I really love this tank. Like the leggings, the tank is also made made with C-dri moisture management fabric. I like that it’s a cute fitted top without being hot. I really love the contouring lines that emphasize body lines and the straps are super cute and provide some support and full range of motion. It has a built-in bra with removable cups. And ya know when those pads get all messed up… well these are really easy to straighten up. Remember our discussion earlier about “support”? Well this provides enough for a Pilates workout, but I’ll have to add a layer of love when I teach my Tye4® Fusion Class. It’s important to me to have a top that’s long enough and won’t ride up. I’m happy to say this one fits the bill. This Charcoal/Black is my favorite, but it also comes in Pink Raspberry, LT Chambray and White/Citrine which are all very cute. I absolutely recommend it!
Category Archives: Fitness
CUSTOMIZED TYE4® WORKOUT
- If you will be at home most of the day, pick 2 sticks every hour between 7 am and 7 pm and spend 5 minutes performing the exercise… or
- On a busy work day, pick 5 sticks in the morning and 5 in the evening… or
Chair Squat – front or side Tye4 triangle
… add bicep curl and tricep press pack at top of move
Plie’ Squat – side triangle
… hold squat and add heal raises
Reverse lunge – side triangle
… add leg kick
Tye4® Legs – demo video here
Bridge – lay on back holding leg bungee
… add leg lifts
… add hip lift
Tricep press – standing, arm bungee back cross
Tricep dips – arms inside leg bungees ~ demo video here
Arm circles – standard
Push-ups – leg bungees crossed, arm bungees front cross
Plank – arm bungees front cross
Gluteus & Hams – hands & knees, leg bungee triangles under hand ~ demo video here
Side series – use bungees for either assistance or resistance
Side crunch ~ demo video here
Pilates roll up – use either leg bungee cross, front or side triangle ~ demo video here
Diagonal roll down – standard, loop 2
Leg circles
Tye4 Pilates Series ~ demo video here
Tye4 Mat Series
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HEALTHY PEOPLE & PLACES AROUND NASHVILLE
REVIEW: H3O AQUATICS
–Health, Healing, Hope, Outreach Aquatics.
They are a medical rehabilitation facility that provides physical therapy, personal training and small group exercise classes in their indoor heated pools. Read more here. Take a look at all those toys to help get you moving and strong. I like the parallel bars under the water.
They even have treadmills… in the water!!! Yup these are motorized underwater treadmills. Super cool. Run or walk forwards or backwards… or work lateral movements. There is so much fun to be had right there.
Well until then I’m happy to use this one 🙂
TIPS & TOOLS: OUTDOOR FITNESS
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY SARA UPTON
Sara is a recent college grad making her way into the online journalism scene primarily through articles on her biggest passion: fitness and tech.
The cold winter weather has kept a lot of us stuck inside on treadmills the last few months, when we would rather be pounding the pavement in the sunshine. Thankfully, the last of the late season snow is melting, and the spring and summer weather is finally on its way in. When it starts to warm up, moving your fitness plan outdoors is a great way to shake up an otherwise monotonous routine, but there are a few things you should consider first. Whether you’ve been working out for years, or you’re more a novice, it’s important to remember to take a few basic safety precautions before changing up any workout plan.
Even though running around the park or biking your neighborhood greenway might not make you feel like you’re out battling the elements, you shouldn’t underestimate the effect of being without the comforts that come from working out at home or a gym. For example, you won’t constantly have access to water. Staying hydrated is critical anytime you’re exerting yourself, especially when the temperature heats up. If you’re someone that pauses several times throughout your routine to take a sip, consider investing in a runner’s belt with a bottle holder. You can also opt for an inexpensive hydration pack such as High Sierra’s Wave 70 that you can wear on your back, or FitSip’s pack that you can strap to your wrist. You might not feel you need it now, during the more mild weather, but when the temperature starts to climb, you’ll be happy you have it.
When exercising outdoors, you’ll also have to do without the convenience of grabbing your treadmill, stationary bike, or elliptical’s handles, and getting a accurate heart rate report. Monitoring and staying within your target heart rate zone helps you burn the maximum amount of calories and keeps your workouts safe. Samsung highlighted the importance of tracking your heart rate on the go with their new Galaxy S5 design. Verizon Wireless stated that in staying consistent with their dedication to a healthy lifestyle, the S5 will include the first ever built-in heart rate monitor, allowing users to check their heart rate with just the touch of a finger. Samsung is hopeful that the accessibility of the feature will encourage more people to keep track of their heart rate when working out. Pacing yourself within the correct range will allow you a longer, more effective workout in the long run.
You might also be surprised at the impact that different terrains can have your workout. Unless you’re employing specific programs when using a cardio machine, you probably aren’t used to the constant change in incline and the uneven surfaces that come with exercising outdoors. There are several different apps you can use to plan a route suited for your fitness level and goals. AllTrails provides hikers and bikers with detailed maps of nearby trails. Users can check descriptions and reviews of over 50,000 trails in order to determine their trails length, difficulty level, and even exciting stops to make along the way.
It can also be easy to lose track of how far you’ve traveled before you realize you’re tired. However, the added challenge of exercising outdoors is that you have to be able to make your way back, no matter how exhausted you are. MapMyHike GPS is a great app to use as a pedometer, and the voice prompts will alert you over your music when you have reached distance markers you can set yourself. The GPS feature will help you log which directions you take, and save the route you took for future use.
Try not to push yourself too hard when mixing up your routine for the first time, and don’t underestimate the basics. Even seemingly obvious things such as checking the weather for the temperature and humidity can help make or break your workout. When you’re comfortable in the new environment, feel free to kick up the intensity a little and challenging yourself.
Stay smart and grab some fresh air—the pavement is calling your name!
REVIEW: CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING – ARE YOU PREPARED?
I don’t know if I’m the only one like this, but I often play out the scenario of being the first responder on the scene of an accident. What would I do? Would I freak out? How fast and efficient would I respond? Working in fitness centers has absolutely conditioned me to pay attention to people and their safety and being a mom has made me be on the verge of paranoid in making sure my kids are safe. I’m thankful for accessible and quality First Aid/CPR training as a pedestrian, as a fitness instructor/personal trainer and as a parent.
- Visit CodeOneCPR.com
- Courses are in compliance with the AHA (American Heart Association) guidelines
- On-site training
- Online CPR and First Aid
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (both initial and renewal)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers online & skills check package
- Pediatric First Aid and CPR
- BloodBorne Pathogens (online course here)
- Child and Babysitting Safety
- Basic First Aid
- CPR and AED
- CPR, AED and First Aid
- Acute Stroke (online course here)
- Stroke PreHospital Care (online course here)
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*UPDATE: The Child & Babysitting Safety class was great! Read about the experience here.
I encourage you to get trained and be prepared!
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