All posts by Shari Lesser

Inversions and Deadlifts

Exercise, Exercise of the Week, Fit Bits

 

Inversions are a great way to help move your blood flow . Hexbar or dumbell deadlifts build strength in your core, back and legs. If you do not have a Hexbar or barbell. Hold 2dbls on the inside or outside of your legs. To add more core bring dumbels up right to chest level. Make sure weight is in your heels and your sitting your bum back.

On back lifting days I like to add in inversions to work the small muscle groups more.

RAW VIDEO PERFORMANCE ON REVERSE SPIDERMAN WALKS HOLDING 2 DUMBBELLS.
You can practice these walks without weights first (I recommend). Also, try forward spiderman too if backward seems too awkward. I always shoot for 10 steps with good form. Also if my shoulders feel tight that day I do not bring my chest to the ground.

Ha, this was fun right????
Your awesome for just trying with me.  Add a mix of fun playful moves even if there dance.:}
Thank you for stopping in. Did you like this video? Send me a comment below! 
Keep moving your sexy amazing body!
Shari

Full Body in home work out Video

Exercise, Exercise of the Week, Fit Bits

Hi Fit friends,
Here is a quick workout Video for you. You will need 2 dumbbells and a bench if you have it. Perform these exercises in a circuit style 3X keeping your heart rate up. 10 reps on all exercises.
Listen to your body a little muscle pain is good. Please do not do any of these exercises if you have joint, tendon, or ligament pain. 
Let’s have fun and move your amazing body with me.
Shout out to my friends that lent me their gym space. Thank you!

If you have any questions please email me at shari.balance2bfit@gmail.com.

If you like this video please share it with friends & family. Please subscribe to this website & youtube. 
Have a wonderful Holiday! 
Shari

HAPPY THANKSGIVING BEAUTIFUL FIT FRIENDS!

Nikole & I put together this short 4 sequence of videos to help motivate you and give you some new exercises.  Perform this sequence of exercises in a circuit 3X.
START WITH 30 SEC TO 1 MINUTE FOREARM PLANK HOLD. NEXT  JUMP TO THIS FIRST VIDEO ON PLANK DIPS 10 REPS TOTAL
THEN HOLD PRONE COBRA 10 sec (for posture)

1 ARM ROLL UPS 10 REPS EACH SIDE

KB  LEG RAISES 20 REPS~TRY TO KEEP YOU BACK COMPLETELY ON THE GROUND WHEN LEGS ARE LOWERED.

RUSSIAN TWIST HOLDING MED BALL 20 REPS ~HEAVIER IS HARDER PLEASE LISTEN TO BODY & LOW BACK. IF IT DOESN’T FEEL RIGHT THEN DO NOT DO IT.

Thank you for joining us today.  What did you think of this sequence of core exercises? leave a comment below.

If you liked these videos please share.
Keep moving your amazing body!

Shari & Nikole

Almond flour short bread cookies

Recipes

 

Almond Flour Short Bread Cookies

This almond flour shortbread is sinfully buttery, delectably tender, and oh so rich in flavor!  Almond flour is a wonderful addition to this iconic cookie recipe, adding both flavor and nutrition. It has a natural buttery and slightly nutty flavor with a high protein content, providing an ideal texture and taste that’s just divine. 

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Natural Grocers Bulk Almond Flour
  • .5 cups Bob’s Red Mill arrowroot starch
  • .5 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Coconut Sugar
  • .5 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 stick organic butter (softened, room temp – divided into 8 tablespoon pieces)
  • 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp organic almond extract (optional)

  1. Preheat the oven to 300° F

  2. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside

  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (almond flour, arrowroot starch, sugar, and salt) until well combined

  4. Using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut the butter (a few pieces at a time) into the flour-sugar mixture. Repeat the process until all 8 tablespoons are incorporated. At this stage, it is fine to still have some small lumps of butter not fully mixed in

  5. Add the vanilla and almond extracts, stirring to incorporate, and then use your hands to knead the dough until all ingredients, including the butter, are well combined

  6. With your hands, form dough into walnut-size balls, place on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and use a fork to press down in the middle of the cookies (flatten the center and shape the cookie). Place back in the oven to bake for another 5 minutes, or until golden brown

  7. Let cookies cool completely before removing from the cookie sheet. As the cookies cool, the arrowroot starch acts as a binder preventing the cookies from crumbling. When the cookies have completely cooled, transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator

Mountain Biking

Exercise

Hello Friends,

So glad you returned to see what’s new on the site. Still in progress of course :}
On some clear smoke days, I have been outside as I am sure you have as well.  Enjoying being in the element and working on my cardio and core is the best.

Let’s connect! What have you been up to this summer?  Send me a picture or a message.
Have a happy healthy day!
Namaste!