July 2025 Monthly Rotation

July 2025 Workout Rotation

First I was on vacation and then I hurt my back. So for most of July, I have been nursing a sore back. I took quite a few day off and then I started adding in back specific pain relief and prevention workout routines.

I continued the month with short walking treadmill workouts and  a fusion of yoga and Pilates workouts. This week, I am doing the 12-minute The FIRM Basic workouts programs.  

 

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