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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Feel like a 10- Workout 21

I hope you are ready for a super fun, quick, yet effective workout that is going to leave you feeling like a 10! I truly enjoyed this one and it has become my go-to workout when I feel like I just don't have time to fit one in. So grab a pair of hand weights and a chair and get ready to give yourself a full body workout in under 15 minutes! Make sure you are pushing to your max so you get results!


Feel Like a 10 - Workout 21

Take 1 minute to warm up
30 seconds of jumping jacks 
30 seconds of high knees





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Monday, November 26, 2012

Evaluation Workout - Back to Basics

We are once again doing things a little different this week. I find that it is important to take a step back and assess your progress every so often, and not just in physical fitness but in all areas of life. When we take a moment to look at where we're at in terms of goals and expectations it helps us move forward and continue to push for the desires of our hearts. So this week I want you to first evaluate where you are at by doing some basic exercises, record these somewhere and then in a few weeks we will do them again and you will be able to see your progress and then figure out if you are on track to meet your goals or if you need to make adjustments. It will also help you see that even when your bodies physical transformation which is manifested on the outside may be going slower than you'd like, the inner physical transformation such as, your cardiovascular system as well as your muscle strength and endurance are improving at a quick pace. Healthy bodies start from the inside and work their way out! So with that said today (MONDAY) I want you to complete the following workout. All the moves are basic but that is to make it easier to measure in terms of improvement  Tomorrow a normal video- workout 21-  will post and we will move forward from there.  Push yourself to the max with this and give it your all!

Evaluation Workout
Get a timer or have a clock nearby
You have 40 seconds to complete each of these exercises with a 20 second rest in between each exercise.
 It is important to stick to the time to make the results effective.

Complete as many reps as you can of the following 
exercises within 40 seconds

Squat Jumps
20 sec rest

Push ups
20 sec rest

High Knees (count one knee)
20 sec rest

Sit ups or Crunches
20 sec rest

Low Jacks (jumping jacks in a slightly squatted position)
20 sec rest

Burpee
20 sec rest

Switch Lunges (alternating legs)
20 sec rest

To turn this into a full workout go through these 7 exercises again. Make sure to record your results so you can compare them in a few weeks and see where you have improved!!!



Monday, November 19, 2012

Workout #20

Aaaahhhh it's here, that week where we as Americans let our entire world revolve around food, we plan it, we cook it and then we eat it and we eat lot's of it. This week more than ever you need to committ to working out everyday! Don't fall behind during the Holidays, instead work hard and while everyone else is putting on the pounds you will be taking them off!
This workout is like workout #19. We will be doing 5 exercises 3 times through. 4 out of 5 of the exercises are combination moves so we can really capitalize on our 20 minutes or less. These combo moves make sure we are engaging as many muscles as possible. So here it is your "I'm thankful for exercise" workout!
Happy Thanksgiving!

Workout # 20
Complete this set 3 times through - My first time was 17:50

10 Slide squat w/ jack squat combo
10 V-Jumps w/ push up
20 Weighted Froggy squats w/ overhead press
20 French Press w/ knee crunch
20 Leg extension and lift

Instruction and Modification Video:



Real Time Workout:

Monday, November 12, 2012

Weekly Workout #19

Wow talk about a crazy past 3 weeks. I have had computer crashes, vacations that leave me stranded,  a hurricane with it's aftermath and house guests, I can't believe I survived! But in reality that is life and as we approach the busy holiday season we are all going to have plenty of excuses not to exercise but I challenge you to not give in. Find the time, even if it means you can only do 10 minutes, 10 minutes is better than nothing! With that said this weeks work out is one where you complete a set amount as fast as you can so for those of you feeling the time crunch instead of doing this set 3 times like instructed cut it down to 2 or even 1. You can break it up and do one set in the morning and one in the evening. Whatever it takes to keep your body moving and on track with your goals. This one was a challenge for me as I was not exercising like I should have while I was on vacation and so this kicked my tail but it was awesome!

Weekly Workout # 19
Repeat this set 3 times through as fast as you can

5 Burpee Combo moves (*new)
20 kicking Run Lunges
30 Side kicks with knee crunch (15 on each leg)
10 Reverse Push-ups
20 One Leg Ab Crunch with weight (*new)

Instruction and Modification Video:



Real Time Workout: