Couch to Active

Lyn quickly covers the top tips from the June episodes of the Couch to Active podcast.

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Barre

Our mental health

Afraid of looking stupid

Your opinions matter

What do you want

Ben Hardy, Personality Isn't Permanent

Three back exercises on your bed

Sneaky shoulder squeeze

Silent but deadly

Stephanie Lueras - Couch to IronMan

Part two of exercises you can do from your bed to help your back feel better. www.couchtoactive.com

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Back exercises

Pain relief

Exercise from your bed

Part one of these exercises

There is so much going on in our world that I wanted to pause and have a campfire chat with you. In this special episode I take a look at current events and talk about a few actions I have taken to help me trudge through it all. https://www.couchtoactive.com

Here's another exercise you can do sitting without anyone knowing what's up. https://www.couchtoactive.com

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Sneaky Shoulder Squeeze

Shoulder squeeze

YouTube example of the shoulder squeeze.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN1oZVMMRjE

Use this quick tip to keep your active lifestyle rolling. https://www.couchtoactive.com

I'm taking a break from my usual rah-rah to check in with my loyal listeners and see how you are doing. In all sincerity, I would like to know how you are holding up and how I can help serve you on this podcast. Times have been heavy for all and I care. www.couchtoactive.com

email me at: [email protected]

If you don't see yourself as a hiker, this episode is for you. I get it, the thought of getting lost while enduring the misery of hiking straight up hill in the scorching heat doesn't appeal to you. I'm with ya! But, hiking can be for everyone who is able to put one foot in front of the other. Even if you're struggling to walk to the mailbox, this mini-episode will get you started.

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Hiking 101

How to start

Walking to your mailbox

Hiking shoes

Where to go hiking

How to get started with hiking

Who to ask for hiking advice

What the heck does the word "should" have to do with exercise? Everything. Should is a word of frustration and staying stuck in should sabotages our efforts. Learn how to break out of your habit of saying should. It's time to quit shoulding all over yourself. www.couchtoactive.com

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The phrase: I should exercise more.

How the world should causes frustration

How saying the word should makes it harder for us to start exercise.

How to quit saying you "should" and start saying "I am"

You don't have to get out of bed to help your back feel better. www.couchtoactive.com

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Lower back exercise

Upper back exercise

Full back exercise

Gentle exercises for your back

Exercises you can do from bed

What is Crossfit? Is it right for beginners? What happened in the news last week? www.couchtoactive.com

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Crossfit

Crossfit for beginners

Will I get injured doing Crossfit.

What happened to Crossfit in the news?

Who is Greg Glassman?