Daily Balance and Power challenge for MAY for Active Agers and all ages (May 8-13)

This month I started a daily BALANCE AND POWER challenge with my active agers. Every day is a different exercise, building up in difficulty throughout the month.

As we age we tend to lose our mobility and balance, which could lead to falls and broken bones. The national institute of Aging suggests doing balance exercises as often as you can. Balance exercises aren’t about speed. Moving slowly and taking your time to hold each position is how you will work on your balance and see improvements.

I recommend holding each exercise up to 20 seconds and then switching to the other leg. Doing each specific exercise 6 to 10 times. Listen to your body and do the best you can!

You can join me every day on IG to see the daily video https://www.instagram.com/rdevaughnfitness/ or check in with every week here on my blog.

Here are the exercises from last week May 8-13:

MONDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr_lG3fAZUq/

TUESDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsCIdrkNCsL/

WEDNESDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsEwMd-r8p5/

THURSDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsHC_6tsANc/

FRIDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsJXXuYsIfw/

SATURDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsLuSARvgYg/

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Daily Balance and Power challenge for MAY for Active Agers and all ages!

Last week I started a daily BALANCE AND POWER challenge with my active agers. Every day is a different exercise, building up in difficulty throughout the month.

As we age we tend to lose our mobility and balance, which could lead to falls and broken bones. The national institute of Aging suggests doing balance exercises as often as you can. Balance exercises aren’t about speed. Moving slowly and taking your time to hold each position is how you will work on your balance and see improvements.

I recommend holding each exercise up to 20 seconds and then switching to the other leg. Doing each specific exercise 6 to 10 times. Listen to your body and do the best you can!

You can join me every day on IG to see the daily video https://www.instagram.com/rdevaughnfitness/ or check in with every week here on my blog.

Here are the exercises from last week:

MONDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/CruB9darj97/

TUESDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/Crv1KeZu0UZ/

WEDNESDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/CryJcNkunzg/

THURSDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr1mthXNtoX/

FRIDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr3rrHjrWNT/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr6wR87NsGU/

SATURDAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr6dS8UL0nz/

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Seated Strength Upper Body workout-suitable for ALL AGES #activeagers #strength #seatedstrength

Seated Strength Upper Body workout-suitable for ALL AGES!

➡️ warm up at least 5-10 mins with cardio before doing strength training
✔️Complete all (8) exercises in a row
✔️8-12 reps for each exercise
✔️repeat for a total of 2-3 rounds
➡️ always listen to your body with the number of reps and range of motion that you do. All exercises can be done standing as well.

1. overhead press
2. bent over fly
3: bicep curl
4. bent over row
5. hammer curl
6. bent over tricep kickback
7. front raise
8. side raise

I posted a quick IG video here if you want to see each exercise:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr8f8DLOnh-/
**this video is sped up to 4x its original speed to show you all of the exercises in a short amount of time**

D I S C L A I M E R:
Not all workouts on this profile may be suited for you. Please consult your doctor if you have any medical issues, and before beginning a training or nutrition program. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk.
Rachel DeVaughn/Walk Strong Roanoke/EmpowerMoms/Rdevaughnfitness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of her online fitness videos or information shared on her channels and social media. By using her fitness workouts or information you are accepting all the terms of this disclaimer notice.

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“The Shifting Current” by Dani Pettrey

The Shifting Current JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

The Shifting Current

Title: The Shifting Current

Series: Coastal Guardians novella
Author: Dani Pettrey
Publisher: Gracie & Johnny Inc.
Release Date: May 2, 2023

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

An elusive killer. A false identity. A deadly maze of lies.

When Coast Guard Investigative Service Special Agent LOGAN PERRY’s beloved grandfather is murdered, Logan races to his hometown of Cauldron Creek, New Mexico to investigate the murder. His teammate and friend, EMMY THORTON, insists on joining him. Not a good idea—not when he loves her, but carries a secret that he knows will tear them apart.

Emmy knows Logan will pursue the investigation no matter the cost, and she won’t let the man she loves plunge into a dangerous situation alone. She needs to be at his side, even if he believes friendship is her only reason for joining him.
What looks like a robbery gone wrong rapidly shifts, drawing Emmy and Logan into a dizzying maze where nothing is as it appears. Every lead slips through their fingers as threats against them grow deadlier at each turn. Having only each other to rely on, their love for one another deepens, but will they live long enough to admit their attraction to each other?

They’re in the killer’s sights. One wrong move puts their future together and their lives on the line.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub

More Books in this Series

The Killing Tide The Crushing Depths The Deadly Shallows


MY REVIEW

This is a quick, easy to read novella story (less than 200 pages) to introduce the Coastal Guardian series.
Em, Logan and Tom are the main characters in this book and were very interesting to get to know. Steady pace and great suspense as Em and Logan try to solve his Grandfather Colt’s murder. I enjoyed reading this story and always appreciate when authors include an epilogue so friendships/relationships don’t feel rushed.
I’ve read other books by this author and books from the coastal guardians series and I have enjoyed them all! Highly recommend this clean suspense and romance novella and entire series.  I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author

Dani Pettrey

Publishers Weekly, #1 Parable, #1 Amazon, ECPA, and CBA bestselling author, Dani Pettrey has sold nearly 800,000 copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance. Her novels stand out for their wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters (Publishers Weekly), gripping storyline[s], (RT Book Reviews), and sizzling undercurrent of romance (USA Today). She researches murder and mayhem from her home in Maryland.

Connect with Dani by visiting danipettrey.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a “The Best is Yet to Come” mug, gourmet roasted coffee from NYC, and the full Coastal Guardian series including The Shifting Current in paperback!

(1) winner will receive a “The Best is Yet to Come” notebook, gel pens, and a paperback copy of The Killing Tide!

(1) winner will receive a “The Best is Yet to Come” vintage sign and a paperback copy of The Crushing Depths!

The Shifting Current JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight May 5, 2023 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on May 12, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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