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Author: Chris Brown

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Transitions between Seasons

September 15, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness

The weather is going through a transition this week. From super hot to rainy and recently muggy. I've also noticed the leaves are falling. Here in Ohio, it's nothing like what folks are dealing with in the Carolinas. We may get some rain in a few days, but it may just feel like the season changing as well. The forecast has it going back into the 80's again later in the week. Exercise Transitions Transitions of the seasons call for a transition from biking to hip strengthening to running for me as well. It seems weird to me to think that I haven't ridden my bike for an entire week. Bike riding has been such a big part of my summer. Last weekend I was a course marshal...

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Pros and Cons of the Elliptical

September 10, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Podcast, Product Review

Podcast Episode 17 - Pros and Cons of the Elliptical Podcast: Download | Play in New Window Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS Controversy surrounding the Elliptical was started inadvertently in Episode #5 when Brian Kennel mentioned his thoughts on the Elliptical.  In Episode #17 of the Becoming Elli Podcast, Chris and Jill look for answers when they interview a series of experts on their opinions about the use of the elliptical for women over 50. In this episode you will hear: The pros and cons of the Elliptical Machine What to use instead of the elliptical Mistakes people sometimes make How to get a great workout on the elliptical Why some people do not recommend the elliptical for women over 50 Experts interviewed include: Sara Renard has her Group Fitness Instructor Certification...

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Ride Review: Trying out the Cyclebar Cycling Studio

September 8, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Work Outs

This past week, the nearby Cyclebar cycling studio had a coupon for a free week of cycling so I tried out a class on Labor Day Monday. For the free trial, you log into their website, reserve a seat ahead of time and they assign you a bike location. When I walked into the reception area, the first thing I noticed was how new and shiny everything looked. The young woman at the front desk directed me to the row of little iPads so I could check in, get my seat assignment, and borrow shoes, if needed. I had brought my own clip-in shoes, but they had lots of new-looking bike shoes to use if you didn't own your own bike shoes. My first impression of Cyclebar: ...

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What I’ve Learned During Six Years of Yoga Practice

September 1, 2018
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Fit and Strong

The thought of a "Yoga Practice" used to intimidate the heck out of me. I had a lot of preconceived notions about yoga. For most of my life, I thought that yoga was made up of lot of impossible poses that looked very possibly painful. I pictured a session filled with an instructor calling out unusual animal names for poses and routines like dolphin, cow, alligator and up dog/downward dog...

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A Workout Wrap up from Last Week’s Fitness

August 27, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Work Outs

Most weeks I have a plan for working out but sometimes my week just rolls along. That's how I felt about last week's workouts. Monday - rest day - restorative yoga After lots of driving for sister weekend, Monday's workout consisted of a restful day. I find that weekends are usually a busy time for me, so having a Monday yoga class at my gym fits well into the schedule. Restorative yoga is a workout for the brain where you help your body learn to relax. I am learning how to let go, focus on breathing and getting my body to relax. Tuesday - slow jog [caption id="attachment_1890" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The goldenrod are just starting to open up in this field near my run/jog/walk.[/caption] The weather wasn't cooperating very much...

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Rejuvenate with a Hike along the GAP

August 25, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Hiking

If you're like me and your legs get stiff from driving too long, you might enjoy taking some time and rejuvenate with a hike. This little waterfall treasure is an oasis located in Rockwood, Pennsylvania, which is about 10 miles south of the Somerset exit #110 on the PA turnpike. Why was I in the middle of Western PA taking a photo of this little waterfall? It was part of an annual tradition of Sisters Weekend. You see, I grew up with three sisters. We are close in age - my parents had four daughters within five years - and even now, we are still close to each other, although the miles separate us. The four of us try to meet up once a year to reconnect. Usually...

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What I Have Learned in 7 Years of Training for my Annual 150 Mile Bike Ride

August 4, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Motivation

I'm doing the MS150 bike ride this weekend! Before I got fit, if you had told me that I'd be comfortable riding 150 miles on a bicycle, I would have thought you were crazy. The first ride I took with the team I eventually joined, I remember really wanting to turn around before we had even ridden 4 miles. I was riding a hybrid-style bike with big heavy tires and a wide puffy seat. I thought it would be comfortable, but I now know that a street bike with skinny tires and a tiny seat, that fits my sit bones, is way more comfortable and easier to ride. It all started in winter of 2011 when I tried spinning at my gym. I signed up to do...

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Salad Recipe with Cucumber, Feta, Tomato, Chick Peas

July 28, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Recipes

Last weekend I enjoyed a Mama Mia movie party with several friends. We had a delicious spread of various Mediterranean salads and chicken on the grill. I decided to recreate the cucumber feta tomato chick pea salad for a birthday party! Light, delicious, and easy to make - this is a guilt-free enjoyable salad that is stays fresh in the summer humidity. I find that I really enjoy salads that are based on more than just lettuce. - Chris Ingredients: cucumbers chick peas grape tomatoes onions feta cheese Directions: Wash outside of cucumber. Slice cucumber down the length into dill pickle sized spears. Cut into bit size pieces. Open and drain chick peas (also known as garbanzo beans.) Pat dry before combining with other ingredients. Slice grape tomatoes into quarters. Dice...

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