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Julie's Garage Gym > 2019 > February

Dynamic stretching involves smooth and steady movement with natural range of motion in order to warm muscles and tendons. Active movement also increases body temperature and blood flow.   This video demonstrates two dynamic stretches that warm up the hamstrings, calves, shoulders, back, and lats. The fluid movements of both stretches incorporates core stability, joint […]
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Brrrrrrr!! Winter is in FULL effect. Warm your body from the inside out with Potato Leek Soup. Servings: 6   INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped (about 5 cups) 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into 1/2-inch […]
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If you’re looking to kick up a good sweat with minimal time and equipment, try this High Intensity Cardio Circuit. Using a step, bench or plyo-box this bodyweight workout will surely challenge your cardio respiratory endurance.   Perform each exercise for 45 seconds, with 15 second recoveries in between. Repeat the entire circuit 4 times […]
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The reverse plank is an often-overlooked exercise that is excellent for strengthening the core. It targets the posterior muscles (muscles in the lower back, hamstrings and glutes), but when done properly, it also engages the abdominal muscles. This exercise can also be used for rehab to improve core and spinal stabilization.   Follow along with […]
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Many of you may not know this, but I was an accountant for over 10 years. And although I enjoyed working with numbers and problem-solving, I was miserable sitting behind a computer screen.. in an office.. all alone.. for 40-50 hours a week. In 2013, I’d decided that although the paychecks were nice to have, […]
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It’s Superbowl Sunday! Before we plant ourselves in front of the television for hours, show your body some love. Flow along with me through this Sun Salutation.   The Sun Salutation, or Surya Namaskara (SOOR-yuh nah-muh-SKAR-uh), is a series of poses performed in a sequence to create a flow of movement. Sun Salutations build heat […]
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