Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal

My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou

Tag: Physical fitness

  • 8/21/13 WOD Warm Up:   Run 100M, Toy Soldier, Run 100 M, 20 Push Ups, Run 100 M SWOD/Mobility: 4 RDS 1 Min AMRAP of HSPU (Hand Stand Push Ups) or Kipping HSPU Practice Mixed with Scheduled 1 Min Mobility Then Do: 3 RDS For Time: 3 Turkish Getups 3 Strict Hanging Leg Raises (N/S…

  • This was my 9:30 am working out this morning: WOD (Workout of the Day) Warm Up:         Coaches Choice Mobility:            8 Minutes SWOD:               Back Squat 77% 5 Reps For 5 Min EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute)  2 Min Rest  1 Snatch Grip DL + 1 Power…

  • Addiction – noun –  The state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. ORIGIN 1595-1605: <L a giving over, surrender. Webster My actions this morning would most likely label me as an addict or…

  • The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results. – Anthony Robbins With every step my muscles ache.  Walking up and down the steps hurt.  The process of sitting down and getting up…

  • In July I registered for my first CrossFit Chicks class at Oceanside Wellness & Sport.   During the summer, I took the class three days per week.  I run on the off days. CrossFit Chicks is a women only class, but the concept is the same. It is less intimating for some women.  Think of CrossFit…

  • I run more than I write.  A balance between the two is better.  After each run, I update my Facebook, twitter (lexa82), and sometimes Instagram.  Rarely does my WOD (workout of the day) appear on Lexa’s Journal. Starting today that will change.  The plan is to post my daily workouts or how I feel when…