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Diapers-n-Heels has teamed up with Teresa from Eat, Drink and Be Skinny to bring you the...
Heart Healthy Challenge
There are four ways to make a Healthy Heart.
- A Strong Heart is a Healthy Heart
- A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart
- A Nourished Heart is a Healthy Heart
- A Calm Heart is a Healthy Heart
The Heart Healthy Challenge is 4 - 7 Day Challenges each supporting a Healthy Heart. We are all very busy, but know that we can do anything for 7 days! Especially the list below because none of them require an extra equipment. Just your body.
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Monday - 100 Crunches
- 20 Ab Crunches
- 20 Bicycle Crunches
- 20 Scissor Kicks
- 20 Leg Raise (drops)
- 20 Hip Extensions (lifts)
This challenge is about pushing yourself. If you're able to wake up and bust out 100 crunches, go for it!!! If this is a little bigger of a challenge, then break it up throughout the day.
Tuesday - 100 Push-ups
Whether you're a beginner and start on your knees or are more advanced in a full body straight position, its about getting the 100 push-ups in. Remember to avoid injury is to use proper form.
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Key is to keep your body straight.
Wednesday - Move a Mile
Get out and move. Walk the dog, pushing the baby to the park, or running along your favorite trail. However you choose to do it, just get those legs moving!
Thursday - 100 Tricep Pushups/Dips
Its time to get rid of those gigglers (bat wings)!!! These are as simple as leveraging a chair, short table, or even a bench in the park.
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Keep your abs tight and work your core!
Friday - 100 Lunges
Tighting our booties!!! Whoop Whoop.
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Saturday - 10 x 30 Second Planks
Its important when doing planks to know your own body and the level your body is at. If you need to start at 10 seconds, that is great. Time yourself and work your way up to 30 seconds.
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Remember to keep your abs and core tight as you hold your body in the plank position.
Sunday - Repeat, Rest or Test
- Repeat any of your favorite days from above
- Rest - you know your body and if it needs a rest, listen to it
- Test - Test your strength and do all 6 of the above workouts in one day
Congratulations on a great first week!
Now come join us for week 2 (A Happy Heart is a Healthy Choice) of the Heart Healthy Challenge. We're going to have a lot of fun doing things that make us happy!
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