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It Started with a Treadmill Desk

October 6, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Motivation

Last Saturday Jill and I ran just over 13 miles to complete the Akron half marathon. On Tuesday our podcast will reveal how we did it (before, during and after!) This past week different people have made comments to me like "Wow, I can't even run a mile." or "I can't imagine doing something like that." It really got me thinking about how I used to be one of "those" people. My BMI number was well over 30 and I couldn't even walk without a lot of pain. I never would have imagined running at all, let alone a half marathon. The experts say that it takes 4 to 6 months to prepare to run a half marathon. It took me a lot longer. In a few days, our Becoming...

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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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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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How to Incorporate Fitness into Your Everyday Life

August 16, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness

Let’s discuss how to incorporate fitness into your everyday life. We all know about those official moments of exercise: we go to the gym, we take a yoga class, we follow along on a Youtube exercise video, and we go running for our scheduled number of miles or minutes. Sometimes that isn’t enough. For me, I have days where I get busy with work related activities, or family activities, or some other distracting thing.  So there are things we can all do that help us get a bit stronger and sure can’t hurt. I think we all know by now that we’re supposed to park far away from the door of the store. It’s good to get those extra steps. But you can also try using a...

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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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Gardening is much easier physically for me now that I am fit

Gardening is Much Easier Physically For Me Now that I am Fit

July 21, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Motivation

People who have known me for a long time, know that I love gardening. Since I lost the weight and started exercising regularly, my gardening time is part of my "free time" that has been traded for exercise classes and bike rides. It is physically easier than it was 10 or 15 years ago. Gardening used to be my main form of exercise then and I would spend hours with my plants. [caption id="attachment_1654" align="aligncenter" width="688"] Hollyhock, Japanese Iris and Rhododendron[/caption] Perennials vs Annuals Luckily, I planted perennials, which mean they come up year after year. They have beautiful flowers that bloom for just a week or two. The downside of perennials is that the beds need to be weeded. I prefer perennials over annuals. Annuals give color all...

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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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