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December Challenge ~~ Dec 14th -- Dec 20th
Again this week you are going to workout to any DVD in your DVD Library. I'm partial to Kelly Coffey-Meyer these days and will continue with her workouts. Post which DVD you used, and let us know how you liked it. Hang in there everyone...we will make our goals! Chris
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December Challenge ~~ Dec 7th -- Dec 13th
This week we are going to workout to any DVD in our DVD Library. I'm partial to Kelly Coffey-Meyer, but I'm in a JM 30DS challenge so I might be switching back and forth. Post which DVD you used, and let us know how you liked it. Hang in there everyone...we'll make our goals! Chris
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November/December Challenge ~~ Nov 30th -- Dec 6th
The Third 7 Days of Our 21-Day Arm-Sculpting Challenge Getting started: The challenge consists of five basic exercises that help to target all the areas of your arms. Over the course of the challenge, you will increase the number of reps you're doing of each exercise, eventually working up to three sets of 15 reps for each…
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November Challenge ~~ Nov 23rd -- Nov 29th
The Second 7 Days of Our 21-Day Arm-Sculpting Challenge Getting started: The challenge consists of five basic exercises that help to target all the areas of your arms. Over the course of the challenge, you will increase the number of reps you're doing of each exercise, eventually working up to three sets of 15 reps for…
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November Challenge ~~ Nov 16th -- Nov 22nd
The First 7 Days of Our 21-Day Arm-Sculpting Challenge Getting started: The challenge consists of five basic exercises that help to target all the areas of your arms. Over the course of the challenge, you will increase the number of reps you're doing of each exercise, eventually working up to three sets of 15 reps for each…
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November Challenge ~~ Nov 9th -- Nov 15th
Pick up your dumbbells and let's do it again!! Five Easy Dumbbell Exercises - borrowed from POPSUGAR If you're committed to seeing a change in your shape, strength training needs to be a part of your life. There's no need to throw yourself into the weight room right away, if you're a little intimidated. Instead, opt for…
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November Challenge ~~ Nov 2nd -- Nov 8th
Pick up your dumbbells and let's go!! Five Easy Dumbbell Exercises - borrowed from POPSUGAR If you're committed to seeing a change in your shape, strength training needs to be a part of your life. There's no need to throw yourself into the weight room right away, if you're a little intimidated. Instead, opt for these five…
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November Exercise
I thought it would be a good idea to keep track of our exercising this month. Let's see what we can do! I managed 6.90 miles for 15,060 steps, 40 minutes at the gym w/my DD and 45 minutes on the recumbent bike for 12.5 miles. Chris
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October/November Challenge ~~ Oct 26th -- Nov 1st
For Shelley...Let's do this one again!! This workout was created by KettleWorx director of programming Laura Wilson. When learning these exercises, it's important to start with a light weight first — Laura recommends a five- or 10-pound kettlebell. You can increase the amount of repetitions as you become stronger, but…
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October Challenge ~~ Oct 19th -- Oct 25th
For Shelley... This workout was created by KettleWorx director of programming Laura Wilson. When learning these exercises, it's important to start with a light weight first — Laura recommends a five- or 10-pound kettlebell. You can increase the amount of repetitions as you become stronger, but first focus on your form and…
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October Challenge ~~ Oct 12th -- Oct 18th
Let's try this one again!! Thanks, Paula, for the idea! This week's Workout Challenge is to drop in one of your workout DVDs, hit Play and Break a Sweat! Have fun and let us know how you are doing!! ;) <3 :p :D :) :o B) <3 Chris
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October Challenge ~~ Oct 5th -- Oct 11th
I borrowed this idea from our wonderful friend Paula! This week's Workout Challenge is to drop in one of your workout DVDs, hit Play and Break a Sweat! Have fun and let us know how you are doing!! ;) <3 :p :D :) :o B) <3 Chris
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September/October Challenge ~~ Sept 28th - Oct 4th
Lets do some kettlebells...Do these five exercise twice. 1. Kettlebell High Pull Targets: Shoulders, arms, glutes, legs How to: Turn those toes out 45 degrees with feet a bit wider than shoulder-width apart. Place the kettlebell on the ground between both legs and begin to squat while keeping the core engaged, and grip the…
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September Challenge ~~ Sept 21st - Sept 27th
20-Minute Flat-Belly Workout Do each exercise and Jump Rope for 60 seconds...Repeat Once (borrowed from Popsugar) Jump Rope Low to High Wood Chop •Squat and twist to hold the dumbbell on the outside of your left leg. •Exhale and lift the weight diagonally across your body, ending twisted to the right with the dumbbell…
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September Challenge ~~ Sept 14th - Sept 20th
Kettlebells 101: The Best Workout for Beginners I borrowed this from Neghar Fonooni, Fitness Expert Here’s a great workout using basic moves that are recognizable and simple to perform. Don’t get the wrong idea, though—this isn’t an “easy” workout! By the end of this 15-minute sweat session, you’ll be ready to call it…
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September Challenge ~~ Sept 7th - Sept 13th
Let's do this one again! Anti-Office Bod -- targets the areas most affected by sitting. She suggests 4 sets of 12 reps each...I say...how about 2 sets of 12 reps with 50 seconds rest between sets. If you are so inclined to do more that 2 sets...have at it!! 1. Glute Bridge 2. Push-Up 3. Plank (30 seconds) 4. Step-Back…
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September Challenge ~~ Aug 31th - Sept 6th
I borrowed this from Sara Bliss Anti-Office Bod -- targets the areas most affected by sitting. She suggests 4 sets of 12 reps each...I say...how about 2 sets of 12 reps with 50 seconds rest between sets. If you are so inclined to do more that 2 sets...have at it!! 1. Glute Bridge 2. Push-Up 3. Plank (30 seconds) 4.…
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August Challenge ~~ Aug 24th - Aug 30th
The Lazy Girl's Guide to Getting Toned...borrowed from Emily Bibb Here's something you're going to love: a total-body workout you can do without even having to stand up. That's right, for those days you're feeling a little lazy (it happens to the best of us), here's an efficient series of exercises you can do in the…
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August Challenge ~~ Aug 17th - Aug 23rd
Borrowed from The Women's Health BIG Book of 15 Minute Workouts Flat Belly Without a Single Crunch Workout Do these one after another with no rest in between, Rest for 60 seconds at the end. Then repeat the circuit once more. 1. Reverse Wood Chop - Do 10 on your right side then 10 on your left side.…
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August Challenge ~~ Aug 10th - Aug 16th
Arms again ...borrowed from The Women's Health Big Book of 15 Minute Workouts Jiggle-Free Triceps Workout Do these moves one after another with no rest in between. Then repeat the circuit for a total of two times, with a minute of rest between circuits. Bench Dip -- Do 10 to 12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0326dy_-CzM…
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August Challenge ~~ Aug 3rd - Aug 9th
Let's do this one again. I borrowed it from POPSUGAR. 5 - 10 - 15 -- BODY-WEIGHT EXERCISE WORKOUT Repeat Entire Circuit Five (5) Times 5 Push-ups 10 Sit-ups 15 Squats Rest For 10 Seconds 5 Jump Squats 10 Alternating Lunges 15 Reverse Crunches I like this one. It's short and sweet! <3 <3 Chris
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July 2015 Challenge ~~ Jul 27th - Aug 2nd
Let's try a new one this week. I borrowed it from POPSUGAR. 5 - 10 - 15 -- BODY-WEIGHT EXERCISE WORKOUT Repeat Entire Circuit Five (5) Times 5 Push-ups 10 Sit-ups 15 Squats Rest For 10 Seconds 5 Jump Squats 10 Alternating Lunges 15 Reverse Crunches Give it a shot. Let me know what you think. <3 <3 Chris
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July 2015 Challenge ~~ Jul 20th - Jul 26th
We haven't done this one for a long time!! :o 40 High Knees w/Arm Pumps 25s Plank 15s Side Plank...each side 15 Glute Bridges 20s Wall Squat 10 Side Leg Lifts...each side 10 Push-ups 20 Weighted Scarecrows Let me know what you think. Have fun!! ;) Chris
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July 2015 Challenge ~~ Jul 13th - Jul 19th
Let's see if this works...It's a 7-minute Bodyweight Workout I found on MFP. :o https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/7-minute-bodyweight-workout/ Let me know what you think. I hope all the pictures come across. :p Have a great week, everyone! Chris
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July 2015 Challenge ~~ Jul 6th - Jul 12th
KETTLEBELLSKETTLEBELLSKETTLEBELLS!! Start by picking up the weight of your choice—Aim for 2 sets of 12 to 15 reps with good form. 1. Russian Kettlebell Swing How to: To do the perfect kettlebell swing, stand up straight, with feet a bit wider than hip-distance apart. Grab the handle with both hands, keeping the palms face…
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June/July 2015 Challenge ~~ Jun 29th - Jul 5th
Stronger, Firmer - Faster I borrowed this from Trainer Larysa DiDio and the new FIT in 10 DVD. Perform the entire circuit twice. Do each move for 50 seconds, completing as many reps as possible without sacrificing form. Rest for 25 seconds after each exercise. You'll need a pair of light dumbbells (they recommended 3 to 8…
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June 2015 Challenge ~~ Jun 22nd - Jun 28th
BODY WEIGHT EXERCISES I borrowed this from POPSUGAR. I did the best I could with the youtube examples. Wish I could copy and paste the pictures from my word docs, but I don't know how. Ask me if you have any questions. Directions: Repeat each three-exercise circuit TWO times. Start with 10 reps of each exercise, building…
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June 2015 Challenge ~~ Jun 15th - Jun 21st
So...being retired, you lose track of the days!! :D Should have done this yesterday!! :p Let's do it for a second week. FITNESS AT HOME: X2 30 jumping jacks 15 push ups 25 high knees 10 burpees 30 mtn climbers 30 squats 15 push ups 30 mtn climbers 15 push ups 30 squats 60s plank 1 min wall sit 15 push ups 25 step ups Let…
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June 2015 Challenge ~~ Jun 8th - Jun 14th
We haven't done this one in a long while. Let's give it a shot. FITNESS AT HOME: X2 30 jumping jacks 15 push ups 25 high knees 10 burpees 30 mtn climbers 30 squats 15 push ups 30 mtn climbers 15 push ups 30 squats 60s plank 1 min wall sit 15 push ups 25 step ups Let me know what you think. Chris
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June 2015 Challenge ~~ Jun 1st - Jun 7th
Just in Time For Summer: We Don't Know How Many Days...Arm-Sculpting Challenge Week 1 Getting started: The challenge consists of five basic exercises that help to target all the areas of your arms. Over the course of the challenge, you will increase the number of reps you're doing of each exercise, eventually working up to…
