Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Simple 7-Minute HIIT Workout & Core Power Day #6
Hello everyone! So for today's challenge, I'm delivering an easy workout that you can modify for your own use. I am going to do the whole thing but feel free to eliminate any of the moves if you choose. Most of these include core but, pick and choose what works for...
Links I Love & Core Power Day #5
Can you tell it's still freezing out? We're dealing with about 7 degrees here in the DC-area -- how about you? I'm just glad I was not in Atlanta for that awful traffic jam! Don't Miss: Swimming, Physical Therapy & Recovery Ogar Strong: On Kevin Ogar, the...
Swimming, Physical Therapy & Core Power Day #4
** Don't miss my new post on Kevin Ogar, the Crossfit athlete who was paralyzed this month during a competition. It's heartbreaking but his words just days later will inspire you. ...
Ogar Strong: On Kevin Ogar – The Crossfit Athlete Who Was Paralyzed
I have to talk about Kevin Ogar. I've been thinking about him for some time but wasn't sure what to say. If you don't know, Kevin is the Crossfit athlete who was paralyzed from the waist down after a failed lift at a recent competition. He was performing a snatch and...
Positive Sweat Power & The Importance of Mixing It Up (Core Power Challenge Day #3)
Can I tell you how much I LOVE being back in a public gym? My only gym for months has been the little one in our apartment when I'm nearly always alone. LA Fitness is fresh, new and full of people who love to sweat! It made me feel revitalized just being among fitness...
Snow Olympics on the National Mall & Core Power Challenge Day #2
It was cold, cold, cold this weekend but that didn't stop me from heading out to the National Mall for a round of Snowlympics with Back on My Feet. While my toes felt like blocks of ice, it was a blast to go out, play photographer and watch our guys have a blast with...