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VIDEO: How to pump up your walk with intervals

October 7, 2022 By Michelle Rogers

Want to take your walking workout to the next level? Try adding intervals -- alternating a fast pace with a moderate or slower pace. HIIT (pronounced “hit”) stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It’s a way to do an effective, challenging workout in less time than you would typically do a traditional session of steady-paced moderate or low intensity exercise. This helps increase your fitness Continue Reading

VIDEO: Tone your abs without getting down on the floor

June 17, 2022 By Michelle Rogers

Here is a short, beginner-friendly Standing Abs Workout I've created. It’s a way to get a stronger and more toned core without doing sit-ups or getting down on the floor. This is a circuit of 6 exercises. You could do it all just once (5 minutes), or do 2-3 rounds for a longer workout, whatever works best for you. To increase your strength and flexibility, aim to do the exercises 3 times a Continue Reading

VIDEO: Warmup with these great stretches for walkers

April 20, 2022 By Michelle Rogers

Power walking helped me lose a lot of weight and got me started with exercise. But in my early days of walking, I wasn’t yet a fitness professional, and I made some rookie mistakes that led to a painful bout of plantar fasciitis and other issues. Those mistakes included a lack of proper physical preparation before my walking workouts, and not utilizing recovery techniques afterwards. If Continue Reading

Try this 5-minute beginners workout video

February 19, 2022 By Michelle Rogers

Try this 5-minute beginners workout video

Short on time? Grab your dumbbells and join me in a 5-minute all-standing full body workout. Beginners start with 1-3 lbs. If you don't have dumbbells, you can use two water bottles or cans, or do it without weights. Do this workout every day for a week, and see how much better you feel! Sponsored by Blue Cross NC   If video isn't appearing above, you can view it here on the Blue Continue Reading

Resolution reset: 5 ways to get back on track with your fitness and healthy living goals

January 16, 2021 By Michelle Rogers

If you are struggling or gave up because you couldn’t keep up with new habits, it's not a personal failure. You’re perfectly human. The good news is, you can accomplish your goals in 2021. It’s never too late to begin again. But in order to do that, let’s reframe your mindset on your goals and how to reach them. Here are five strategies that worked for me when nothing else did — and I Continue Reading

VIDEO: Exercise at home using your laundry detergent!

April 9, 2020 By Michelle Rogers

You don't need to leave your house to get in a good workout. You don't even need weights or any special equipment! Here's an all-standing strength circuit workout I created that uses a 94.5 ounce bottle of laundry detergent (or fabric softener or dishwasher detergent) instead of traditional weights. Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly! Circuit: Do 8+ reps of each exercise, then repeat Continue Reading

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Welcome to my healthy living blog! My name is Michelle Rogers. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Health Coach, a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and a Senior Fitness Specialist. I … Read more

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