Thanks for stopping back by after yesterday’s “blackout”. Actually, Lindsay’s List had one of her biggest days ever and I didn’t even write a post?!?!
What does that say about me?? Hmmm…
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’re already aware that yesterday thousands (millions?) of websites across the country and world, “blacked out” as part of the campaign to oppose SOPA and PIPA.
I just used yesterday as an excuse not to blog during nap and rather, watch a Desperate Housewife rerun.
A little video to sum up what’s going on:
PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo.
The video above discusses the Senate version of the House’s Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). In the Senate the bill is called the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). SOPA has gotten more attention than PIPA because it was moving faster in the legislative process. But PIPA is just as dangerous, and now it is moving faster.
PIPA would give the government new powers to block Americans’ access websites that corporations don’t like. The bill lets corporations and the US government censor entire websites and cut sites off from advertising, payments and donations.
This legislation will stifle free speech and innovation, and even threaten popular web services like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
The bill is scheduled for a test vote in the Senate on Jan. 24th
Pretty important stuff for anyone who uses the internet IN ANY CAPACITY. Reader, writer, consumer. I’m supportive of our government and I know that God has his hand over this country, but I think the government is crossing a line.
End rant.
Let’s move on to fun, fitness stuff!!

When you’re at the gym, what move do you do to target more than one body part to save time?? I’m thinking compound moves. I’m thinking total body moves.
Here’s mine: Plié Squat with One-Armed Row
An observation: Objects in video may appear larger than they actually are. Aka, my honking nose!!
But not my biceps. Those are actually bigger in real life.
Weird.
A few guidelines:
- ANYONE can participate – blogger or not.
- If you do blog, be sure to introduce yourself AND your blog.
- Feel free to give tips on proper execution and technique.
- DON’T include a number of reps. I’ll do that part.
- If your move isn’t correct, meaning improper form or instruction, I will not be able to feature it. Do your homework and get it right!!
- On Tuesday, grab the Tuesday Trainer button, to provide your readers with an easy link to the workout! Simply copy the text in my side bar and paste it into your HTML code.
**DEADLINE for submitting moves is Monday night, the 23rd, at 8pm EST. Again, go here to learn how to upload your video!***
I’m off to go do my run on the treadmill. Something if so very wrong with having to run on a machine and not outside. Blasted cold weather!
QUESTION: Brag about yourself. Leave a link to your best post from the last two weeks. Tell me why I should read it.
splendid…lindsay
Pure2raw twins says:
love your video! pile squats are one of my favorite moves!!
we have been doing a whole how to heal acne face series on our blog that is worth reading http://www.pure2raw.com/2012/01/diet-and-foods-to-clear-acne/
but even better is our newest recipe – cookie cake http://www.pure2raw.com/2012/01/chocolate-chip-cookie-cake-recipe/
lindsaymwright says:
read the acne post and loved our openness!! And you know I have to check out the cookie cake one!! yum!
Bonnie says:
Crazy bill…we were following the news on it yesterday up here!
Alright – my FAVORITE moves…total body, compound muscle moves! Love it! Just filmed mine (yikes…I did 2 again!) and will get them up online today. :D
I’m not sure how much attention this post got, but the truth and science behind MRT (metabolic resistance training) is undeniable! I describe it here along with thoughts about the afterburn effect: http://bonnielangfitness.com/?p=6067 (and thanks for your comment on it, Linds!).
lindsaymwright says:
repinned that chart, Bon!! that was a great post!
Heather @ Better With Veggies says:
Fun theme for the week – I love these “Your Go-To” workouts so far!
As far as my favorite post, I’m excited about my series on “Run Nutrition”, hoping to help answer some questions for other runners and learn a thing or to from others! http://betterwithveggies.com/2012/01/how-to-fuel-your-running-tuesday-trainer/
lindsaymwright says:
Just read it! Need this for my 1/2 training.
Heather @ Better With Veggies says:
Oh good! With so many people training for races, I was hoping it would help! :)
Paige @ Running Around Normal says:
Ooh, I love it! And I know exactly what I’m going to do for it :)
lindsay says:
okay i was living under a rock, no idea. But then again we don’t get any TV here or US news, etc. Really! So thank you for sharing. I need to know this!
p.s.
my best link? hmmm, don’t know. Maybe my adventures in sherpa-ing? haha. http://www.cottercrunch.com/2012/01/sherpa-skills/
love you and really do MISS you!
lindsaymwright says:
loved that post! such a great wife, Lindsay!
Mattie @ Comfy and Confident says:
I love the move! I think I might try to participate in the next Tuesday Trainer. It makes me nervous to make a video, but I am going to try! eek.
ummm best post? that’s tough! I enjoyed writing this one because it shows how different my weekends are than my weekdays. There is a lot more temptation then during the week.
http://www.comfyandconfident.com/weekend-warrior/
lindsaymwright says:
PLEASE submit something!! So much fun, Mattie!
Sara says:
Thank you for the information and of your thoughts on SOPA and PIPA. I appreciate the information!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says:
I can’t wait for this one!!!
Stephanie says:
My traffic is pretty much the same, whether I post or not. I don’t know what that says about either one of us! Ha!
lindsaymwright says:
lol..so true! And I’m sure you get tons more traffic than me, Mrs. BlogHer!
Stephanie says:
Errrr…no. I doubt it. Ha! I don’t get very much traffic at all! But I love, love, love the readers that I have.
Emily says:
I want to hop on this Tuesday Trainer bandwagon, but all my moves are yoga poses :) I might have to submit some anyway!
My favorite recent post is this one: http://videosofkittens.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/setting-positive-goals/ I’m doing a 40 Day Challenge at my local yoga studio–yoga every day for 40 days (today is day 12!) This post is about setting positive goals for myself for the 40 days, instead of negatively-focused goals.
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says:
Woo hoo!! Love your move :D. I need to try that!! I think my best posts this past week have been my vlogs on my experience with disordered eating! Here is the link to my last one:
http://insweetnessandinhealth.com/2012/01/17/my-experience-with-disordered-eating-part-3/
lindsaymwright says:
Agreed! Love this series of yours!!
Amy says:
I really need to get into weight lifting. Why can’t I?
Good post of mine? How I spent my snow day!
http://runningescapades.blogspot.com/2012/01/snow-day-ice-cleats.html
lindsaymwright says:
oh fun! off to read it now!
and btw, you can totally lift! Even just small weights are better than nothing!
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says:
it’s burpee time.
nobutreally… I’ll participate again. :) tuesday trainer’s too fun to not partake!
and uhhhh hmmm.. best post?
http://www.lifeofblyss.com/2012/01/how-to-beat-the-resolutioners/
not that I play favorites or anything.
lindsaymwright says:
oh man! i remember that post! A classic!