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Posts from ‘April, 2009’

Alan’s Words of Wisdom: On Twitter

This is my husband’s impression of Twitter: Got one leg in my underwear! Got the other one in! Pulling my underwear up now! Feels good! Happy anniversary, sweetie! Love you for making me laugh!

Video Break: Fluffy Cat & the Big Box

Remember the fluffy cat that stuck its head in the tiny plastic box?

Video Break: Kitty Attacks Potato

Yeah! Go get it! That’ll show the evil potato! Hmm… evil potato seems unrepentant… unperturbed, even.

Luan’s Fit Challenge – April 9, 2009

Luan Nguyen at Fitness Together Alabama can do the following in 9 minutes, 48 seconds: Lunges 100 feet, 21 pullups, 21 situps. Lunges 100 feet, 18 pullups, 18 situps. Lunges 100 feet, 15 pullups, 15 situps. Lunges 100 feet, 12 pullups, 12 situps. Lunges 100 feet, 9 pullups, 9 situps. Lunges 100 feet, 6 pullups, [...]

Mike’s Fit Challenge – April 8, 2009

This Fit Challenge is from Mike Deibler at San Diego Premier Training. Okay, time yourself: 50 Squats – Tap your bottom on a small stability ball or bench. 40 Mountain Climbers – Front foot lands between hands. Can use pushup bars or kettlebells. 30 Jumping Jacks 20 Pushups – Toes or knees. Chest should be [...]

The Real “Serene Possum” Yoga Pose

Just to make clear… Serene Possum yesterday was an April Fool’s Day post! That’s just how I end up at the end of a workout! I thought the links to cats and the Wiki article on April Fool’s day would give it away, but I guess I gave too many links to click! The “real” [...]

Favorite Yoga Pose

Lie flat on your back, facing up, legs straight out but relaxed. Let the toes fall outward or inward, whichever feels most natural. Arms are also relaxed, resting on ground, at any angle that allows the muscles to “melt.” Elbows may be bent in the most comfortable position. Palms up or down, whichever is more [...]