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Outdoors No Equipment Stairs Workout

June 13, 2017 Jennifer Neilson

Outdoor Stairs Workout

Nice warm weather calls us to places like city stairs for workouts. Stairs are a great workout cardiovascularly and for the the butt and legs.  Add a little bit of upper body work and you've got your full body workout in!

First Set

Walk up the stairs for the first set. Reaching the top you can do a few stretches if you;d like before coming back down 

Second Set

  1. Pick up the pace a bit (if you can) going up the stairs. 
  2. At the top do 10 Tricep Dips. Can be done off a bench, rock, top stairs or from the ground.
  3. walk down the stairs.
  4. At the bottom for 10 push ups. Can be done from the ground and feet, ground and knees, of off the last few steps.

Third Set +

For the third set up to as many as you can do, repeat steps for the second set, just adding a bit more speed either up and/or down. 

TIPS

  • Bring a small rock from the bottom of the stairs up each time you do a set to keep track of how many you have done.
  • Set goals for the amount of sets you want to do. Maybe each week you add a set.
  • Set time goals for how quickly you complete sets or workouts.
  • Increase the reps of the push ups and/or tricep dips occasionally to 12 or 15+.
In Fitness Tags workout, free workout, edmonton, stairs, yeg, fitness, fitness blog, bitchin fitness
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Fitness Gear Review - True Life Fitness

February 18, 2017 Jennifer Neilson

There is a newer fitness clothing line right here in Edmonton named True Life Fitness and I've got my hands on a pair of the pants they first launched the Blaire Legging! These are super fun and well you know me... I LOVE to support local business. 

The first time I wore these I wore them to teach hot yoga, and yeah I was sold for a number of reasons. Probably my favourite being that I was dry minutes after teaching and sweating. After I teach I rarely ever change and usually just take me and my wet clothes home in my car. Which can be uncomfortable especially when it's cold out! I noticed that within minutes of coming out of the hot yoga room all covered in sweat, my pants were dry! No uncomfortable walk out into the cold air and drive home!

I was worried about the zipper in the back and doing anything where I would be laying on my back. I didn't even notice the zipper to be honest. Wasn't in my way at all. Which is great because I also LOVE having a pocket in pants for keys or music as I workout. 

The top waistband is the bigger control design type. I like that I feel supported in the "mommy tummy" area without it digging in. Sometimes I find the tops of pants kind of roll over when I'm doing yoga specifically, but these stayed put through all my vinyasas.

Now I'm not normally one to wear light colored pants, but paired with a neutral shirt I felt comfortable. I've got the whole black widow look going for me some days so I probably SHOULD add some colour to my life. I had a lot of people ask me about them and compliment them too. I guess maybe I would avoid wearing them during "that time". (Sorry I am so TMI).

Overall I feel supported as I wear them, but without it being too tight I cant actually move. 

BUT the BEST part.......... k not about the actual pants but $2 from every purchase goes to Women Win helping support women get involved in sports! How amazing is that?!?!?

 

Love,

Jen The Bitchin' Housewife

In Reviews Tags true life fitness, true life, fitness, edmonton, blogger, fitmom, bitchinhousewife, bitchin housewife, review, yogha, yoga, yoga pants, fitness gear, fitness blog, edmonton fitness blogger
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Surprise Day 8 of Giveaways New Pants

February 8, 2017 Jennifer Neilson

Surprise! a 8th day added to the 7 days of Self Care Giveaways!

Who doesn't love a great pair of yoga pants. Whether its from yoga, working out or grocery shopping really?

This giveaway is to be one of the first people to get their hands on these awesome new lace pants from Keylime Athletic Wear!! Run by a local to Alberta kick butt chick, Keylime always has some great stuff! Go to the Keylime Facebook page and like them the head over to the Bitchin' Housewife Facebook page and tag a friend you think might need some self care! 

Extra opportunity for entries if you head over and follow along on the  Bitchin' Housewife Instagram page!

 

Love, 

Jen The Bitchin' Housewife

In Beauty, Fitness Tags giveaway, edmonton, blog, blogger, mom, keylime, fitness, fitness blog, athletic pants, reviews, contest
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Day 3 of Giveaways Barre Classes

February 3, 2017 Jennifer Neilson

Welcome back to Day 3 of the 7 Days of Self Care Giveaways! 

Not all self care is about relaxing. I like taking care of my body in ways of moving it. I am a HUGE advocate for exercise (maybe you've noticed?). It's a great way to release some of those "happy endorphins". I almost always feel great after a workout, especially on "those crappy days".

This giveaway is for a month of UNLIMITED classes at the wonderful Xtend Barre Studio with a pair of barre socks and bag! I recently was over there for a class, check out my blog post about it! Follow Xtend Barre on Facebook and the Bitchin' Housewife Facebook page and tag a friend you think might need some self care! 

Extra opportunity for entries if you head over and follow along on the Xtend Barre Edmonton and  the  Bitchin' Housewife Instagram page!

 

Love, 

Jen The Bitchin' Housewife

In Fitness, Health Tags giveaway, contest, edmonton, edmonton contest, fitness, fitness blog, edmonton blogger, xtend barre, barre, barre class, self care
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Coconut Oil Chocolate Bites

January 27, 2017 Jennifer Neilson

Paleo, Keto whatever your eating style that calls for high fats, you NEED this recipe my friends. I'm currently have upped my good fats for medical reasons and let me tell you... I am not suffering much while these around! These are SOOOOO simple and quick to make too. 

Nutrition

  • Calories: 129
  • Fat: 9.9g
  • Carb: 9.6g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fiber: 1.4g

Recipe (Makes 12 big chocolates)

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 1/3 cup agave (can use honey too)
  1. Literally just melt the oil and mix everything together.
  2. I had cute little flower molds so I put them into there, but you can buy chocolate molds if you would like or pour into a dish and cut into squares after. 
  3. Let chill for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Cut or take out of the molds and enjoy. 

TIP* Keep refrigerated so they don't melt on the counter.

A fair sized chocolate to enjoy.

Enjoy!

Love, 

Jen The Bitchin' Housewife

In recipes Tags chocolate, coconut oil, protein, recipe, edmonton, edmonton blog, blogger, mom, momlife, yeg, yeg fitness, fitness, paleo, keto, fatbomb, low carb, fitness blog, fitmom
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Great Canadian Fit Fest Contest

January 26, 2017 Jennifer Neilson

So it's winding down the first month of a new year. Where are you on your fitness goals? If fitness is something new for you and you dread going everyday, maybe it's time to check out something new!

Luckily the weekend of February 4th and 5th is the Great Canadian Fit Fest! A two day festical where people of all types can go and check out some of the latest trends in fitness and studios our city has to offer. 

Ever thought that acro yoga looks cool? Yeah they have that. Wanted to see what crossfit was all about? They have that too. Roller Derby? Sign me up! This is the perfect time to check out a few new things and Love Your Fitness.  

People have a hard time "getting into" fitness and I think it's mostly because they don't find something they love. Fitness isn't just treadmills and heavy weights. In this modern age and wonderful city there are so many things to do! 

You can head over to the Great Canadian Fit Fest Website and get 20% off your tickets using the code YEGFIT.

Want to win a weekend pass? Comment below telling me what you want to try out! For a second entry head over to my Instagram page! Contest closes February 1st.

In Fitness, Health Tags contes, edmonton, great canadian fit fest, the great canadian fit fest, fitfest, edmonton yoga, edmonton fitness, fitness, acro yoga, blogger, fitness blog, rollerderby, parkour, axe throwing, belly dancing, february
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