Sean Vigue, Author at Fit Bottomed Girls

Freaky Core Workout

Sean Vigue — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:00:13 +0000

It’s that time of year. Everyone seems to say that regardless of the season, but in fall people really mean it. Fall means cooler weather, changing leaves, hot apple cider, Halloween decorations and, yes, FREAKY workout videos! Didn’t see that last one coming, did you? I put together this quick, body-weight only workout containing some of the scariest exercises ever created. Be warned … this may be too intense for young children. When you’re busting out the “Vampire Crunch,” I don’t want to be held responsible for your child becoming scared and shielding their eyes. Exercise responsively and talk them…

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A Beautiful Sunrise Yoga Workout

Sean Vigue — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:00:48 +0000

Whenever I post a video or article featuring some variation of yoga and stretching first thing in the morning the reaction is always very favorable. Let’s face it — doing some gentle yet direct stretches as the sun rises combined with focused, deep breathing is a prescription for a day filled with good posture, energy and a body that screams, “Look at me! I’m released and ready for anything!” Well, maybe not with all the exclamation points, but you get the point: enhancing our flexibility and awareness first thing in the morning with some sunrise yoga is awesome for enjoying the…

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Top 5 Pilates Exercises for Runners

Sean Vigue — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:00:47 +0000

As I write this in late spring, where I live (at 8,000 feet in the Colorado Rockies) the snow is finally (!) beginning to melt for the final time this winter. We certainly hope so as the ground has been covered non-stop since November with the chilly white fluff. Why do I mention this? Because now we (myself and all my fellow Coloradans) can finally lace up our running shoes and head out onto the gorgeous, Aspen-packed trails and terrain. But, we won’t forget to bring along the top 5 Pilates exercises for runners which, fortunately, I’ve got for you…

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5 Best Low Back Stretches

Sean Vigue — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:00:59 +0000

No one likes low back pain and tension. I really despise it. I REALLY do. Seriously — an unexpected pinch somewhere in my lower back region and my usually positive mood will turn south like a humming bird rushing to escape our Rocky Mountain winters (this winter has been pretty extreme with 2 feet of snow last week!). Our mind and body are so connected that a disruption in one will severely disturb the other. Needless to say that lower back “pinch” makes me feel much, much older than my 41 years and limits my workouts, teaching and filming ……

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Top 5 Warm-Up Exercises for Runners

Sean Vigue — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:00:31 +0000

I’ve recently taken up trail running since moving from Florida to a much higher elevation in Colorado and have gained a new appreciation for the power of a thorough warm-up routine. Heading out on the trail, road or treadmill for that adventurous run without a proper full-body (and mind) warm-up can be a setup for disaster. Without pumping oxygen-rich blood into those muscles and loosening up the joints, tendons and ligaments, you may experience lack of concentration, extra soreness, fatigue and an overall discouraging feeling about the run. A good pre-run warm-up needs to consist of exercises and moves that gradually…

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12-Minute Fat-Burning Cardio Core Bodyweight Workout

Sean Vigue — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:00:04 +0000

We teased last year (that sounds so funny since it was just a week ago, right?) that we’d be introducing a few new things around here. One of those things is more content and workouts from some of our favorite Fit Bottomed Dudes. And you simply can’t say “favorite” and “Fit Bottomed Dudes” and have it not mean Sean Vigue. Sean has done some guest posts and workouts for us in the past, and we are SO HAPPY to now have him contributing to the site on the reg! Check out his first post below and expect more from him…

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