7 Exercises for 7 Days "Fit" Challenge

Many of us find it difficult, if not impossible, to get a workout in most days a week. Not only is it difficult to carve out any time in your busy schedule, but trying to get the recommended 30 minutes minimum in all at once seems impossible! Well, here's the deal. You can find little ways to exercise throughout your busy day while doing your regular routine. Yes, that is right, you don't have to carve out very much EXTRA time for exercise to make a difference!

Overhead Wall Squat Max

Weekly Fitness Challenge

The Overhead Wall Squat Max

Core Stability - Abdominal Strength

Why Do It:

Most of us sit all day long. We sit while working, we sit while eating, we sit while driving. This creates multiple problems in our body. it weakens our back muscles by overstretching them, and tightens the opposing muscle groups, leading to

Nectarine and Prosciutto Salad

So let me preface this by saying I have been ADDICTED to adding nectarines into every salad I make. They are absolutely AMAZING in a salad!! Just the right amount of sweet. I'm a huge fan of this recipe, not only for the taste, but for how EASY it is to make!

The 60 Second Push-up Plank

The 60 Second Push-up Plank

Core Strength

The Why:

According to Core Performance, it’s impossible to move your limbs efficiently and forcefully if they’re not attached to something solid and stable. That’s your pillar—all the muscles that connect your hips, torso, and shoulders. When these areas are properly aligned, you can transfer energy throughout

Quinoa Salad with Artichokes and Parsley

One of my absolute favorites! This salad is packed with vegetables & has a really fresh and clean taste to it! I sometimes add in chopped asparagus

Jump Rope 1-2-3



Photo credit Andrew Malone

When was the last time you jump roped? Was it accompanied by 'Cinderella dressed in yellow?'

Jumping rope is not only one of the least expensive exercises there is (a good jump rope can be bought for $2 - $3), it is also incredibly efficient. In fact, it's one of the best calorie-burners in the shortest amount of time, burning more calories a minute than almost any other exercise,

Spinach & Grapefruit Salad

My personal modifications to this recipe included leaving out the red onions (I'm not a fan) and ground pepper. The combination of pink grapefruit sections, dark green spinach and white jícama is both visually and texturally appealing.