Multitasking + 9 killer kettlebell moves
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Whenever I get asked for productivity tips -especially more now that I have a little one to chase after- I share some words of wisdom that Bex was kind to bestow upon me:
STOP MULTITASKING.
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I have so many ideas and things I want to do, but I’d get a little “SQUIRREL!” (<— distracted) and find myself trying to do too many things at once. I quickly learned that by multitasking, I wasn’t really getting anything done. Now I focus on one thing at a time before moving onto the next -it was the only way I could finish the book by the deadline!- and it has helped tremendously. I have a list for each day of the things that NEED to be accomplished, things that are moderate on the priority scale, and things that can wait. I minimize multitasking, unless it’s when it’s at a time that it could come in handy…. like this morning.
Multitasking at its finest:
I have a project I’m in the midst of finishing and also wanted to get in a little cardio to complement today’s barre training, so I propped my laptop on the spin bike.
It could have been catastrophic, but ended up a successful endeavor 😉
Here’s what I’m working on:
We’re in the middle of a website revamp, and the main goal is to make the blog easy to navigate and to find things after they’re published. The fitness section is going to be organized into muscle group and type of workout, and the recipe page will be categorized for each type of dish and meal component. I work hard to make awesome content for you guys, and it’s a bummer that once I publish it, it seems to disappear into thin air and is difficult (even for me!) to find again, unless I consult the Googles. The goal for the revamp is to remedy all of this and make the blog much easier to use and navigate, so I’ve been working on organizing 3,700 posts. It will all be worth it in a few weeks!
You’ll be able to click “Fitness” and then “Kettlebell workouts” and something like this will pop up:
I made that little guide because I was thinking about how intimidating kettlebells once were for me! When I first experimented with them, I thought you could just switch them out for dumbbells, but it isn’t really the case. The center of gravity is altered, so they have unique uses and exercises. Thankfully, while I taught at the resort I was able to take a kettlebell workshop so I could teach the kettlebell class, and learned a lot of awesome moves. Some of my very favorites are above!
Kettlebells are also the KING of multitasking exercise equipment. You use one and chances are that your core muscles will be challenged in addition to the muscle group you’re working.
(10) Hold it and smile like a goober?)
A little tip: don’t be afraid to ask for help at your gym if you’d like to experiment with kettlebells. A certified trainer on staff should be happy to show you some new moves and make sure you’re executing them safely.
What’s your best tip for productivity?
Any kettlebell moves you love?
Hope you enjoy the rest of your day!
xoxo
Gina
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Love the new look!
I always feel so special when I get notified for one of these…so sneaky! Haha thanks for the calendar girl, looking forward to this month’s workouts!
Great new layout!! And always awesome fitness and kitchen tips!!
Love that Ron Swanson quote! You can never go wrong with basic KB swings 🙂
Love kettlebells! But my true love is running 🙂
The layout looks great!
Love the new “packaging” of your blog, but it’s the contents that make me a faithful follower.Your insight and passion for fitness and wellness is contagious!
Great new format! Thanks for always bringing us quality content on your website. As a fitness professional and mama of a toddler myself, I truly look forward to reading it each week!
Love the new layout. I’ve followed your blog for 2 years now and I think that this new refresh is the best yet.
I love the new layout! I am especially loving following your August workout plan! Your workouts are amazing; thank you for putting them together for your readers!
LOVE the new facelift!! So fun and inviting 😀
Love love this new look! But would have stuck around with any of the old headers in place too 🙂 it’s the content that keeps me coming back. Thanks for you inspiration!
Ah yes, my favorite gem of advice…stop multitasking! I discovered it this year, and it’s a wonderful thing.
In other news, I sure do love your sneakiness! What a wonderful giveaway! Hey look… A squirrel! 😉
I’m loving the new blog layout. And I love the sneaky giveaway 😉
Love the new look of the blog…still easy to find things and user friendly. BTW…I pinned those kettle bell exercises…still need to add them into my routine…
Yay! I love the new look of the blog – clean and bright. And I love the blog!
This new image is amazing! I can tell the hard work you put in and it definitely worked!
I am looking forward to that quinoa and lentil chopped salad!
Love it!!
I’ll have to explore your new layout. Looks good so far
Yay for sneaky giveaways!
I have been following your blog for a few years now. The new layout looks great!! And I love a good sneaky giveaway…
thank you for reading for so long <3 xoxo
The new layout looks great, very “clean”. Also, thank you for the calendar, it has kept me accountable!
A heart rate monitor would be a new thing for me. I think it might be good for me to see if having to do “low impact” while I’m injured is having any “impact” at all! Oy! 🙂
PS I love the sneaky giveaways!
Love your new blog look! It almost completely mobile reader friendly. It looks like everything is lined up properly to be read on a mobile device (iPhone) by only scrolling up or down, but there’s empty space on the right side and I can still scroll left and right. My only nitpick! Otherwise love it!!
Loving the new blog! En route to Paris and will be trying to fit in your hotel workout in between pastries 😉
atta girl 🙂
The revamp looks awesome! You can never go wrong with pink, in my opinion! You are always such an inspiration, Gina….. seriously!!! Thanks for everything you do. 🙂
thank YOU so much for being here 🙂 xoxo
Gina, I love it when your smiling face pops into my mailbox! Your blog inspires me every day! I have to get my fitnessista fix.
Love the new look of the blog! 😀
Love the new, fresh look. I’m also a UofA grad, so always enjoy your Tucson posts!
I’ve been wanting to try a kettlebell workout! I’m finding myself trying all sorts of new things lately, it must be a sign. ha. I really love how the fitness is organized into sections!!! Thanks for all of your hard work, your blog is my go to blog and I love it!!
Love your blog and your workouts!! 🙂
Love the new look!
So excited to try out the kettlebell workout! Love love love your blog! So motivational and has great content! Also, the new layout looks fantastic!
Everything about your blog is absolutely fabulous! You’re an inspiration to all of us so keep up the good work! 🙂
Kettle bell and football season go great and I’d like to when the under armour heart rate moniter …… Goooo cardssss
Hooray for the new look! Love the banner and the workouts pages 🙂
I love your blog!
Great new look! Yours is definitely one of my favorite blogs to read. I look forward to every post!!
The new look is great! Thank you for everything you do Gina. I´m soo glad I found your site as it helped me through many workout ruts.
Having followed your site for years, have to say this is my favourite layout so far! I landed on your page post-face lift but pre-post and made an audible ‘Oooooo!!’ in my office. Safe to say, my colleagues heard and you now have another handful of readers here in the UK!
The new look is great, I like it a lot! Bright, clean, friendly 🙂 and easy to navigate!
I love the new look and search categories! Yay for easier to find workouts and healthy recipes!
I love the new website. It looks fantastic. Just my style Bright and Eye Catching.
I must have clicked over and saw the new blog live before you sent the post/email/checked my feedly because I thought ‘um, wait did I go to the right website?’ Seriously looks so amazing!! Fresh and professional. I’m already enjoying the ease of being able to find everything. I remember the old days (valdosta) blog days.
I like the new format 🙂 yay, giveaway!
I love kettlebells and I love the new look of the website!
Love the new look! Congrats! Your site constantly inspirese to make healthier choices. Thank you!
The new look is so clean and professional looking! Love it!
The new design is nice. The colors you used are easy on the eyes and make it feel fresh. Your website header picture is fantastic, your glowing! I’m torn with the workouts how they are laid out. I enjoy having a picture with the workout but now its more to dig through to find favorites. I do like how you have the workouts in groups, that’s awesome! Your website has always been a favorite of mine, its chucked full of knowledge and good for you information! Keep up the great work your making a difference! Thank you.
I would love to win!
LOVE the new layout! You are so creative and motivating!! Just look at that big smile as you are doing the Kettlebell workout. Looks fun, I’ll try it!!!