“Even if you don’t have time to get to the gym, you DO have time to squeeze exercise into your busy days and this DVD will show you how!”

- Coach Nicole, SparkPeople fitness expert

]]> http://www.squeezeitin.com/2010/02/welcome-sparkpeople/feed/ 0 http://www.squeezeitin.com/2010/02/welcome-sparkpeople/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/squeezeitin/~3/SIXonYay_kk/ http://www.squeezeitin.com/2010/02/5-anywhere-glute-squeeze/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:25:21 +0000 SqueezeItIn.com Girls http://www.squeezeitin.com/?p=1910 A tighter tush is just a squeeze away with this 5-Anywhere move.

You can make fitness fit. Simply Squeeze It In!

Stand with feet hip width apart.  Slowly squeeze your gluteal (buttocks) muscles together.  Hold for a 3-count of Squeeze-It-In and release.

All of the 5-Anywhere exercises can be found on the SqueezeItIn.com Workout DVD.

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You can make fitness fit. Simply Squeeze It In!

Stand straight with your body aligned from your ankles to your shoulders. While keeping your abs engaged, come up onto the balls of your feet and hold for a 3-count of Squeeze-It-In. Release and come back down onto your heels. Repeat for 2 sets of 12.

Note: Initially you may need to hold onto something to maintain your balance.

All of the 5-Anywhere exercises can be found on the SqueezeItIn.com Workout DVD.

Order yours today and learn how to let life be your workout!

Good news dark chocolate lovers! This decadently rich and velvety treat may do as much for your heart as it does for your taste buds (well almost as much). Dark chocolate (sorry milk chocolate lovers) is packed with flavonoids, a compound with strong antioxidant properties. Research has shown that the flavonoids found in dark chocolate can have some very heart healthy benefits, including helping to reduce high blood pressure and levels of LDL or “bad cholesterol”.

Now for the not so good news. You don’t need a ton of dark chocolate to reap these health benefits and dark chocolate is still high in calories and fat. So keep your nibbling to no more than 1-2 ounces per day and remember that the darker the chocolate, the better. For the maximum health benefit, choose chocolate with at least a 65% cocoa content, it will contain more of those fabulous flavonoids. Sounds good to us!

Please note: The information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for the advice or treatment given by your doctor or dietitian. Please consult with a registered dietitian or your doctor if you have any questions about the information in this post.

Pull your belly button in toward your spine.  Hold this position for 10-15 seconds then release. Repeat.  Remember to breathe throughout this exercise.  Perform this move throughout the day.

Strong abs can help keep your lower back strong too!

All of the 5-Anywhere exercises can be found on the SqueezeItIn.com Workout DVD.

Order yours today and learn how to let life be your workout!

Thank you ABC News NOW and GMA Health for featuring SqueezeItIn.com’s Jenny Hein!  Click here to see the clip.

To celebrate we’re offering 20% off the SqueezeItIn.com Workout DVD!  Simply enter coupon code “GMA20″ at checkout.

February is Heart Health Month, so with our hearts on our minds and love in the air, we thought we would kick off our month of guest posting with some tips to keep your heart pumping with luuuuv for years to come!

Read on to get Jen & Jaclyn’s heart healthy nutrition tips…

Nut-trition: Ditch the cookies and chips and munch on a heart healthy snack of nuts like almonds, walnuts, or peanuts instead. These types of nuts contain heart healthy compounds like omega-3 fatty acids, unsaturated fats, vitamin E, and plant sterols. And with the added bonus of containing a good amount of fiber, nuts can help fill you up and keep you fuller for longer. Just be sure to not over do it; nuts are also high in calories so keep it to a 1 oz serving, 4-5 times a week. Oh, by the way it doesn’t really count if they are honey roasted, candied or covered in chocolate!

Eat a “heart”y breakfast: Start your day with a heart healthy breakfast of oatmeal and blueberries. Oats are packed with soluble fiber, which has been proven to help lower cholesterol and may help reduce the risk of developing heart disease. And blueberries are loaded with heart-healthy and disease-fighting compounds like anthocyanins (a type of antioxidant), vitamin C and fiber. Delicious and good for your heart? Yes, please!

Ditch the salt shaker: When our diets contain too much salt or sodium it can increase our risk of developing high blood pressure, which can eventually lead to heart disease. Lose the salt and instead season your foods with salt-free substitutes like lemon juice, pepper, or use this opportunity to test out a variety of fresh herbs and spices. And stay away from processed foods, which typically contain high amounts of sodium, or look for those that say “low-sodium” on the package.

You can make fitness fit.  Simply Squeeze It In!

Standing straight up, place feet hip width apart and engage your abs. Bring shoulders up towards your ears while keeping arms straight down by your sides. Hold for a 3-count of Squeeze-It-In, then release.  Keep head and spine aligned throughout and arms down by your sides as you shrug your shoulders up.

Variation: For additional resistance hold books, soup cans or dumbbells in your hands.

All of the 5-Anywhere exercises can be found on the SqueezeItIn.com Workout DVD.

Order yours today and learn how to let life be your workout!

Now you can take Squeeze It In with you wherever you go!

We’ve partnered with the mobile masters at Infinite Mobility to help you make fitness fit into your busiest day and the palm of your hand with our new iPhone app!

Our brand new iPhone app features more than a dozen easy-to-follow videos of exercises you can do around the house or on the playground.

With our new app you can watch video demonstrations of each exercise or read easy to follow directions right on your phone!

We’ve even included our do-anywhere cardio moves to keep you on the go wherever you go!

Download our FREE iPhone app and get:

• A total body workout in the palm of your hand
• 18 exercise videos that target every part of your body
• Targets abs, glutes, arms, legs, chest and back
• Cardio exercises included
• Quick and easy-to-follow descriptions of each exercise
• Ability to create a list of your favorite exercises
• Link to our online store to view and purchase workout gear
• HTTP live streaming for video playback

Click here to get the app or download it directly using your iPhone.

With both hands on your cart rest the foot of one leg above the knee of the opposite leg.  Bend the standing leg and sit down into the stretch. Hold for at least a 3-count of “Squeeze-It-In” and switch legs.

Variation:  Engage your abs and let go of the cart and this stretch becomes a one legged-squat.  Hold each squat for a 3-count of “Squeeze-It-In.”  Complete one set of 12 on each leg.

The Checkout Stretch Out is one of six exercises featured on our new Grocery Girls Totes. Available in black and sand, this durable shopping tote is 100% recyclable and features a Clip ‘n Carry Exercise Card with descriptions of the exercises you can tuck in your bag or share with a friend.

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