonal allergies→ asthma. It’s really only a problem during spring and fall. We will experience inflammation in our lungs which make it hard to breathe – NOT COOL. But what IS COOL … we can keep the inflammation under control through our nutrition.

SORRY ALLERGIES… WE’RE BREAKING UP

PositiveHealthandWellness.com published a great article called THE BEST FOODS FOR ANTI-INFLAMMITORY DIET and I used this as my refresher/ brush-up on FALL food/ shopping list as I change things up a bit for my family. Here are the foods listed to help combat inflammation.

Omega-3 – I don’t eat fish so I get mine through Omega-3 supplements.
Avocado – I eat 1/2 every morning with my eggs… avocado toast is trending these days and I know why… BECAUSE IT’S GOOD! Try it.
Dark green, leafy vegetables – I eat a simple spinach salad almost every day, and when I can’t/don’t want to eat my veggies, I drink them. Check out this post for different green smoothie recipes. If I’m being lazy or don’t have fresh greens at the house, my favorite local solution is the Juice Bar! Check out iLOVEJuiceBar.com for locations.
Walnuts/Olive oil
Onions
Watermelon and Berries
Ginger, turmeric, oregano … I make ginger tea … simple just blend up ginger and fresh squeezed lemon, pour in ice cube tray, freeze and then add a ginger cube to hot water.
Whole grain foods – gluten seems to really irritate our inflammation so we cut way back in our house during high allergy seasons, but to get our grains we choose sprouted grain options (once sprouted, the gluten is released).

Head over to PositiveHealthandWellness.com for more details on these foods. Also read up on

Why inflammation occurs
Problems inflammation can lead to
How insulin is involved
How to combat inflammation
What you should avoid

Thanks for reading and I hope you have the HEALTHIEST HAPPIEST FALL ever!

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Posted on Monday, October 3, 2016

Computer Back Hack

3 Simple Exercises for your Back

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Save your sanity by doing these 3 simple exercises when working at the computer. Use a TYE4® system to open up the joints, stretch deeper into the muscles and support the body.

Computer Posture: Head forward. Shoulders rounded. Chest muscles shortened and tight. Back muscles overstretched and weak. Shortened abs.

TYE4 Posture Correction: Head on top of body. Shoulders back. Chest open. Back muscles strong and engaged. Long abs.

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Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

RUTHERFORD HEART WALK

American Heart Association

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It was such an honor to participate in the Rutherford Heart Walk and represent St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital Wellness Center this year! I led the warm-up for the group and they were all so awesome, energetic and so happy to be there!!! We had beautiful weather and it was just a great day to be active for a great cause.

The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke. Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, the Heart Walk creates an environment that’s fun and rewarding for the entire family. ♥ heartwalk.org

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Ashley Benson Fitness

Health, Life, Fitness, Family

RECOVER YOUR FEET

Exercises to warm-up and recover

DIY FOR BUG BITES & BEE STINGS

Plantain Tincture

HOMEMADE DOG SOAP

Dog Shampoo for Sensitive Skin

NEW WORKOUT RELEASE

TYE4 DVD & DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

HOMEMADE KOMBUCHA

PILATES QUOTES

EGG NOG RECIPE

homemade holiday

in LOVE with FALL

breaking up with inflammation

Computer Back Hack

3 Simple Exercises for your Back

RUTHERFORD HEART WALK

American Heart Association