Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

I Joined a Gym & Day #1 of Core Power Challenge

I've been debating on joining a gym for months. Ever since I started with these back issues, I knew I should join the L.A. Fitness across the street so I could go swimming. I've been swimming hold out for two reasons: It seems like a hassle and goggles give me raccoon...

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Ft. Lauderdale Family Fun

Thanks to everyone who showed interested in the Core Power Challenge I introduced yesterday! Stay tuned for full details tomorrow! I'm so excited for this! I know there are a lot of newbies around here so don't forget to check out all of our channels: Twitter...

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FABLETICS & An Awesome Challenge!

PSST: Did you catch my first Monday Workout Link Karma yesterday? The post was up late and life is s little hectic so promotion was hard to do but please check it out, add your link and check back next Monday! ...

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The Toddler Style Workout

Not a real workout you say? Think again! So since I'm starting physical therapy this week, I've still been taking it easy on the workouts until I hear more from them about what is okay. I've been stretching regularly each day, especially hips, hamstrings and lower...

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We Won Twitter! — And MUST-SEE Video This Week!

**I'm just gonna brag for ONE second! I'm really excited because this week, we won a "Tweetie Trophy" from the TwitterDC awards -- and well, what can I say? I pretty much am the Twitter account so I was really excited to receive the award! Yay! Unfortunately, I was...

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Becoming a Runner: 10 Points of Guidance

The two most popular questions I get from this blog are these: What kind of running/workout shoes do you recommend? How do I get started as a runner? A friend asked me the latter last week and I decided I should put together a post on just that. It makes me...

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