Happy Halloween!!!!
Part of the Halloween tradition is of course handing out candy to a bunch of sugar-seeking youths. One of my colleagues in Texas mentioned how this year he was giving out dark chocolate squares to the trick or treaters.
He had 2 rationale for this 1) dark chocolate is slightly healthier than other candies and 2) if he has some left over, he can eat them! : )
Now, although I give him kudos for thinking of number 2 (smart man!), I'm a traditionalist and when I'm home and give out candy, it's just standard stuff...mini packets of M&M's, mini Snickers, that kind of stuff.
Of course, a lot of people are understandably concerned about this practice of handing out bags and bags of nutritionally empty, sugar-laden food to kids. And I definitely agree that it is important to start solid nutrition habits early and guide children to healthier treats like fruits and vegetables. However, I also am a fan of indulging yourself on occasion and enjoying things in moderation. So, I don't see the harm in the tradition of Halloween and giving out candy.
What about y'all? What are you going to hand out this year?
Have a wonderfully scary Halloween!!!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wise or Wuss?
I took today off from working out. My original plan was to workout Monday-Friday. Three of those days would be lighter, more circuit type training and two days (Tuesday and Thursday) would be heavier lifting days. But I am tired today, a little worn out, so I took the day off.
A lot of people would say that I should have worked out anyway. They would say that 'not feeling like it' isn't a good enough reason to skip a workout. And I agree...to an extent. There are plenty of times I don't feel like working out, but I go and do it anyway. But there is a difference between being truly worn out and just not wanting to workout.
I think after 12 years I can tell the difference and know when to push myself and when to back off. But I will be the first to admit that there are times when I go a little too easy on myself and times when I push a little too hard.
So what about y'all? Do you workout no matter what? Is it get to the gym or bust? Or do you try and listen to your body and give it a break sometimes even if it is supposed to be leg day at the gym?
Post on the blog and let me know...am I being wise or just a wuss?
A lot of people would say that I should have worked out anyway. They would say that 'not feeling like it' isn't a good enough reason to skip a workout. And I agree...to an extent. There are plenty of times I don't feel like working out, but I go and do it anyway. But there is a difference between being truly worn out and just not wanting to workout.
I think after 12 years I can tell the difference and know when to push myself and when to back off. But I will be the first to admit that there are times when I go a little too easy on myself and times when I push a little too hard.
So what about y'all? Do you workout no matter what? Is it get to the gym or bust? Or do you try and listen to your body and give it a break sometimes even if it is supposed to be leg day at the gym?
Post on the blog and let me know...am I being wise or just a wuss?
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Weekend Warrior - not me!
My heavy workout went well. I like lifting heavy. I only do 1-2 sets per exercise, for 3-4 exercises. So the workout doesn't take me long at all. But I am definitely sore for a few days!
I really prefer short, intense workouts. I just don't have the energy or the time to spend working out for 45-60 minutes.
I didn't workout over the weekend - never do really. I like to relax, eat fun stuff, spend time with my girl, and not worry about exercise on the weekends. So I will start my cycle again tomorrow. Monday is a lighter day and I plan on doing one of my 10-minute Fitness Fury workouts.
How do y'all structure exercise into your life? Are you weekend warriors and prefer to workout over the weekends? Do you keep your exercise limited to M-F?
Post on this blog and let me know how you go about scheduling fitness into your lifestyle...
Carpe Diem!!
I really prefer short, intense workouts. I just don't have the energy or the time to spend working out for 45-60 minutes.
I didn't workout over the weekend - never do really. I like to relax, eat fun stuff, spend time with my girl, and not worry about exercise on the weekends. So I will start my cycle again tomorrow. Monday is a lighter day and I plan on doing one of my 10-minute Fitness Fury workouts.
How do y'all structure exercise into your life? Are you weekend warriors and prefer to workout over the weekends? Do you keep your exercise limited to M-F?
Post on this blog and let me know how you go about scheduling fitness into your lifestyle...
Carpe Diem!!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Light/Heavy
Since I am finished with my 4-week trial of Turbulence Training (for my opinions on the program look at the 10/16 post, "Chaos Theory"), I am setting up a new program for myself. I will workout 5 days per week, Monday-Friday.
On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I will do lighter, cardio interval training, using strength and body weight movements. These workouts will come from my 10 Minute Fitness Fury Program. Then on Tuesday and Thursday I will do heavier strength movements to focus on working the muscles and hypertrophy...I like those days!
All days will be full-body, no splits. And no workout should go over 20 minutes, some will be as few as 10 minutes. So today will be a heavy day. I'm planning on some heavy Chest Presses, Pull-Ups, and Squats. Good stuff!
Will post tomorrow and let you know how it goes!
On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I will do lighter, cardio interval training, using strength and body weight movements. These workouts will come from my 10 Minute Fitness Fury Program. Then on Tuesday and Thursday I will do heavier strength movements to focus on working the muscles and hypertrophy...I like those days!
All days will be full-body, no splits. And no workout should go over 20 minutes, some will be as few as 10 minutes. So today will be a heavy day. I'm planning on some heavy Chest Presses, Pull-Ups, and Squats. Good stuff!
Will post tomorrow and let you know how it goes!
Monday, October 20, 2008
PARTYYYYYYY!!!
This past Friday, some of the boot campers and I met out at El Toro on Springfield to celebrate (and mourn!) the end of boot camps here in Champaign. We were supposed to meet out after boot camp that night, but the evening class surprised me by showing up to the park dressed in jeans, shirts, nice shoes, etc - in other words, not boot camp outfits! It was a mutiny, and they decided we were going out right then, and not having boot camp...so off we went for chips and salsa instead of working out! : 0
We all had a fantastic time...talking, drinking, and eating great Mexican food.
Go here to check out some pics!
The girls bought me a beautiful necklace made by Wesley Waters, who owns Butterfly Beads, (Centennial night class) with a charm made by a friend of hers. The charm has a shooting star on it representing me chasing my dreams...hopefully I don't have to chase them too far!! : )
Thank you all for a wonderful time and the beautiful necklace. Every time I wear it I will think of my boot camp girls and remember all the fun we had and how much y'all inspired me with your dedication and persistence even when it was dark, cold, wet, and it seemed like we were being attacked by swarms of mosquitos.
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with y'all and hope I changed your lives for the better as much as you did mine.
Carpe Diem!!!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Chaos Theory
I am still doing the Turbulence Training program. This is my 4th week. I will probably finish up this week and then do something else for awhile.
Not that I was following the program exactly anyway. Yesterday for my workout, I did one of my own 10 minute Fitness Fury workouts. I was really strapped for time and needed an intense workout in a short period of time. I still do some of the workouts from the Turbulence Training program, but I do find myself switching up exercises to keep my interest and motivation up.
Overall, I think Craig's program is fine. You do get a lot for your investment. I still get 1-2 emails from him everyday with new videos and workouts to do. I honestly don't have time to sift through all of that information (to be honest, I haven't even looked at all the 'bonus' workouts and reports I got with the original program) so I end up deleting a lot of his emails, although I do look through some.
I think there is such a thing as information overload. If I wasn't a fitness professional, didn't know how to put together a program and was looking for some guidance, I would feel a little overwhelmed with Craig's program. According to his selling points, Turbulence Training is exactly that...a specific program you can follow to help you achieve your fitness goals. But then he throws in 4-5 other workout programs as bonuses (TT for abs, TT for women, etc), plus he sends you more workout options via email everyday. So, at what point, does he totally lose the concept of Turbulence Training being an actual program versus just a jumble of unrelated workouts?
I guess his program just isn't right for me. I can put together my own workouts and my own routines, but I was looking for something new and inspiring so I tried Turbulence Training. Unfortunately, I find the main program a little boring and repetitive. And all the extra workouts he throws at me daily, I find to be an overwhelming amount of non-related information - at least in regards to my goal of finding a good program that offers variety with structure and purpose. As a fitness professional, I did get a few new ideas for exercises from him though! : )
However, for those who don't do fitness as a career and are looking for a basic program to help with a fat loss goal, his program is fairly solid, and does provide you with the basics you need (and then some!).
If anybody else has tried his program, feel free to comment on this blog and let us all know what you think!!
Carpe Diem!
Not that I was following the program exactly anyway. Yesterday for my workout, I did one of my own 10 minute Fitness Fury workouts. I was really strapped for time and needed an intense workout in a short period of time. I still do some of the workouts from the Turbulence Training program, but I do find myself switching up exercises to keep my interest and motivation up.
Overall, I think Craig's program is fine. You do get a lot for your investment. I still get 1-2 emails from him everyday with new videos and workouts to do. I honestly don't have time to sift through all of that information (to be honest, I haven't even looked at all the 'bonus' workouts and reports I got with the original program) so I end up deleting a lot of his emails, although I do look through some.
I think there is such a thing as information overload. If I wasn't a fitness professional, didn't know how to put together a program and was looking for some guidance, I would feel a little overwhelmed with Craig's program. According to his selling points, Turbulence Training is exactly that...a specific program you can follow to help you achieve your fitness goals. But then he throws in 4-5 other workout programs as bonuses (TT for abs, TT for women, etc), plus he sends you more workout options via email everyday. So, at what point, does he totally lose the concept of Turbulence Training being an actual program versus just a jumble of unrelated workouts?
I guess his program just isn't right for me. I can put together my own workouts and my own routines, but I was looking for something new and inspiring so I tried Turbulence Training. Unfortunately, I find the main program a little boring and repetitive. And all the extra workouts he throws at me daily, I find to be an overwhelming amount of non-related information - at least in regards to my goal of finding a good program that offers variety with structure and purpose. As a fitness professional, I did get a few new ideas for exercises from him though! : )
However, for those who don't do fitness as a career and are looking for a basic program to help with a fat loss goal, his program is fairly solid, and does provide you with the basics you need (and then some!).
If anybody else has tried his program, feel free to comment on this blog and let us all know what you think!!
Carpe Diem!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Great Pumpkin Workout
The other day, my girlfriend and I went to Curtis Orchards here in town. This is a wonderful place with apple and pumpkin orchards that you can wander through, select and pick your own fruit and pumpkins.
So we wandered way into the back of the pumpkin patch and picked 3 pumpkins. Last night we had tons of fun carving our pumpkins and cooking the pumpkin seeds (they turned out yummy! : )
Before we carved up our pumpkins though, I created and recorded a fun workout using just those pumpkins. It is a circuit of exercises that work all the major muscles and gets your heart rate up. I only went through the circuit once for the video, and my muscles were burning!
So grab some pumpkins, go outside, and enjoy this beautiful fall weather while you sweat to the Great Pumpkin Workout!
Happy Halloween!!!
So we wandered way into the back of the pumpkin patch and picked 3 pumpkins. Last night we had tons of fun carving our pumpkins and cooking the pumpkin seeds (they turned out yummy! : )
Before we carved up our pumpkins though, I created and recorded a fun workout using just those pumpkins. It is a circuit of exercises that work all the major muscles and gets your heart rate up. I only went through the circuit once for the video, and my muscles were burning!
So grab some pumpkins, go outside, and enjoy this beautiful fall weather while you sweat to the Great Pumpkin Workout!
Happy Halloween!!!
Friday, October 10, 2008
5lbs, 8lbs, 10lbs, 12lbs????
When women talk to me about working out at home, the first question I ask is what equipment they have. Most women have a stability ball and maybe a few dumbbells. Now this is plenty of equipment to get in a great workout.
However, I then find out that the dumbbells they have consist of a couple of 3 lb weights, a couple of 5 lb weights, and maybe a 10 lb.
This is probably because this is what is portrayed on a lot of exercise videos. The instructor takes a couple of 5 lb weights and does a series of exercises...maybe some tricep extensions, bicep curls, chest presses, and overhead presses...
The problem with this is that the same weight is not appropriate for all those different exercises. A tricep extension is an isolation exercise. It works only your triceps. A chest press is a compound exercise, meaning it works several muscles. The chest is the main mover, but the triceps and front delts also assist. Therefore, do you think that when you are working your chest, triceps and shoulders you should use the same weight as when you are working just your triceps?
Obviously, a heavier weight should be used for chest presses than triceps extensions in order to challenge all the muscles involved in the exercise. The same thing goes for bicep curls and rows. Or squats and leg curls.
I'm a firm believer to sticking to the basics when it comes to working out. I actually prefer to workout at home with my bench, barbell, and a few dumbbells, rather than go to the gym with all their fancy equipment. However, you do need at least a decent selection of dumbbell weights in order get the most out of various exercises.
So put down the 3 lb dumbbells, grab some 12 lbs, and do some chest presses.
However, I then find out that the dumbbells they have consist of a couple of 3 lb weights, a couple of 5 lb weights, and maybe a 10 lb.
This is probably because this is what is portrayed on a lot of exercise videos. The instructor takes a couple of 5 lb weights and does a series of exercises...maybe some tricep extensions, bicep curls, chest presses, and overhead presses...
The problem with this is that the same weight is not appropriate for all those different exercises. A tricep extension is an isolation exercise. It works only your triceps. A chest press is a compound exercise, meaning it works several muscles. The chest is the main mover, but the triceps and front delts also assist. Therefore, do you think that when you are working your chest, triceps and shoulders you should use the same weight as when you are working just your triceps?
Obviously, a heavier weight should be used for chest presses than triceps extensions in order to challenge all the muscles involved in the exercise. The same thing goes for bicep curls and rows. Or squats and leg curls.
I'm a firm believer to sticking to the basics when it comes to working out. I actually prefer to workout at home with my bench, barbell, and a few dumbbells, rather than go to the gym with all their fancy equipment. However, you do need at least a decent selection of dumbbell weights in order get the most out of various exercises.
So put down the 3 lb dumbbells, grab some 12 lbs, and do some chest presses.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Cookies and Frosting
Yesterday I did my Turbulence Training workout. Pretty good workout. I had to cut out a couple supersets due to a rushed schedule, but otherwise, it went well.
I then went to the gym and did a short cardio interval on the recumbent bike. Although, I get a little bored with the bike, it's good for something different every once in awhile, plus I can read while I do it! : )
Since I become a little bored doing the same workouts over and over, a friend suggested that I mix things up by throwing other workouts in on occasion. So that is why I did my own 10 minute Fitness Fury workout on Monday. Tossing in my own workout on occasion keeps things fresh for me.
By the way, check out my friend's blog and follow her journey as she completes a 100 day challenge on the Fat Burning Furnace program.
Regarding my nutrition, I admit it hasn't been the best! : ( My girlfriend knows I like cookies and frosting (2 cookies with frosting in the middle...best sandwich ever!) so she bought some cookie mix and frosting for free day this past weekend (isn't she the sweetest?!). However, I have been munching on them a little here and there throughout this week too. Not good! But I've done it less and less the last couple of days, so it's getting better.
Some people think because I'm a trainer when it comes to fitness and nutrition, I'm almost perfect in my own life. Ha! Not even close! I have a bad sweet tooth and love cake, cookies, ice cream...all that stuff. And sometimes I give in to my cravings when I know I shouldn't. I also will skip workouts sometimes when my energy is low or I didn't schedule my day well and I'm really rushed. But that's OK. It's not all the time, and it's just a matter of putting the slip up behind me and doing the best I can after that.
I can guarantee you, fitness and weight loss aren't about being perfect! It's not going to happen. You will miss workouts, eat the wrong thing or splurge on a few margaritas. The key is knowing when you slip up, acknowledging it, and moving forward. Piece of cake, right?! (no pun intended : )
I then went to the gym and did a short cardio interval on the recumbent bike. Although, I get a little bored with the bike, it's good for something different every once in awhile, plus I can read while I do it! : )
Since I become a little bored doing the same workouts over and over, a friend suggested that I mix things up by throwing other workouts in on occasion. So that is why I did my own 10 minute Fitness Fury workout on Monday. Tossing in my own workout on occasion keeps things fresh for me.
By the way, check out my friend's blog and follow her journey as she completes a 100 day challenge on the Fat Burning Furnace program.
Regarding my nutrition, I admit it hasn't been the best! : ( My girlfriend knows I like cookies and frosting (2 cookies with frosting in the middle...best sandwich ever!) so she bought some cookie mix and frosting for free day this past weekend (isn't she the sweetest?!). However, I have been munching on them a little here and there throughout this week too. Not good! But I've done it less and less the last couple of days, so it's getting better.
Some people think because I'm a trainer when it comes to fitness and nutrition, I'm almost perfect in my own life. Ha! Not even close! I have a bad sweet tooth and love cake, cookies, ice cream...all that stuff. And sometimes I give in to my cravings when I know I shouldn't. I also will skip workouts sometimes when my energy is low or I didn't schedule my day well and I'm really rushed. But that's OK. It's not all the time, and it's just a matter of putting the slip up behind me and doing the best I can after that.
I can guarantee you, fitness and weight loss aren't about being perfect! It's not going to happen. You will miss workouts, eat the wrong thing or splurge on a few margaritas. The key is knowing when you slip up, acknowledging it, and moving forward. Piece of cake, right?! (no pun intended : )
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Fury Fitness in 10 minutes
I confess that I didn't complete my Turbulence Training workout yesterday. I needed something different in order to jack up the intensity of my workouts. Not that the Turbulence Training workouts aren't good or intense...they are. But psychologically, I was bored with the sameness of the workouts.
So instead of my Turbulence Training workout, I did one of my own 10 minute Fitness Fury workouts. With the short, intense workout, I felt exhausted, but good. Doing a short workout like that allows me to keep my intensity up more.
Here is the workout I did - performed as a circuit. The first time through I used slightly lighter weights and performed 12 repetitions per exercise. I then rested about 1 minute, and completed the circuit again, this time using heavier weights so I fatigued at about 8 repetitions.
Rear Lunges
Stiff Leg Deadlifts
Wide/narrrow Push-ups
Dumbbell Pullover
Air Bike Crunches
With a warm-up, the entire workout took about 11 minutes.
I then went to the gym and did a 12 minute interval workout on the treadmill.
Remember, workouts are about quality, not quantity.
Overall, great workout!
Carpe Diem y'all!
So instead of my Turbulence Training workout, I did one of my own 10 minute Fitness Fury workouts. With the short, intense workout, I felt exhausted, but good. Doing a short workout like that allows me to keep my intensity up more.
Here is the workout I did - performed as a circuit. The first time through I used slightly lighter weights and performed 12 repetitions per exercise. I then rested about 1 minute, and completed the circuit again, this time using heavier weights so I fatigued at about 8 repetitions.
Rear Lunges
Stiff Leg Deadlifts
Wide/narrrow Push-ups
Dumbbell Pullover
Air Bike Crunches
With a warm-up, the entire workout took about 11 minutes.
I then went to the gym and did a 12 minute interval workout on the treadmill.
Remember, workouts are about quality, not quantity.
Overall, great workout!
Carpe Diem y'all!
Is Diet Coke Making Us Fat?
I have heard a lot lately about the perils of drinking diet soda. Diet drinks have been under fire ever since a study came out in February from Purdue University. They fed one group of lab rats yogurt flavored with saccharine and one group was fed yogurt flavored with glucose. Oddly enough, the saccharine fed group of rats ate more and gained more weight than the glucose fed group.
This is counter-intuitive to most people, as we think of artificially flavored sodas as having no calories and therefore helping us to lose weight, not making us gain weight.
What scientists think is that taking in something so sweet triggers certain metabolism responses in our bodies. Our bodies naturally link a sweet taste with high caloric intake. But since there isn't any caloric intake linked with the sweet taste of a diet soda, our bodies get confused and our metabolic machine gets all screwed up. We then overeat...and the cycle starts.
Since this study was released, I have heard numerous women talk about how they are going to stop drinking diet soda as it is making them fat.
I do agree that everyone should cut down on her diet soda consumption...including me (although I am down to only about one per day...a vast improvement from the 4-5 I used to drink every day). Diet soda has no nutritional value and may have detrimental effects on calcium levels in the body.
However, I think a lot of women want to target something specific that is responsible for their weight gain. That way, she feels more in control, because then she has a simple solution: just stop taking in whatever that one item may be. But it just isn't that simple. There is no one magical thing that causes weight gain or obesity. It is often a complicated mix of environmental, physiological, and psychological factors.
One issue I have with this study...it was done on rats. According to the study, the rats that were fed saccharine over ate. But we aren't rats, and we can make conscious decisions...even if that means ignoring our cravings sometimes. So what if Diet Coke makes me want to eat more...does that mean I have to???
I'm not saying diet soda is good for you. And I do think that you are much better off drinking water. But I don't agree with criminalizing diet drinks as the evil perpetrator that is causing the obesity epidemic in this country.
And to be honest, if you need to lose weight, and I'm not talking about those last 5 lbs, but if you really are at an unhealthy weight and know you need to start changing your dietary habits, I would focus on your consumption of fast food, sweets, and fattening snacks (ie-potato chips) before I would worry about your diet soda consumption.
Carpe Diem y'all!
This is counter-intuitive to most people, as we think of artificially flavored sodas as having no calories and therefore helping us to lose weight, not making us gain weight.
What scientists think is that taking in something so sweet triggers certain metabolism responses in our bodies. Our bodies naturally link a sweet taste with high caloric intake. But since there isn't any caloric intake linked with the sweet taste of a diet soda, our bodies get confused and our metabolic machine gets all screwed up. We then overeat...and the cycle starts.
Since this study was released, I have heard numerous women talk about how they are going to stop drinking diet soda as it is making them fat.
I do agree that everyone should cut down on her diet soda consumption...including me (although I am down to only about one per day...a vast improvement from the 4-5 I used to drink every day). Diet soda has no nutritional value and may have detrimental effects on calcium levels in the body.
However, I think a lot of women want to target something specific that is responsible for their weight gain. That way, she feels more in control, because then she has a simple solution: just stop taking in whatever that one item may be. But it just isn't that simple. There is no one magical thing that causes weight gain or obesity. It is often a complicated mix of environmental, physiological, and psychological factors.
One issue I have with this study...it was done on rats. According to the study, the rats that were fed saccharine over ate. But we aren't rats, and we can make conscious decisions...even if that means ignoring our cravings sometimes. So what if Diet Coke makes me want to eat more...does that mean I have to???
I'm not saying diet soda is good for you. And I do think that you are much better off drinking water. But I don't agree with criminalizing diet drinks as the evil perpetrator that is causing the obesity epidemic in this country.
And to be honest, if you need to lose weight, and I'm not talking about those last 5 lbs, but if you really are at an unhealthy weight and know you need to start changing your dietary habits, I would focus on your consumption of fast food, sweets, and fattening snacks (ie-potato chips) before I would worry about your diet soda consumption.
Carpe Diem y'all!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Variety...the spice of life...and workouts?
I just finished my Turbulence Training workout for the day. It was a good workout consisting of challenging, compound exercises like single-leg squats and chin-ups.
I still get a little bored with my routines on this program. Even though I just started the advanced routine (this is my first week), all the workouts in the program follow the same basic structure. Three supersets (two exercises back to back with no rest) are performed 3 times with one minute rest between supersets. Within that structure, based on whether you are doing beginner, intermediate, or advanced, the exercises change, but the basic structure remains pretty much the same.
This probably doesn't bother most people. But I really need a lot of variety in my workouts, or I just get bored and uninspired.
I'd like y'all to let me know how you feel about this. Post your comments on this topic. Am I just too hard to please, or do any of you feel the same way and want more variations in a fitness routine?
I'm certainly looking forward to relaxing this weekend. Tomorrow is the Cross-Town Challenge: Savoy vs Centennial. My two boot camps are coming together to compete in a series of events to find out who are the fittest of the FitChicks. It will be a fun day!
By the way, if any of you are also following the Turbulence Training program, feel free to post your comments and thoughts on this blog!
Carpe Diem y'all!
I still get a little bored with my routines on this program. Even though I just started the advanced routine (this is my first week), all the workouts in the program follow the same basic structure. Three supersets (two exercises back to back with no rest) are performed 3 times with one minute rest between supersets. Within that structure, based on whether you are doing beginner, intermediate, or advanced, the exercises change, but the basic structure remains pretty much the same.
This probably doesn't bother most people. But I really need a lot of variety in my workouts, or I just get bored and uninspired.
I'd like y'all to let me know how you feel about this. Post your comments on this topic. Am I just too hard to please, or do any of you feel the same way and want more variations in a fitness routine?
I'm certainly looking forward to relaxing this weekend. Tomorrow is the Cross-Town Challenge: Savoy vs Centennial. My two boot camps are coming together to compete in a series of events to find out who are the fittest of the FitChicks. It will be a fun day!
By the way, if any of you are also following the Turbulence Training program, feel free to post your comments and thoughts on this blog!
Carpe Diem y'all!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
What do you do now that boot camp is almost over??
I have developed a few options for those interested in adhering to an exercise program after boot camp ends in a few weeks.
The options include: virtual training, program design, downloadable ebook programs, and an indoor camp here in Champaign.
For more information, check out my website.
Email at me bobbi@fitcamps4chicks.com if you have any questions.
The options include: virtual training, program design, downloadable ebook programs, and an indoor camp here in Champaign.
For more information, check out my website.
Email at me bobbi@fitcamps4chicks.com if you have any questions.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Boredom and Weights
I started the advanced Turbulence Training routine yesterday. I have to say I like this workout a lot better. Craig sticks to basic, compound exercises in superset form. It only took me a little over 20 minutes to complete the strength portion of the routine.
I did switch up the interval I did today. Standard cardio activities bore me. I hate doing the treadmill, elliptical, bike, or even jogging outside. So I did a cardio interval using what would generally be considered strength exercises. I've added these types of intervals into my routine a handful of times over the past 6 months or so. I really enjoy them. They definitely get my heart rate up, and are very intense, but they aren't mundane like running on a treadmill.
Tomorrow I will do the 2nd workout in the advanced Turbulence Training routine. Hopefully it's as good as the 1st workout.
Carpe Diem!
I did switch up the interval I did today. Standard cardio activities bore me. I hate doing the treadmill, elliptical, bike, or even jogging outside. So I did a cardio interval using what would generally be considered strength exercises. I've added these types of intervals into my routine a handful of times over the past 6 months or so. I really enjoy them. They definitely get my heart rate up, and are very intense, but they aren't mundane like running on a treadmill.
Tomorrow I will do the 2nd workout in the advanced Turbulence Training routine. Hopefully it's as good as the 1st workout.
Carpe Diem!
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