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Archives for April 2014

Reebok ONE Series Cushion Review – The Best Running Shoes I’ve Had In A LONG Time!

April 30, 2014

I am infinitely grateful for such incredible sponsors who allow me to review/promote fitness products that I feel so passionately about so I may share them with you to help you along your fitness journey. 
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Reebok. 

I love to run.
Days can get pretty long as a physical therapist. I usually spend around 8–9 hours a day in the clinic treating patients. This usually equates to around 12-15 patients in any given day. 15 people who are currently hurting who come to me with the expectation that I am going to make them feel better. All day long I am required to be “on”. Diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, alterations to that plan, treatment reactions and adaptations, etc. To say the very least, there are days when I (like many, many of you) come home pretty drained. It’s these times when I need my retreat. It’s these times when I need my outlet, my get-away, my zen. This is why I run.
There’s nothing more relaxing to me then lacing up, plugging in the earphones, and hitting the pavement for a quick 3-4 miles. This is my time to clear my head. To think uninterrupted. To recharge and ultimately come back stronger. This is also the reason I was stoked out of my mind when this sponsorship opportunity came up with Reebok! I have always loved their amazing products and leapt at the opportunity to review them on T&T. Today I wanted to share my thoughts about the Reebok ONE Series Cushion and totally change the way you feel about your running shoes.
 

With a three-foam midsole, decoupled outsole, and stable lateral arch area, the Reebok ONE Cushion is designed to maximize comfort and performance for runners with a neutral gait and a strong arch. Here’s a little video to better demonstrate what I mean…

 

 

“Built in zones so you can run in yours.”
 
Basically the sole on this shoe is unlike anything I’ve ever encountered. As a runner it’s crazy comfortable; but as a physical therapist I LOVE the amazing technology that Reebok has put in to this bad boy. The sole features three zones:
 
  1. Contact Zone: The heel on this shoe is incredibly responsive. It is designed to absorb a lot of force at impact and is great if you have a tendency to heel strike. Suffer from shin splints? This type of cushion may be just the thing you’re after.
  2. Midstance Zone: The middle part of the shoe that’s designed to guide your foot into the right amount of pronation after heel strike. Basically as your foot progresses this layer puts it in the proper position to transfer your energy and propel yourself forward.
  3. Propulsive Zone: The pad of the foot and out to the toes is a slightly firmer layer designed for maximum transfer of energy from you to the road.
Combine the sole technology with an incredibly comfortable mesh upper that allows for maximum breathability and a wide toe box for natural motion of the foot to occur and we’re talking crazy comfort!
  • Structured textile upper designed to support the foot over the center of the platform, plus spacer mesh for breathability
  • Low-cut design for added mobility with technical upper construction for fluid, seamless motion transition through the shoe
  • Three-foam midsole with ultra soft layer for shock attenuation, lightweight layer for foot guidance, and a responsive layer to help with propulsion forward
  • Stable and flat lateral arch area for maximum ground contact for runners with a neutral gait
  • Outsole release zone for pronation control and stride integrity, plus outsole progression groove for longitudinal flexibility
  • High abrasion rubber heel with decoupled outsole durably isolates shock absorption at the heel strike 

 

So where can you get yours??
Reebok FitHub or Outlet stores for the best in-store deals
Online: Men’s
Online: Women’s


As always, I’m here to answer any questions you may have and openly welcome and suggestions to make T&T better. Email me at ToneandTightenFitness@gmail.com

Make it happen,

Jared


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Beach Body Now Workout Week 5 – Get Your Body Ready For The Beach This Summer!

April 29, 2014

Weekly highlights, new giveaways, and BONUS workouts!
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As we move into the end of April this week, things are really starting to heat up out there! The days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer, and I can practically hear the beach calling my name! If you’re anything like me, you also want to feel a fair amount of pride when you do go to the beach. That’s exactly where this workout series comes in! Is your body “beach ready” for the season?

Welcome to week five of our six week “Beach Body Now” series! As we come into the homestretch we are going to take things to the next level with these workouts. In this series you get one day of amazing cardio to lose excess pounds and trim those areas that may need a little trimming. You also get one strength-training routine to firm and tighten those key areas that will surely get you noticed this year on the beach!


Below are two workouts – cardio (day one) and strength (day two). Alternate between days for three cycles – 6 workouts total.


Cardio (Day One)
Treadmill Interval (or Jogging outside – takes a little more discipline and guesswork but you can totally do it!)

Warm up (4.5 mph for 5 minutes)

Jog (5.5 mph for 1 minute)
Jog (5 mph for 2 minutes)
Jog (5.7 mph for 1 minute)
Jog (4.8 mph for 2 minutes)
Jog (5.5 mph for 1 minute)
Jog (5 mph for 2 minutes)
Jog (5.7 mph for 1 minute)
Jog (4.8 mph for 2 minutes)

Cool down 5 minutes


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Strength (Day Two)
Jump Squats
10 reps


Bicycle Crunches
10 touches to each knee

Burpees
10 reps

Side Plank Hip Lift
10 reps each side

Push Up
10 reps

Rear Plank
30-second hold


Repeat this whole circuit 3 times for your Beach Body Shred!


Looking for more “Beach Body Now”? In case you missed the first 4 weeks I’ve got your back right here:
Beach Body Now – Week 1

Beach Body Now – Week 2
https://tone-and-tighten.com/2014/04/beach-body-now-week-2-workout-series-to-get-you-beach-ready.html
Beach Body Now – Week 3
https://tone-and-tighten.com/2014/04/beach-body-now-week-3-get-the-body-of-your-dreams-this-summer.html
Beach Body Now – Week 4




As always questions and comments from my amazing readers are encouraged. Email me at ToneandTightenFitness@gmail.com


Make it happen,


Jared

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By Jared Beckstrand 

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Jared

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Filed Under: At-Home Workout, Cardio, Circuit Workout, Core Strength, Exercise, Fitness, For Moms, Physical Activity, Series, Strength Training, Total Body, Workout, Workout Plan •

Weekly Workout Plan – The Best Of Our Quick Workouts – 30 Minutes Or Less!

April 28, 2014

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Welcome to a new week everyone!
It seems like a lot of us are in the same boat – LOVE to workout and only WISH we had more time to do it! Between jobs, home, spouses, kids, etc it seems like there are never enough hours in a day. Well this week’s “Weekly Workout Plan” is dedicated to you! Here are 5 days of workouts that all require less than 30 minutes to do. A half hour is plenty of time to get your sweat on and then get on with the rest of your day! Try them out – you’ll be grateful you did!
Day One
6-Minute Total Body Plank Routine



Day Two
Burn 200 Calories in 20 Minutes



Day Three
15-Minute Booty Pop – At-Home Butt Workout



Day Four
15-Minute At-Home Total-Body Workout Of The Day (WOD)



Day Five
30-Minute Total-Body Gym Workout



Looking for more great “Weekly Workout Plans”? Here are a few of my favorites…

At-Home Workouts

Beginner Workouts













Question? Suggestion? Idea? You can reach Jared at ToneandTightenFitness@gmail.com


Make it happen,

Jared

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March Madness Giveaway Winners and Albion Fit

April 28, 2014

We hope that you all had so much fun with our March Madness giveaway!
Thank you all so much for participating in the March Madness tournament! We appreciate you all being patient with the process along the way, and the delay in the announcement, but we hope you all had fun. It sure was a crazy tournament this year — I don’t think anyone could have predicted it (and, I don’t think anyone did!) Without further adieu, here are the winners! 
 Grand Prize Winner:
  Scott Gourley
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Second Place: brknopf (winner has been contacted)

Biggest Loser Prize: Sarah McClellan ($100 Albion Fit Gift Card) 

 Charge Stand: Priscilla Starks 

 Albion Fit: Amanda Sakovitz 

 And of course, this March Madness Challenge could not have been possible without our wonderful sponsors. Here’s a little more about them:

YourFreeTree.com
Yourfreetree is called yourFREEtree because it literally offers you free money to shop! You can use it to get your carpets cleaned, buy a new bookshelf, have your dog walked, or plan a vacation. It is designed to help you find retailers close to you that want to extend a hand of welcome (in the form of certificates) that you can come and try out their services. Why would they do this? Their hope is that you will have such a wonderful experience that you will come back again. You can create an account at YourFreeTree.com, and there are new deals being added every day. And, by signing up, you are entered to win a monthly giveaway — prizes are everything from a free dinner to a trip to Disneyland!

Todd Elkins from Zeal for Life Challenge
Hello, my name is Todd Elkins. I am so excited to a part of the Zeal For Life Challenge and product. Zeal is an all in one, whole food, nutritional vitamin and supplement and energy drink! Is that a mouth full or what? It’s hard explain to people in anything less than that because it is so unlike anything on the market today. I love how easy it is to use for myself, and I love the results my wife and I have seen, but I love even more what this has done for my dad. He has lost 50 pounds, lowered his blood sugar levels, and according to his doctor, he would be on insulin today if he had not started on Zeal when he did. That is why his Dr. even became a Zeal consultant on our team recently. This is a brand new product to Utah, and I would love to send anyone a sample so they can compare and see for themselves. Ever wanted to be a part of something at just the right time? Now in is your chance. Please contact me with any questions (todd.zealforlife@gmail.com) 
ChargeStand
The ChargeStand is a new take on portable power solutions. With a 9000 MaH capacity, the ChargeStand can power your cell phone 6-7 times, and your tablet 3-4 times over (can charge any mobile device that can be charged with a USB cable). You can use it home (cooking, studying, etc.), while traveling, at school, outdoors, and more.
 Albion Fit
 Albion Fit has become known for their amazing lines of fitness clothing that is not only fashionable, but high quality and practical. Their clothing is designed by women, for women, and every piece is tailored to perfectly fit a women’s body. Albion Fit is a locally owned company that prides itself in luxurious and flattering clothing, while guaranteeing that you will absolutely love their products too. 

Albion Fit has become known for their amazing lines of fitness clothing that is not only fashionable, but  high quality and practical. Their clothing is designed by women, for women, and every piece is tailored to perfectly fit a women’s body.
Albion Fit is a locally owned company that prides itself in luxurious and flattering clothing, while guaranteeing that you will absolutely love their products too.
The clothing absolutely speaks for itself- here are some of their most popular items:
The Love Racer
This top is perfect for working out- it’s long, fitted, and stays in place. It also has a built in sports bra and is made of a stretchy spandex material.
Go Long Legging
Compression pants are all the rage, and these ones are the best ones out there!
The wide waistband provides a comfortable fit and with bold color, a figure-flattering shape, and a convenient hidden waist pocket, they’re a go-to pant for every day of the week. Sweat wicking fabric and flat seamed stitching combine for maximum comfort and performance.

Sweet Stripe Jacket
With extra length for a long and lean fit, ample pockets roomy enough to store all of your essentials, and the added bonuses of contrast trim, a ruffled zipper, and striped thumb-holes, the Sweet Stripe Full Zip Jacket will have you slimmed, stocked and stylish to boot.
Plus, Albion also has a killer swimwear line that you absolutely have to check out!

You can see all their swimwear here.
Stay connected with Albion for sales, promotions, and new items by following them on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.

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Lose Your Love Handles! Best Workout To Get Rid Of Midsection Excess!

April 27, 2014

 

 
Why the heck do they call them “love handles”, anyway?! I’m pretty sure nobody is really in love with any “excess” anywhere; especially right above your waistline. This workout is dedicated to obliterating love handles and “slim-ifying” your midsection. The only thing you’ll love about them when you’re done is where they used to be!
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Filed Under: Abs, At-Home Workout, Core Strength, Exercise, Fitness, For Moms, Strength Training, Workout • Tagged With: abs, at-home, exercise, fitness, quick, workout

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I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in exercise prescription. I love being active and love seeing my patients become more active and get into shape. I thought that this would be a good place to share my workouts and ideas with others.

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