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Haley Jones
Mandy Jones & Haley Jones, two fitness freaks and friends talk life, sports, reality tv, fitness and how to be better humans.
Special Guest - Founder and CEO of CPR Choice - Cheryl Smith. Cheryl is a California girl, but has been a Tennessean since 2005
She taught her first Step Aerobics class when she was 15 and has been teaching Zumba for the past 9 years. When she is not dancing, she runs CPR Choice, a premier CPR, First Aid and Safety training provider. She started her company out of the Bonus Room of her house in 2005 and now owns and operates 5 locations in Tennessee and Colorado that train 20,000 people. Cheryl and Mandy taught together at NFC and she knows how to put together a fun, challenging dance class that will kick your booty. We are beyond grateful that she is carving out a few minutes to chat with us today!
Cross Training: Not all Diamonds & Rose by Dave Quinn
Finishers:
Cheryl: Atomic Habits, Have fun dancing, Get CPR certified
Mandy: Cocaine Cowboys - Netflix
Haley: Betsy's Nutrition Recipes
This is episode 63 and today we CROSS TRAIN!! Because everyone needs some more cross training in their life! For this month’s Cross Training, we read What Happened to You a conversation about trauma by THE Oprah Winfree and Dr.Bruce Perry.
Next Cross Training Book: Not All Diamond's and Rose by Dave Quinn
Finishers:
Mandy: The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkan
Haley: Drybar Single Shot Round Brush
FITNESS MAGIC!!! Fitness Magic - Real Hot Yoga - Tone and Sculpt
Real Hot Yoga says "Our focus is fitness based yoga with a variety of challenging classes to help you meet your fitness goals. You’re going to get a great workout, sweat like never before, burn a ton of calories, and FEEL GREAT! Whether your primary goal is to lose weight, increase your strength, increase flexibility, reduce stress, or get healthy, real hot yoga will help you reach it!"
Cross Training - What Happened to You - Oprah & Bruce Perry
Finishers
Mandy: Ninja Products
Haley: Maid on Netflix
I can’t believe we are saying this - but it is Bachelorette season AGAIN! Even if you aren’t a bachelor nation fan - we hope you will stick around to listen because I think you will still enjoy the chatter. Background… Michelle came in late to Matt James season last year. Everyone loved her. She is a teacher from Minnesota. Again, listen in, we think the convo is fun regardless if you watch the show.
Currently Cross Training with: What Happened to You by Oprah & Dr. Bruce Perry
Finishers:
Mandy: Taylor Leonhardt
Haley: Bond Street Laptop Backpack - I bought it at Staples in Knoxville for $80 or $90 dollars - not $158 as this link says... but this was the quickest exact match I could find online.
So, this weather has got us all in our feels about Fall - from what we love to what we hate. One of us does not get the pumpkin spice craze while the other still remains obsessed with chili. Do you know who is who?
Currently Cross Training with: What Happened to You by Oprah & Dr. Bruce Perry
Finishers:
Mandy: The Way Down - Gwen Shamblem on HBO Max
Haley: The Mask Matters - Get a Mask you Like. Here is the one Haley liked for flying across country. (She acknowledges that this finisher is basic in every way INCLUDING the recommended mask).
In Episode 53, I shared Mandy's fitness journey or my fitimony, as it were. If you haven’t listened - go take a listen! So today it is Haley’s turn!!
Currently Cross Training With: What Happened to You by Oprah and Dr Bruce Perry
Finishers:
Mandy: Only Murders in the Building on Hulu
Haley: @harmonize_beauty - Instagram
This is a very special Cross Training Episode! Even if you haven’t read Sum It Up by Pat Summitt - hang around, we think you will still enjoy it!!
Next Cross Training Book: What Happened to You by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey
Finishers
Mandy: Suspect (a podcast by Wondery)
Haley: lululemon
Back in the day September was always when all the new shows came out and I just remember being in college waiting for the premieres of all our faves. There are A LOT of TV shows out there… in 2020 there were 493 different series available to watch. We all have our faves (old and new) so... we are having fun today with a round of "Would you rather" - TV Edition.
Cross Training With - Sum It Up by Pat Summit
Finishers:
Mandy - Massy Arias (See here on IG)
Haley - Iko Iko (My Bestie) (Imanbek Remix) (Song - great for a warmUp or a vibe change)
Today we Jen Beyt Coffin in on with use and we COULD NOT BE MORE PUMPED to share this awesome person with you!
Haley first met Jen several years back at Glowing Body. Jen literally transformed how Haley thought about yoga and her core especially during yoga practice. Fast forward, we went to one of her classes last week, so check out last week’s fitness magic episode, episode 55 - to hear about our Wheel Yoga experience.
Cross Training: Sum it Up by Pat Summitt
Finishers:
Jen: Get a yoga wheel - Dharma yoga wheel
Mandy: Zappos
Haley: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Making the Team
WE ARE PUMPED about this week's episode as we dive into a little Fitness Magic and share our experience taking wheel yoga at the Glowing Body yoga studio. It was simply amazing!!
Currently Cross Training with - Sum It Up by Pat Summit
Finishers:
Mandy - Costco's 7 Layer Dip
Haley - Mid-Morning Snack: 1 cup coffee, 1 scoop chocolate whey protein, 1 Tbs peanut or almond butter, (Haley also adds water to make it bigger)
Welcome to Episode 54! We are thrilled to have you back with us on this Cross Training episode discussing our latest book of choice - The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande.
Our next cross training book: Sum It Up by Pat Summitt
Finishers:
Mandy - Brunchwithbabs Instagram Account
Haley - White House Black Market Jeans
It has been brought to our attention that we have talked a LOT about fitness and other people’s fitness journeys BUT we have not shared our own fitness journeys…. So TODAY…. We are hearing from the BodyAttack, BodyFlow, Treadmill loving queen herself - Mandy!!!
Cross Training - The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
Finishers:
Mandy - Full Length Shirts (we are not sure where to tell you to get these because it seems they do not exist right now 😂)
Haley - The Chair on Netflix
Jonesercisepod is ONE YEAR OLD!!! We are pumped. Listen in as we reflect on the past year including our favorite episodes, those we don't enjoy as much and where we hope to be a year from now.
Cross Training The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
Finishers
Mandy: Matcha Japanese Tea Powder
Haley: Trader Joes’ Coffee Ice Cream
Today is a FITNESS MAGIC episode (cue air horn)! For our fitness magic this month we tried Indoorphins! It is an online workout program that offers live and virtual workouts. The owner and trainer Charlier Curtis. Listen in to hear our thoughts.
Cross Training: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
Finishers
Mandy: Adopo Pizza
Haley: Albany Park Furniture
This is a "cross training" episode!! We are talking "Living With a Seal" by Jesse Itzler. Even if you DID NOT read the book, we know you will love this conversation. Also, if you are looking to mix up your workouts or take yourself WAY out of your comfort zone - this is a good listen and the book is a great read.
Next Cross Training - The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, we will discuss it September 3rd
Finishers
Mandy: NorthFace Bucket Hats (Mandy also has one from Costco, but likes her NorthFace one better)
Haley: Hulu (Haley just discovered you can watch shows like the Bachelorette and Married At First Sight WITHOUT commercials - Welcome to the party Haley 😉).
Well - just like that the 2021-22 school year is upon us. We talk our do's and don'ts when it comes to school as well as play a game of "Would you Rather - School Edition".
Cross Training: Living With a Seal by Jesse Itzler - to be discussed on the episode that drops August 6th.
Finishers:
Mandy: Auction off a Parking Spot
Haley: Kahoot and Ted Ed
We are PUMPED to be talking the 2020 (happening in 2021) Olympic Games!!! We discuss some of our favorite events, who we are most rooting for and a whole bunch of "sometimes nothing". 😉
Currently Cross Training with: Living With a Seal by Jesse Itzler
Finishers
Mandy: Louise Penny - the Armand Gamache Series 16 books! (17th comes out in August 2021)
Haley: Icarus - Award Winning Documentary, see it on Netflix
We felt like it was time for some more good news. So, here we go. Mandy and Haley share and discuss some fun and good news stories from around the world.
Currently Cross Training with: Living With a Seal by Jesse Itzler
Finishers:
Mandy - Good News Movement on Instagram
Haley - Chargers (NFL Team) Tik Tok Account
It is getting hot in here.... this episode is a #fitnessmagic episode discussing our latest fitness adventure. We went to HOTWORX - "a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute Isometric workout or a 15-minute HIIT." Listen in as we discuss what we loved and what we could have lived without.
Currently "Cross Training" with: Living With a Seal by Jesse Itzler
Finishers:
Mandy - What if Jesus was serious about... Prayer by Skye Jethani
Haley - Carter Sports Therapy
It is time to "Cross Train"!! In this episode we discuss our thoughts and take aways from the book "The Secret History of Wonder Woman" by Jill Lepore.
Next Cross Training book: Living with a Seal by Jesse Itzler (We will talk about it on the podcast that drops August 5).
Finishers:
Mandy: Cell Phone Stand
Haley: ABLE
We have a really cool episode today with our guest Zack Kramer. Zack Kramer has been working out and staying fit since his football days in high school and college. During Seminary he found CrossFit and eventually started competing and coaching the sport. He later moved to Knoxville and opened Scruffy City CrossFit (where Haley first met Zach). Scruffy City morphed into Trinity Strength as we started doing more than just CF. He is now totally remote, coaching athletes to help them get top quality holistic and individualized training. He focuses with his athletes on Breath, Nutrition, and Strength Training with a mobility basis.
Cross Training: The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore
Finishers:
Zack: Breath by James Nestor, Civilized to Death by Christopher Ryan, AMA short film by Julie Gautie
Mandy: Colt's Chocolate Company
Haley: The Handmaid's Tale
Do you remember all those fitness fads/schemes/gimmicks? Did you do any of them?? Did you see that Geico commercial during the Super Bowl with Billy Blanks from Tae Bo? Well, it made us start thinking, where are they now?? In this episode we discuss Billy Blanks & Tae Bo, Tony Horton & P90x, as well as Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda. Oh, and as always we also talk about... nothing. 😉
Currently Cross Training With: The Secret History of Wonder Women by Jill Lepore
Finishers:
Mandy - Rachel Meaders on Instagram
Haley - Ancient Lore Village
This is a #fitnessmagic episode that is truly like no other workout we have ever done. Ijams Nature Center has an outdoor workout space called the "Primal Playground". From their website, Ijams Nature Center states, “The Ijams Primal Playground is a green workout space for everyone. People who exercise in nature do so at a higher intensity level and are better stewards of the environment. Ijams created the Primal Playground to give people of all fitness levels an opportunity to exercise in nature using natural equipment and challenge themselves in unique ways.” In this episode we talk about our experience trying out the Primal Playground.
Currently Cross Training with: The Secret History of Wonder Women by Jill Lepore
Finishers:
Mandy - To Live and Die in LA
Haley - Just get the Weigel’s Gas (there's no link for this) 🤪
This is a "Cross Training" episode discussing our thoughts and reflections on the book, "I am Malala" by Malala Yousafzai. Our goal is whether you read the book or not, the conversation will be interesting and engaging.
Next Cross Training book - The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore (we will discuss it on the episode that drops July 2nd)
Finishers:
Mandy: Yosemite National Park
Haley: Pick of the Litter - Netflix
In honor of Summer officially kicking off this weekend, we are going to talk all about SUMMER today. From our dream vacations to our most loved ones as well as our favorite snacks and workouts and basically everything else you never wondered about how we think of summer. 😁😉😏
Currently cross training with: I am Malala to be discussed on our next episode dropping Friday, June 4th.
Finishers:
Mandy - Shutterfly Photo Books
Haley - Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable on Netflix
TODAY IS - GAME DAY!!! We are calling today's game Guess Who - Disney Edition. We chose Disney characters because we felt like Disney is pretty universal. Try to guess them and post your scores to let us know how you did.
Cross Training - I am Malala
Finishers
Mandy: Even the Rich - In God we Lust
Haley: Nothing Too Fancy
This is a Fitness Magic episode discussing Les Mills and Les Mills On Demand. Both of us drank the Les Mills "Kool Aid" years ago and now also dabble in the Les Mills On Demand platform. Just like other fitness magic episodes we tell you who we think it is for, pros and cons as well as give it an overall rating.
Currently Cross Training with: I am Malala (to be discussed in the June 4th episode).
Finishers:
Mandy: Counter Clock (Podcast)
Haley: Eat, Teach & All the Things (Podcast)
WOO... do we go for it in this episode!!?! 😬 This is a "cross training" episode where we discuss on thoughts and takeaways from Malcolm Gladwell's book, Outliers. AND WE GET INTENSE... and slightly LONG winded. If you make it to the end, drop a 👂🏻for us on instagram.
NEXT CROSS TRAINING BOOK: I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
Finishers:
Mandy: Justified - Originally on FX, now on Hulu
Haley: Apashe - DJ - this links you to a 30 minute long mix, but he has plenty of other stuff to check out
We are getting excited about the warm weather and boat season just around the corner so we today’s episode is all about Summertime Jams! Check out our individual and combined playlists on the Jonesercisepod Spotify.
Currently Cross Training with: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell - we will discuss it on the Episode that drops May 7th.
Finishers:
Mandy: The Rosie Project
Haley: Morph Primer and Mascara
OUR FIRST GUEST!!!! Reece Foster - She was born and raised in South Knoxville, TN. Has been involved with Group Fitness for almost 30 years. She has taught over 6 types of classes. She gets paid to be a nurse at Parkwest Hospital - but she is most famous for her amazing wife, mother, and friend skills! We are FLATTERED that she is a fan of the show and are pumped to have her as our first guest!!
Cross Training - Outliers by Malcom Gladwell - we will discuss on the episode that goes live May 7th.
Finishers:
Reece - Get your goldendoodle a legit groomer.
Mandy - Don't Watch the show Yellowstone
Haley - CluedUpp Games
Obviously, we don’t want to make light of the covid-19 catastrophe. We know that thousands lost their lives, lost loved ones, lost jobs, lost sanity! BUT - we do think there are some things that we were forced to change that some may argue, are changed for the better! Listen in as we take a second to reflect back and consider some of these positive changes.
Currently Cross Training with: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
Finishers
Mandy: Pursuit Digital
Haley: Landing House
This is a #fitnessmagic episode where we discuss our experience trying aerial yoga at local boutique studio in Maryville, TN called Studio P. We had a blast and it was totally NOT what we thought it would be like. Listen in to hear all about it.
Currently Cross Training with: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (to be discussed on the episode that drops May 7th).
Finishers:
Mandy: Vuori - Super cool athleisure-wear
Haley: Canva - the place to create nearly ANYTHING when it comes to graphic design
This is a "cross training" episode where Mandy and Haley discuss their thoughts and takeaways on the book "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly.
NEW cross training book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (to be discussed on the podcast that drops May 6)
Finishers:
Mandy - Nate Bargatze - The Greatest Average American on Netflix
Haley - The GIST USA - Instagram Account
It is game day!!! Today we are playing another round of "would you rather". Because awards season is upon us we felt discusses entertainment icons was only appropriate. From Justin Timberlake vs. Justin Beiber to CSI vs. Law and Order, we have you covered.
Currently Cross Training with: Hidden Figures - to be discussed in episode 32 that drops April 2nd.
Finishers:
Mandy: Ted Lasso
Haley: Air Pods (have you heard of them?? 😂)
The US is the world's largest health and wellness market, with 41,370 clubs, and an annual growth rate of 4.5% (pre-Covid). Industry revenue is growing at a slightly higher rate of 8.4% and is currently estimated at $35 billion.
Within this industry are several options (virtual, online, wearable, outside, big box and boutique) We are going to look at how the Big Box gym compares and competes with the Boutique experience.
Also, there is a hilarious tangent at the end about school pick up lines.
Current Cross Training: Hidden Figures (Discussed on the podcast that drops April 2nd).
Finishers:
Mandy - Haribo Gummy Bears
Haley - Skinny Dipped Almonds
Fitness Magic time!! This episode is all about Mandy's and Haley's experience trying out Title Boxing Club in Knoxville, TN for the first time. Hear them discuss who they think it is for as well as how they think it stacks up against some of the other fitness magic experiences they have had.
Cross Training - Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly to be discussed on the episode that drops April 2nd.
Finishers:
Mandy - Just Bare Chicken Chunks - Mandy gets them at Costco
Haley - Outdoor Running Workouts on the Peloton App
In this #crosstraining episode, Mandy and Haley discuss their thoughts on the book, "The Coddling of the American Mind". Haley was not a huge fan while Mandy seemed to enjoy it a bit more. This is definitely more fit-seriousness than fit-tainment, BUT we think the discussion overall is worthwhile. Did you read it? If so tell us what you thought on Instagram.
New Cross Training Book: Hidden Figuresby Margot Lee Shetterly - We will break it down on the episode that drops April 2nd.
Finishers:
Mandy - Fitness Dice
Haley - Bradley's Chocolate Peppermint Patties
The moment you have been waiting for 😉.... we created a workout a playlist! Mandy and Haley present some of their top picks for a workout playlist. Go check out the Jonesercisepod Spotify to check out our playlists**.
Also, here is Joanna Prancercise that Mandy mentioned while talking about her ankle weights.
Cross Training - Coddling of the American Mind, to be discussed on the episode that drops March 5th.
Finishers:
Mandy - Liquid IV
Haley - The_Fittest_Wizard on Instagram
**Haley was not able to find the 2nd song on her playlist on Spotify. The song is called "Fight for This Love" (Ultrabeat Remix) onn the Ultimate NRG album
This an episode full of our thoughts on some of our favorite current reality TV shows. Mandy talks "American Idol" and Haley talk MTV's "The Challenge". Later we discuss how our predicted final four in "The Bachelor" compare to who is actually still standing. Also, we round robin on all things Housewives. Finally, Haley makes yet another pitch for "Married at First Sight".
Current "Cross Training" to be discussed on the March 5th episode - The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt
Finishers:
Mandy - Tom Brown's Body - Podcast
Haley - To Sell Is Human by Dan Pink
This is a #FitnessMagic episode all about Jazzercise!!! We finally got to go and take a Jazzercise class - the program that is one of the inspirations for our namesake!! We had a great time. The music, the moves and the no mirrors atmosphere made this class a lot of fun. Listen in to hear all about our experience.
Current Cross Training Book: The Coddling of the American Mind (to be discussed on the the episode that drops Friday, March 5).
Finishers:
Mandy: Harriet (the movie)
Haley: Cocoringa Hot Chocolate
Cross training time! (AKA Jonesercise book club). This is our first official cross training episode. Each Month we will be reading a book and the January book was Educated by Tara Westover. Warning - this episode is not as much "easening" as normal as we unintentionally picked a book that brought about some heavy conversation. Despite this, we hope the conversation brings something positive your way!
FEBRUARY BOOK - The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt & Greg Lukianoff
--> We will "cross train" with this book on the episode that drops Friday, March 5th.
Finishers:
Mandy - Wednesday Sisters by Meg White Clayton
Haley - Married at First Sight
It is GAME TIME today! In this episode Mandy & Haley play another game of “Would you Rather”?? (Check out episode 5 for our first game of "would you rather" or episode 12 called "turkey or ham", a Thanksgiving themed sister to "would you rather?"). In this episode we dive deep and ask the hard questions, like "would you deal with the guy that walks around with a gallon of water or the guy that carries his gym bag everywhere??" Look, we know these are tough questions, but someone has got to answer them.
REMEMBER - THE NEXT EPISODE (dropping Friday, February 5th) is a "cross training" episode where we discuss our current book - "Educated" by Tara Westover AND we announce our next book.
Finishers:
Mandy - Eitan Bernath
Haley -Peloton App Stretching Classes (favorites are the 10-min post-run stretches - but these can be done at anytime and/or after an workout)
This podcast episode is a little different but was inspired by some listeners. We talk bodyweight movement and some of our favorite movements to gain strength without "pumping iron". Let us know if you love it, hate it, or are indifferent. If nothing else, go google a "turkish get up" and tell us what you think.
As always we are on instagram @jonesercisepod
Finishers:
Mandy: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (Book)
Haley: Head and Heart, Joel Curry Featuring MNEK (Song)
Mandy and Haley tried CYCLEBAR. Hear all about it in this episode from the overall experience to the music to who they think might love it must, they break it down.
Haley warmups with some NFL talk - hint: she is sad. Mandy tells all about her newest Les Mills certification training - GRIT ... which was the inspiration for her finisher this week: Burpees...
Finishers:
Mandy - Burpees...
Haley - Water into Wine and her favorite wine there - FYI
TWENTY!!!!!
Finding Mrs James - #sometimesnothing is exactly what we talk about about on this #realitycheck episode about #TheBachelor.
Even if you don’t watch the bachelor this one is fun. Hear Mandy and Haley discuss some of the ladies as well as what they think could be good first dates at the resort where the show is being filmed. Listen in to hear the verdict about whether or not Mandy & Haley think partner yoga makes for a great first date. Hint - the verdict on that one is abundantly clear for both of them. (Insert smirking emoji).
Finishers:
Mandy - Tika the Iggy (An Instgram & Tik Tok Account that will make you so happy)
Haley - The Dawn Wall (Netflix Documentary that is totally inspiring)
Resolutions? Do you do them? Mandy and Haley discuss their thoughts. Also, "Cross Training" a new segment is introduced!! "Cross Training" is the Jonesercise Book Club!!!
Our first book is "Educated" by Tara Westover. On the Jonesercise podcast that drops on February 5, 2021 we will discuss that book and announce our next read.
Regarding Goal Setting:
Books/Authors Mentioned at the beginning of the Pod related to "leveling up"/goal setting/self growth:
For General Mindset: Anything by Wayne Dyer is great. Also Brene Brown is great!
For true-life inspiration stories: Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins and Finding Ultra by Rich Roll.
For practical action/tips: Atomic Habits by James Clear
Mandy's 3:
1 - Avoid "shoulding"
2 - Make it measurable
3 - Be Transparent/Get accountable - tell someone who has a vested interest in your success (and will do so with love)
Haley's 3:
1 - Focus on wins
2 - Get Real --> focus on outcomes and how you will feel once the hard thing is done
3 - Believe it
Finishers:
Mandy - Pajamas: Soma & Barefoot Dreams
Haley - Madewell Jeans
In this episode Mandy and Haley play a game they made up - "Sing or Spell" - Holiday Edition! (Kind of like "Truth or Dare").
Choose Sing - you will have to sing the next line to the provided Christmas Carol. Choose spell - you will have to spell a holiday word. Let us know what you think!
Finishers:
Mandy - Brooklyn 99
Haley - Bode Hotel in Chattanooga
Rowing, Weightlifting and Treadmill time = Mandy and Haley testing out the #fitnessmagic of Orange Theory Fitness. In this episode we tell all about our experience giving this workout a try. Haley loved it until 70's rock started playing - just kidding, but not really. Mandy was not so happy with having to do the treadmill last, but once she got on there, she got her second wind and she when CRAY. Overall, it was a lot of fun. Listen in to hear all the details.
Finishers:
Mandy - Christmas Offerings Album by Third Day
Haley - One of Brene Brown's Podcasts: Unlocking Us
In true #fitnessfreak fashion, Mandy and Haley geek out over step aerobics... once alive and thriving now nearly dead Mandy schools us on how this awesome fitness modality was the direct result of a personal injury. Haley talks of her love for step and reminisces about her favorite group fitness class to date - freestyle step with Elgin while living in Atlanta.
Finishers:
Mandy - Good News Sister Podcast
Haley - YouTube Hair Tutorials with Milabu
Mandy and Haley rate took a barre class at Neighborhood Barre and give their feedback on how many “tucks” it deserves. We talk Christmas decorations, shoes, and a lot of other ‘nothing’.
Finishers:
Mandy - Sorrel Boots
Haley - Psycho-Cybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz
By way of a "Realty Check" segment we meet Hazel the Ringmaster! Listen in to hear how Haley got into wrestling what she learned about herself through it!
Finishers:
Mandy - All things retro, for example:
Nelly and BelBivDeVoa
Haley - Bebe Rexha "The Way I Are"
Get some good vibrations while listening to Mandy and Haley rate F45 - their newest Fitness Magic field trip. We also go down the TikTok rabbit hole - apologize on the front end. 😬🤣
Mandy's Finisher: For the dog lover in your life... Noble Pawtraits
Haley's Finisher: Check out Marlon Woods on Instagram.
What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Any food favorites? Haley and Mandy talk about Thanksgiving plans and play "Would you Rather" - Thanksgiving Edition! It being 2020 and all, be know Thanksgiving is still a few weeks ago, but there is no time like the present to talk about the food on this special day that brings us OH SO MUCH JOY!! Let us know your favorites on Instagram!!!
Finishers:
Mandy - The Pioneer Woman
Haley - RHOSLC
"Im just going to punch and kick." actual quote from Mandy during our kickfit class at Bullman's. In this episode we discuss our experience trying one of the kickboxing classes at Bullman's Kickboxing and Krav Maga and provide our fitness magic rating in the form of boxing gloves. Also, Mandy and Haley wrap up October #corechallenges and announce their November challenges.
During the WarmUp Haley gives a brief summary of her experience trying out Bash Boxing while in DC for a real estate conference. Mandy's WarmUp was a book recommendation: Anxious People by Fredrich Backman.
Finishers:
Mandy - Next Page Books - A bookstore what Mandy loves.
Haley - Fleet Feet Knoxville - a great place to get workout shoes but also to talk with people who know how to get the best shoe fit. Not kidding - it is worth the time... it is FREE!!
Mandy and Haley catch up on NFL news including some highlights you MUST go check out as well as Haley's experience in Nashville watching her Steelers play Mandy's Titans. Plus we give a brief "reality check" with our latest thoughts on The Bachelorette. Finally, we talk Halloween and some favorite costumes. Be on the look on the lookout on our instagram for a behind the scenes look at Mandy's Halloween costume stash.
NFL Highlights we Mentioned:
DK Metcalf is AMAZING
Daniel Jones and THE FALL of a lifetime
Finishers:
Mandy - Coaches and Fargo
Haley - Brushy Mountain
Listen in as we rate the Fitness Magic of the Guild Pilates Studio. One thing we know for sure is we want to go back - but find out why! Additionally, we talk more books and Real Housewives favorites.
Go check out The Guild here.
Mandy’s Finisher - https://fredrikbackmanbooks.com/
Haley’s Finisher - https://fortheloveofmoney.com/
This is definitely a #sometimesnothing episode. 🤣💁🏻 Mandy and Haley discuss their thoughts about the season premiere of The Bachelorette. Not a recap by any means - just two fitness freaks discussing their greatest "takeaways" from night one. In the process some "philosophical questions" come up like, "Do you believe in love at first sight?" and "Is being a 'momma's boy' a good thing?". Message us on instagram and let us know your thoughts on instagram.
Finisher:
Mandy - In the spirit of the season, go get some pumpkins.
Haley - Check out Nelly on Dancing With the Stars - you will love his energy... give at least a minute.
In episode 7 Haley and Mandy rate the Fitness Magic of Thrive Functional Fitness. Thrive is a cool boutique gym housed in an former car repair shop - hence the garage door ranking system.
Haley gives us some shopping "advice" while Mandy encourages us all to get outside. Finally, we update you on our #corechallenge progress.
ALSO - PREPARE YOURSELF - Tuesday, October 13th is episode 1 of the Bachelorette. In episode 8 we will be talking our "take-aways" from the season premiere. It is sure to be interesting.
Haley and Mandy discuss the Peloton app and rate its Fitness Magic based on music, difficulty, residual effect, atmosphere and ease of access. New October Core Challenges are set and a new word is introduced in the Jonesercise vocabulary.
Finishers:
Mandy is obsessed with the Williams Family on Insta @thewilliamsfam - check it out and tag @jonesercisepod in your favorite video!
Haley is begging us to go to Realtor.com for real estate searches and explains best when looking for accurate and timely information.
Don't forget to share your October Core Challenge with us Instagram @jonesercisepod
Haley and Mandy quiz each other on fitness preferences - burpees or mountain climbers? Music or no music? Teach or Take? See whose side you land on!
Finisher Links:
Find all books by Shari Lapena here (Mandy’s book recommendation this week)
Get hype with Haley’s new fave song Giants by Neoni
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"Fitness Magic" and good news. A listener requested we try out Beachbody on Demand and report back. Well, we did just that. About 10 on demand classes later, we discuss our first impressions of the programming, the instructors, and of course the jams. Also, since 2020 is notoriously not the best year of all time by any means, we teach share 3 noteworthy news stories that maybe more of us would have heard had all the other craziness not gone down.
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Mandy and Haley share how they met back in the day and how COVID-19 has instrumental in the creation of Jonesercise. Also, in this episode listen has Mandy and Haley challenge each other to a game of trivia. The loser donates to the charity of the winner's choice. Finally, we touch base on our core challenges and finish up with some recommendations for athletic shoes, a favorite snack and NFL related podcast that will make you laugh out loud.
Mandy and Haley share their experience with trying out the fitness boutique "Core Change" - from how to register, to what to wear as well as our overall rating, in sticky socks, of course. (Trust us, it will make sense once you listen). They also talk their favorite books both non-fiction and fiction at the current moment. Finally, Mandy & Haley update your on their core challenges progress.... one of them is rocking it... the other, not so much. 😏 Enjoy and let us know what you think.
Who are Mandy and Haley and what the ??? is Jonesercise? Plus Mandy and Haley discuss their thoughts on the recent drame RHOBH, the upcoming football season and a few challenges they are taking on.