Workout and What We've been Up To Lately

Hi There,
Long time no write, huh?
It has been an insane past couple of weeks....emotionally, I'm finally starting to recharge. Our dog, Orion passed recently, and our house was broken into...there was a wedding in the family. So, my life has been call the Sherriff's office, help with wedding stuff, cry my eyes out, repeat. It has been difficult to stay brave...I think God knew why I would need to memorize Psalm 91 through all this. I've known this psalm since I was two, literally. Those of you who've known me for a long time would understand why this is an appropriate passage for me. The verse that stands out is, " I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge, my God, in Him will I trust." Let me tell you though, that trust doesn't always come automatically, and I'm so thankful that God used family and friends to show love to Micah and I. Whether it was a private message on FB or a hug, or a shoulder to cry on. He was there. Even though I couldn't see Him, He was standing right beside me, when I found Orion, that night that Orion sacrificed Himself to protect Micah and myself, when I need someone to pick me up off the wall and let me cry, He was standing right there....I would be crazy to say that He wasn't.  But even in the midst of intense pain and chaos...mostly chaos, God can bring joy. Ella, our new adopted puppy, is so full of love. It's like she was meant for Micah and I. Anyway, I'm so thankful that it can only get better from here. I would challenge you, my readers, to not take anything or anyone for granted. Your life can change in an instant. Make the most of every opportunity. Life is too short to hold grudges. Dance with your loved ones. Pray.

Break a sweat!

This is a little workout to sweat your stress away....Napping afterwards recommended, but not required. :-) I will be having a pumpkin pie shakeology after this.

Baby Ella

Leave a Legacy,
Julie

Workout Wednesday: What I learned at PiYo Training!

Hi Friends!
I hope you're having an awesome week! Once again, my intent to write a Monday post has been foiled, but hurray for workout Wednesdays! As many of you know, I went to an instructor certification workshop last weekend. The certification is for the PiYo Live format that is the same brand as the new PiYo workout that's going to be released later this month! I can't wait!!!! I'm so stinking excited...LOL...I taught this format awhile back and loved it then, but  now I love this format even more because it's more teachable, and there's more flexibility with teaching styles and how to teach a class. This is a great format for someone who's board with what their doing or desperately needs to cross train...or wants to strength train, but is a little intimidated by other forms of resistance training. (Only you and your doctor know what is best before you begin a fitness program, so check first!)
So, what exactly is PiYo? PiYo is a fuzion format of pilates, yoga, and fitness moves that are taught to the flow of upbeat music. Example: You might see a down-dog-to-plank-to-burpee-up in a sequence. Some moves are static/isometric, while others have more of a flow. I loved this workshop, and oh, I felt my abs and glutes the next day!
Here's an example of what a more advanced sequence of Piyo would look like:
Want to try PiYo moves before the home workout launches? I'm offering a sneekpeek group for those who want to try a simplified PiYo move each day, and make some new friends! To sign up, go to PiYo test group and ask to join the group! :) That's it!

The presenter, Amanda was so nice, and made all of us move out of our comfort zones, by having us focus on cuing...which is tougher than you think, those of you participants who snarkily say in your heads, "I could teach THAT class"....it's tougher than you think...Just because someone doesn't teach your format...i.e., cycle, kettlebell, or zumba...doesn't mean that it's any less difficult...I loved how my muscles felt so much stronger 3 days later...after the DOMS wore off...of course, I did 3 hours worth of exercise...Have you tried PiYo? How do you like bodyweight training? I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

-Julie