Last week (and hopefully this week) I did this Leg workout twice.
I got my inspiration from Itty Bits of Balance 10-10-10 leg workout - Which you can find HERE
I did 25 minutes on the bike at about 60-80% of my max heart rate (Max HR =220-age)
Then I cranked up the levels and sprinted for 1 minute
I did 10 of Each - 2 sets
Sumo Squats
Front Lunges (5 each leg)
Side Lunges (5 each leg)
Then I did 10 reps, 2 sets of each of these
Calf Raises
The we get a little Jane Fonda
Outer Thigh Lift (10 each leg)
Inner Thigh Lift (10 Each)
I finished by doing as many sit ups as I can
and then stretching
Monday, November 28, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Don't Believe Everything you See
Britney Spears allowed the pre-altered images of her Candies Ad's to be released
To remind girls and women to be realistic about their body image
and remember... You can't believe everything you see.
Photoshop can do wonders for your figure.
Im pretty sure they even made her forearm skinnier...
Thursday, November 24, 2011
15 minute full Body
Do it.
You have a spare 15 minutes, I know you do - you're surfing the internet!
CLICK HERE
Click the link to find out how many reps, sets or how long to hold each move.
Let me know what you think!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Girl's Got Legs
Did you ever notice that Carrie Underwood has killer legs??
Well besides eating a very strict vegetarian diet, eating 1500 calories a day
and Doing cardio such as running and kickboxing 3 times a week...
Here are some of the very same leg exercises she does.
Back Lunges with a Bicep Curl
From a standing position, step backwards into a deep lunge, then come back into a standing position, while also doing a bicep curl with free weights. Do 15 for each leg for two or three sets.
From a standing position, step backwards into a deep lunge, then come back into a standing position, while also doing a bicep curl with free weights. Do 15 for each leg for two or three sets.
Front Lunges with a Torso Twist
Holding a medicine ball in front on you, step forward into a front lunge, then twist sideways in the direction of the lunge (if you lunge with your right leg, twist towards the right). Do 15 for each leg for two or three sets.
Holding a medicine ball in front on you, step forward into a front lunge, then twist sideways in the direction of the lunge (if you lunge with your right leg, twist towards the right). Do 15 for each leg for two or three sets.
Jump Squats
From the squat position, jump into the air as high as you can, landing back into the squat position. Repeat for 20-25 reps.
From the squat position, jump into the air as high as you can, landing back into the squat position. Repeat for 20-25 reps.
Prone Bridge on a stability ball
As you’re lying face down, place your bent elbows on the stability ball with your body completely straight behind you, belly down, feet on the floor, balanced on your toes. Once balanced, hold the position for as long as you can. Build up your reps as you get stronger.
As you’re lying face down, place your bent elbows on the stability ball with your body completely straight behind you, belly down, feet on the floor, balanced on your toes. Once balanced, hold the position for as long as you can. Build up your reps as you get stronger.
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Burn 100 Calories in just a couple minutes
Im not sure if the calorie count on this is completely accurate
But doing this 2-3 times a day cant hurt.
I have been doing it about twice a day for the last 3 days
and even if Im not actually burning hundreds of calories it feels great
Its quick, fairly easy
(although I resort to girl pushups half way through)
gets your heart rate up
and works a lot of key muscle groups - legs, arms, tummy.
And even in a few days of doing my coordination is getting better and I can already do 2-3 more push ups (real ones) than before!!
For the rest of the week I challenge you to do this circuit 2 times a day.
Let me know how you feel!!
{make sure when doing squats to stick your butt out behind you like you are sitting on a chair, you want to be able to see your toes}
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Mcrib = McGROSS
The McRib is back and it usually comes with a lot of hype
But before you go pick one of these up maybe you should know whats in it....
Among the 70 chemical ingredients that only exist in a lab there is a one that is BANNED in Europe and Australia
Azodicarbonamide
-used to bleach the flour in the bun it is also used to manufacture yoga mats and the soles of shoes
it is also a "respiratory sensitizer" that potentially contributes to asthma through occupational exposure!
oh yeah and its not even made out of animal rib...
its pig heart, tripe and scaled stomach
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Glowing Mountain Dew
Adding peroxide and baking soda to mountain dew makes it glow.
cool science experiment - sure
best thing to drink to quench your thirst - probably not.
what else is in there that reacts with the peroxide and baking soda to essentially turn this pop into a glow stick??
I don't know, but Im staying away.
Maybe it's just me but that doesn't look like something I want to ingest.
Friday, November 4, 2011
10-10-10 arm circuit
I found this on the website ittybitsofbalance.com
I love this site - she combines workouts with meal ideas.
here is the 10-10-10 arm circuit
10-10-10 Arm Circuit Workout
Duration: 25-30 minutes
Warm Up:
- 5 Minutes: Easy treadmill walk: Incline 3, Speed 3
Part 1:
- 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 6.5
- First 10-10-10 Series
- 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 7
- *Repeat the first 10-10-10 series*
- 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 7
- *Repeat the first 10-10-10 series*
Part 2:
- Second 10-10-10 Series
- 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 7
- *Repeat second 10-10-10 series*
- 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 7
- *Repeat second 10-10-10 series*
Cool Down:
- 5 Min: Walking Cool Down: Speed 3.5
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
He ran his first marathon at 87....
100 year old man, Fauja Singh, ran the Toronto Waterfront marathon in just over 8 hours.
Guinness Book of World Records wont honour him as the first centenarian to complete a marathon because he doesn't have a birth certificate, only a passport to prove his age.
But I don't care. What he did is amazing.
Not only does that guy look AWESOME for 100,
He ran 26.1 miles...
42.2 Km...
That just blows my mind.
He ran his first marathon at 87.
Which just goes to prove....its never too late.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Intervals on the Treadmill ** Updated
Here is a 20 minute treadmill workout
I am going to give it a try!
This is the challenging version...
and it was challenging!! I made it through the first 10 minutes
but then I just walk/jogged for another 20 yesterday.
Here is the beginner 20 minute treadmill interval workout
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