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As a mother, I delight in my children. But being perpetually at their beckoned call is a lot for anyone. It’s not unreasonable to need some time off. As a fitness professional, I preach that you cannot live in fight-or-flight at all times; the sympathetic nervous system needs to turn off and the parasympathetic nervous …

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A mini band can pack a mighty punch to the booty. Enjoy this 6 move Mini Band circuit. Spend 0:40 on each exercise. One circuit through will get you through 4-minutes. Take a quick swig of water and repeat for a second set. You’ll benefit from the muscular and cardiovascular endurance in this brief workout. …

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Jacqueline Riley was on the ministry pathway. But began to understand God differently. Now, more than wresting with literal Bible, heaven or hell, wrath and judgment, Jacqueline preaches the love of God. As her personal trainer, I’ve taught Jacqueline a thing or two about fitness. But she’s taught me about divinity. I have wrestled with …

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With three “chunks” of movement patterns, based around (1) wood chops, (2) lunges, and (3) side planks and squats, you’ll have a total body burn in only 8-minutes time. The single piece of equipment required is one medium-heavy dumbbell. It’s hard to believe it all comes down to this. Over the past month, we have …

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Every T/Th in January, I’m releasing a new workout video, as part of the BB Well Challenge. Here’s today’s: 8-Min Core & Push-Ups. It’s a little bit double-stated, because push-ups are core. But they’re also chest, shoulders, triceps wonderfulness! If I had to pick only one exercise you do the rest of my life, it …

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From domestic abuse survivor to thriving business woman, Emily Ruyle’s backstory is what makes her highlight reel shine. And not just the superficial shine of a well-curated social media page. Emily has known darkness. Watch one of her daily unscripted WODBottom Instagram stories, and you’ll get a suntan from her glowing light. In the interview …

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