30 Days of Workouts
Shocked. COVID-19 could shut down Wisconsin and even the country. Our thoughts jumped from isn’t that a little extreme, to what can we do to help to how will small businesses survive? After a few days, and no shut down, we found some ground to stand on. We realized that our community was strong, supportive and loving. It was our turn to do our part to try and help our community. We had to keep providing workouts. That’s how it happened. Daily 30 minute workout videos. These YouTube workouts became an option.. for clients who didn’t want to come into the gym to train because of COVID-19. for clients who had kids at home and couldn’t come in to workout. to reach and help friends and family across the country. Daily workouts were an option for us to keep a schedule. They have held us accountable and kept us connected with our Pure Fitness family under the Safer At Home order. All of our workouts can be found on our YouTube Channel and can be done at home with or without equipment. Check out this separate post regarding our top home gym equipment to have during this unprecedented time. Our second workout video is below for easy access. Get your workout started now. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay connected and catch the new video each day. Below each video is a detailed description, read it before starting the workouts. And expect to see a new video up every morning between 8 am and 10 am 🙂 We love to hear from you! Comment on the videos, share the...Our Favorite At Home Fitness Gear
We have helped many clients put together home gyms that fit their space and budget. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us to think of what we would recommend to everyone regardless of space and budget. As a result we have put together a list of four of our most functional, cost effective and space saving items for a home gym. (This post contains affiliate links.) Small Circle Resistance Band If you have trained with us you know that we live and die by our Hip Circles. Well not literally, but 90% of the people who walk through our door use this band because they are highly effective. And this particular brand is the highest quality we have experienced. The latex alternatives are so thin they wear out or break easily as clients, but not this one. Keep an eye on our YouTube channel as an entire band workout will be released this week! Don’t miss out – order your band today. Medicine Ball It would be nice if we all had the money laying around and extra space to store a full rack of dumbbells. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many of us. That is why we recommend medicine balls as functional items that save space. You can get away with one medicine ball for 100s of exercises and add in a variety of plyometrics. Just imagine how dangerous throwing or slamming a dumbbell could be. I recommend starting with a weight somewhere between 6 and 10 pounds. Sklz Slidez This piece of equipment is tiny. You could store your Sklz Slidez in your junk drawer...Sand – The Struggle is Real
by: Andy Fish, PGA Professional The summer before my freshman year in high school I was playing golf with a couple buddies. On the third hole, I chunked a chip and smashed my club into the dry July ground. I looked down and saw the head of my sand wedge laying on the ground. I felt sick. A few months before, my family gave me this set of clubs for my birthday. We were living with my grandparents, my mothers parents, since my Mom and Dad split up the previous Fall. Mom was on the couch of our small upstairs apartment. I sat down next to her and told her what happened. She paused for a moment, then told me she thought this was a great lesson in self control. The sand wedge would not be fixed. I tried to explain that the sand wedge was a very important club, specialized to the point of only being less important than the Putter and Driver. I wanted to find a way out of this mess, but my hormonal adolescence was giving way to a sliver of maturity and I accepted that this was my problem. Over the next few weeks I practiced with every club in my bag, trying to cover the gap in my set. I worked on a bump and run with a seven iron which developed into a decent shot around the green. It worked well from the light ruff, fairway and collar. I opened my pitching wedge to hit higher softer shots. I was encouraged with my progress and my guilt was quickly replaced with a...Promoting Health and Wellness in the Workplace
by: Dan Karrels, Personal Trainer & Certified Athletic Trainer Tips for an Improved Diet with a Busy Schedule Today’s society never fails to keep us on the go. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that the majority of people in the US eat out at least 3 to 4 times a week. Aside from the dent that this puts in our wallets, many people fail to recognize the detrimental affects this can have on their nutrition and overall health. Whether it’s eating out too much, or not realizing you haven’t eaten all day, our health takes a major hit when our nutrition consistently stumbles. We all know this, but unfortunately for many people it takes a good wake up call (or three) to really start making the necessary changes. Many companies provide, or have the ability to provide convenient options for meals for their employees. Unfortunately, a good portion of the meals provided are not considered healthy, but it’s convenient and is seen as a “benefit” to employees. Whether it’s the company providing this, or you’re spending your own money on this, it’s time we all make a change. Don’t just say you are going to change or eat healthier; you must have a plan, and this time no excuses. Use some of these pointers to help keep you on a healthier eating schedule during your busy week. Breakfast Forget the daily doughnut party at work, I know, I’m sorry. Skip your morning Starbucks, Kwik Trip, or McDonalds stop. Find healthier options that can be prepared the night before or quickly in the morning. Maybe see if your company can...5 Simple Exercises to do at Work for Posture
Chin Tucks Seated Angels – front view Seated Angles – side view Doorway Pec Stretch – with side view Standing Hamstring Stretch – with optional lean in Doorway Hip Extension by: Dan Karrels, Personal Trainer & Certified Athletic Trainer Chin Tucks Sit up straight with good posture and relax your shoulders. Keeping the shoulders relaxed pull your chin straight back like you are giving yourself a double chin. Your eyes should continue facing straight forwards and should not tilt downwards or upwards. Seated Angels Sit straight up with good posture and bend your elbows at your sides to 90 degrees with your palms facing up in front of you. Maintain good posture and relaxed neck/shoulders while rotating your arms to bring your hands out to your side. Make sure to brace your core so you do not arch your back while doing this. Doorway Pec Stretch In a doorway, place your elbows on the doorframe at shoulder height or slightly lower and rest your hands on the doorframe above your elbows. While keeping your shoulders relaxed and down, slowly step through the doorway until you feel a gently stretch through your chest and front of your shoulders. Make sure you are keeping the shoulders anchored down and you are not over arching your back. Standing Hamstring Stretch Place your foot with the toe up on your chair or desk with your leg locked out straight. The height should allow you to still stand up perfectly straight with the foot you are standing on facing straight at well and not turned out. If you do not feel a stretch at...5 Skills for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety on the Golf Course
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