Been meaning to compile some of these for a while. A number of regular readers of this site send really good questions via email and they are usually things that others will want to know too. This is just barely scratching the surface, but here we go! Q: Is it better to do push ups from kettlebell handles or should I just do regular ones? A: I wouldn’t say “better” … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: YOUR Questions About Push Ups, Flags, Neuro-Grips, Hip Hinges, Youngevity?
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Ask GiryaGirl: I want to work out today, but have no idea what to do?! What’s GTG?
I want to workout but... Q: I want to work out, but have no idea what to do, I'm between programs or haven't decided what I really need to work on. The internet has filled my head with conflicting info and lists of 1,203 different exercises that I now feel compelled to work on RIGHT NOW! What to do?!? A Short Answer: Do some kettlebell (or even just bodyweight) … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: I want to work out today, but have no idea what to do?! What’s GTG?
Do you make fresh juices? Beyond Organic Hot Dogs? TV Squat Swings?
I've gotten a few questions over the past few days from people - both online and in real life - so guess what! It's Q&A time! Q: Making fresh fruit and vegetable juices seems really popular among the healthy lifestyles crowd, but I never hear you talk about it - do you juice? What do you think of juicing? A: OK - this is 100% my personal opinion, but here you … [Read more...] about Do you make fresh juices? Beyond Organic Hot Dogs? TV Squat Swings?
Ask GiryaGirl: The Century Workout and How Do You Keep From Swinging When Performing Hanging Knee or Leg Raises??
Starting to get seriously psyched about the first ever Progressive Calisthenics Certification Workshop planned for this coming June. Every time I even look at that page it's exciting to see my name up there as an instructor with Al and Danny Kavadlo. Amusingly enough, I'm almost just as excited to get my paws on the 600 page manual Paul Wade has written especially for the … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: The Century Workout and How Do You Keep From Swinging When Performing Hanging Knee or Leg Raises??
Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning for Women, Why not 1,000 swings?
Last week was the NPE Mega Training seminar/workshop/event, and I was around to help out and occasionally answer questions, etc. at the Dragon Door table. If you were there, please say hello! I'm currently playing "phone tag" with some new local contacts and reviewing/organizing notes from all the really great presentations. Of course it's always a lot of fun to hear Dan … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning for Women, Why not 1,000 swings?
What do you eat when you’re really busy?
"Just perusing your blog (again) and looking at your cooking section. Made me wonder... What does Girya Girl do for chow when she's REALLY busy? In other words, do you have a handful of standby "side dishes" that you prefer? Good question - I do a lot of make-ahead stuff (pyrex containers with lids are your friends). Yesterday would be a good … [Read more...] about What do you eat when you’re really busy?
What’s the FitFluential Thing? A Heart to Heart and 7 Tips for Starting Your Fitness Journey
If you've been on twitter this weekend, last week etc - you may have seen me toss around a strange almost-word: "FitFluential." For those of you wondering what in the world that is - here's the official description: FitFluential is a nationwide network of fitness enthusiasts sharing their journey both online and offline via multiple social media platforms. FitFluential is … [Read more...] about What’s the FitFluential Thing? A Heart to Heart and 7 Tips for Starting Your Fitness Journey
Meatballs, Beyond Organic Discussions, The Top Fruits/Veggies to Buy Organic
Q: Oh no! I got invited out to another Italian restaurant and/or buffet, etc. etc. what to do?!?! A: I was at a wedding this past weekend and they had a neat thing going at the buffet line - make your own pasta - you chose from 5 or so different shapes, chose toppings and a sauce or two. It was great until I realized that I haven't personally considered pasta to … [Read more...] about Meatballs, Beyond Organic Discussions, The Top Fruits/Veggies to Buy Organic
What do you eat with you’re really busy? Part 2
A good friend and fellow RKC asked some time ago about what I eat when I'm really busy - and considering that today I'm leading 2 classes (one down, one to go), dealing with some banking issues, reinstalling XP Pro on the main computer, juggling a few consulting jobs, finishing up some important and fun writing projects, oh and yeah did I mention I got back from the CK-FMS last … [Read more...] about What do you eat with you’re really busy? Part 2
Ask GiryaGirl: How Do You Roast Vegetables?!
Zooming down I-4 today on the way to meet up with some friends who have fantastic production company here in town when I hear my phone make that message sound. Finally after parking I see that its from a good friend and fellow RKC Level 2, and she's written something slightly cryptic: "How do you roast vegetables?" Immediately thinking of roasting about 5 different veggies … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: How Do You Roast Vegetables?!
