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Three Full Body Sandbell Workouts

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I use Sandbells frequently for total body conditioning and specific strength improvements, like grip. They seem to be the weight of choice at many boot camps and fitness competitions I’ve participated in (like CG Games) and also provide a great workout for my Spartan training. Sandbell Burden Run jennifer fisher

 

Commonly seen in a variety of weight increments, from 2 pounds to 50 pounds, this functional fitness equipment can be used in many ways similar to a medicine ball – and beyond. I heard someone once refer to a Sandbell workout as “a million tiny grains of sand working in unison to kick your butt.” So true! Read on to learn more about Sandbell benefits and try my one or all of my three total body workouts: Continue reading →

Hold & Hustle Body Weight Workout

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The weather is warming (finally), I know those of you that had extra winter this spring are really ready to head outdoors. Just feeling that sunshine on my shoulders wants to make me move and groove, so I’m sharing this  Hold & Hustle Workout I created for Skirts Sports. Hustle and Hold Workout thefitfork

The only special equipment needed for this body weight workout is your body!  So, BRING IT! Read on to get all the details and my oh-so instructional video (bwahahah): Continue reading →

Partner POW Workout for OCR Training & Functional Fitness

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Grab your beast bestie and put some extra POW into y’alls next workout. A sure-fire way to kick up heart rate and up the onus on already challenging exercises – at least the suffering in this full-body Partner POW Workout is more fun with a friend! It’s ideal for Spartan training, as a alternative to lifting traditional weights, or just to up your overall functional fitness. 

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16-Minute Mix ‘n Match Body Weight Workout

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I’m all about MOVING my body 365 days a year at varying levels of intensity. However, squeezing a daily trip to the gym is virtually impossible considering all types of work, volunteer and training obligations on my calendar (and I’m sure yours, too)!

Mix and Match Home Body Weight Workout

My Mix-n-Match Home Workout is a no-brainer, no-stress way to fit more fitness into your day – knock it out when you wake up, during your lunch hour, after work or any time you have 16 minutes to spare. This “No Gym” workout requires on a single piece of exercise equipment, the most important, most valuable piece of exercise equipment – your body! Read on to get more details: Continue reading →

Procrastinator’s Guide to OCR & Spartan Training

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Soooo, you signed up for a Spartan race — or other obstacle event like Warrior Dash or Tough Mudder — and now race day is looming near. Your date with destiny is coming up as quick as those breakfast tacos scarfed down before running to the gym in a last-minute panic.  Whether you’ve put off training as a passive-aggressive act, life just got in the way, or you’re a newbie who’s now just been “filled in” by so-called friends, the down and dirty news about your procrastination isn’t so discouraging. While you might not win the race, there is still time to lock in some mental and physical training that will get you to the finish strong and having fun! The Procrastinator's Guide to Spartan Training

Check out The Procrastinator’s Guide to OCR & Spartan Training, for all my 11th hour advice and also use my Spartan coupon code FFRAN to save 10% on any race.

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