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International Women’s Day Calls for Deadlifts

March 14, 2018
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Building Muscle, Fit and Strong

March 8 is International Women’s Day. This year I happened to be at the gym working out with Maria Stadelman and I was doing deadlifts.  Somehow we got the idea that since it was International Women's Day, we were celebrating by seeing how heavy I could lift. Hey, you know things can get a little goofy in the gym. Deadlifts are a strength-building lift that involves lifting a weighted bar from the floor to your hips. Deadlifts provide a full-body workout and are great for building strength. There's lots of information online about deadlifts and you can see a variety of videos on Youtube, of course. According to Nerd Fitness, "when you deadlift, you use every single muscle in your body." Deadlifts differ from squats because...

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Interview with Brian Kennell – Healthy, Fit and Active – Episode #5 of Becoming Elli Podcast

March 13, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | Direct Download Subscribe: Apple (iTunes) Podcasts |  Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode #5 of the Becoming Elli Podcast, Jill and Chris talked with Brian Kennell, personal trainer & business owner, about: Muscle Mass Interval Training Strength Building Cardio Training He said that he used to get questions from his clients about how to lose weight, but in recent years the questions have changed. "Instead of focusing on losing weight to be healthier -- yes, that is part of it, but there is more to it than that...

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Keeping Momentum During Difficult Times

Keeping Momentum During Difficult Times

March 10, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Motivation

I don't know about you, but I find it hard to maintain motivation, especially keeping momentum during difficult times. Maybe it's dealing with an immediate situation when a family member needs help. Or when a car decides to act up. Maybe it's a work-related "crisis" of one kind or another. Or it could be an internal problem - the flu, a cold, a sore muscle or a sleepless night. It doesn't really matter the cause. There are roadblocks to keeping momentum of healthy eating, working out regularly and making consistently good choices, right? In my heart, I know keeping momentum is the key to me being strong and fit. Here are six ways of keeping the momentum during difficult times: Gratitude List - What am I grateful for?...

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2018 Running Playlist

March 7, 2018
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The past couple of years I’ve tried different ways to put together a running playlist and have had varying degrees of success. The fact that songs on my Amazon account often don’t transfer to other music players and that I was getting music from a variety of sources meant I often had problems. This year I’m trying Spotify. My son gave me access to a Spotify account where I can create a playlist and then download it to my phone. Downloading is important for those outside runs because I don’t have a cellphone plan with unlimited streaming so a long run with streaming costs money eventually. So, this gives me the chance to start over with my running list. Last year’s running playlist turned into a bit...

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Inside Out Egg Rolls – Healthy and Delicious

March 3, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Recipes

I'm always on the look out for delicious recipes that are healthy and easy to make. Inside Out Egg Rolls certainly fill the bill. Finding something that adds important vegetables into my diet while satisfying the "yummy meter" is a win-win. One of my friends from the gym - Angie - posted a recipe that was similar to this. It inspired my version of the Inside Out Egg Rolls and I've made it for the past three weeks in a row. It has become a staple in my household. Each time I've made it a little differently. You can certainly modify this to make it your own! The way I classify this as an Inside Out Egg Roll recipe is the consistency of the finished veggies. While...

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Personal Trainer and Gym Owner – Brenda O’Hara – Becoming Elli Podcast #4

February 27, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Podcast

Podcast: Play in new window | Direct Download Subscribe: Apple (iTunes) Podcasts |  Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify | RSS Brenda started gymnastics when she was five years old and competed at a high level for 15 years. She decided to go into exercise as a profession when she was a junior in High School. With a major in exercise science, Brenda earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Kent State University. Brenda holds the following certifications: NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist She owns and operates Iron-Oak Fitness in Solon Ohio. Iron-Oak Fitness is a gym with daily challenging workouts. In this podcast, Brenda explains the following to us: 1) Olympic LIfts (one rep max of a thruster, dead lift,...

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Training with Your Smart Phone– Fitness Apps

February 21, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Work Outs

Today I'm thinking about fitness apps. In one of our recent podcasts, I made the comment that I like to be told what to do for my workouts. Sometimes I use a personal trainer to keep me on track. That’s not always an option and not everyone has the resources for hiring a trainer or doesn’t have a trainer close by. Of course, you can figure out something to do on your own but if you’re like me, and want that little bit of extra guidance, what do you do? I realized this weekend that I have several apps on my phone that I use for workout routines so I thought I’d share some of them with you. Presumably, most of us have found different apps...

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Less than 100 Days to Go – Weekly Wrap Up

February 19, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Work Outs

This week I got more serious about my training program for preparing to run the Cleveland half marathon on May 20th. Something about seeing less than 100 days on the count down clock makes me realize I better get on the bus, my rear in gear and work the plan! My week, of course, did not exactly follow the plan, but I managed to get in some strength, conditioning, stretching and running in this week. - Monday - got a good hour of spinning for cross training. Great music and heavy hills (resistance on the knob.) - Tuesday - too much desk time. This resulted in a very satisfying yoga workout (via youtube videos) as well as important balance work. I specifically work on my ankles and calves...

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Reducing Painful Achilles Tendonitis Episodes

February 17, 2018
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Building Muscle, Fit and Strong, Fitness, Work Outs

I have to be careful about Achilles Tendonitis. Some people call it Achilles Heel. In 2006 I walked around the local Girl Scout camp all weekend in mud boots. Without a support lining! High arches and too much weight turned a bonding experience with my daughter and her troop into a long painful education about a tendon called Achilles. What is Achilles Tendonitis? If you've never heard of it, you probably haven't had a problem with it. The Achilles Tendon connects the calf muscles to the bone on the heel. The "itis" part means chronically inflamed. It can be painful, at least that has been my experience. During that year, it got pretty bad, to the point I didn't want to stand up and walk across the...

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Becoming Elli is for women over the age of 50 who are focused on healthy living and getting fit. We discuss fitness, nutrition, and ways to age gracefully. Our mission is the same as our podcast: to become (and stay) Fit Strong Women Over 50.

Chris Brown & Jill McCauslin

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Northeast Ohio

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