Posts by: Sagan Morrow

Day 27 of the 100 Reps Challenge

20 bent over dumbbell rows (20 for each side)20 stability ball hamstring curlsDo this set 5 times for a total of 100 bent over dumbbell rows and 100 stability ball hamstring curls!Fitness Tip: Don't have a stability ball? Just do hamstring curls in a standing position, one leg at a…

Day 26 of the 100 Reps Challenge

Looks as though its going to be a beautiful day out today so it's definitely walking weather! Also am dying for some cardio and a chance to move after the wonderfully relaxing and food-filled day that was yesterday. If you care to join me...100 passe100 minutes walkingNo, you don't have…

Merry Christmas!

Have a wonderful day and enjoy the social gatherings! This year I'm especially grateful for the people in my life because my dad is unable to be with us this holiday season- he's in Cambodia saving the world with the United Nations:) There's a lot of other people I would…

T’was the day before Christmas…

...and Sagan still didn't have all her presents wrapped. Anyone else work better under pressure too? Actually, I can't wrap presents. (There seems to be a trend here with my domestic difficulties... can't cook, can't bake, can't wrap presents...). All of my presents for people wind up in bags or…

Day 23 of the 100 Reps Challenge

25 squat chops (25 for each side)25 rock the boatsYou know that you just are dying to do these exercises because of the names alone.Complete this set 4 times for a total of 100 squat chops and 100 rock the boats!Fitness Tip: Focus on your breathing for the rock the…

Poll: Appearances vs. Health

Day 22 of the 100 Reps Challenge25 calf raises with bicep curls25 jumping jacksDo this set 4 times to complete 100 calf raises with 100 bicep curls, plus 100 jumping jacks!Fitness Tip: Switch up the bicep curls with hammer curls to engage different muscles in the arms. With the jumping…

Day 21 of the 100 Reps Challenge

With my body shape I have an almost non-existent waist, so I love doing side crunches and side planks. They always make me feel as though they're defining my waist, and looking in the mirror I can usually see a difference from when I don't do them regularly. Besides eating…

Day 20 of the 100 Reps Challenge

Last Saturday before Christmas! All done your shopping? I'm not. Eek. This little workout will hopefully receive some pre-holiday tension. Enjoy your weekend and the anticipation of the festivities! Also take the time to check out the 100 Best Natural Wellness Blogs- yours truly is very excited to be listed…

Resorting to Strange Exercise Patterns

Day 19 of the 100 Reps Challenge20 deadlifts20 knee lifts (that's 20 for each side)Do this set 5 times for a total of 100 deadlifts and 100 knee lifts!Fitness Tip: There are two ways to perform knee lifts: do them all in a slow and controlled movement to work the…

Day 18 of the 100 Reps Challenge

20 overhead triceps extensions (if you don't have a stability ball, you can also do these either sitting down in a chair or standing)20 split lunges (do 20 for each side; again, if you don't have a stability ball, just use a chair or low bench)Do this set 5 times…