Hey Everyone! I'm back! We arrived back home on Thursday night last week and it's been a bit of whirlwind getting back into a routine. Sky has been a little under the weather which hasn't helped but hoping that once tomorrow (Thanksgiving) is over things will settle down a little and I get back into a proper routine. Then it'll be Christmas/hanukkah/yule holidays and soon 2015! Holy Moly am I the only one that thinks 2014 went by in the blink of an eye??? This weeks workout is a quickie. …
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8-minute step interval workout
Interval workouts have always been a part of my fitness routine. Mostly because I don't have to count. I can just set a timer and workout. I'm a fan of keeping it simple. So choosing 4-5 exercises and repeating them is as simple as it gets. I've been doing this 8-minute step interval workout over the last few weeks and thought I'd share. Disclaimer: Links in this post may be affiliate links meaning I earn a small commission on sales through those links. It's an easy way to support the work I do …
8 minute fun & effective step workout
When I taught fitness classes in the UK I had regular step classes twice a week. A few years ago we picked up this Reebok step, free on the curbside. Amazing what people throw out. One woman's trash, is another woman's treasure. And this step has definitely been a treasure. From a stand-alone step workout to circuit intervals it's been a part of my fitness regime since. Disclaimer: Links in this post may be affiliate links meaning I earn a small commission on sales through those links. It’s an …
12 minute core workout
Hey fitness family, time for a new workout here on the website and I decided that this week should be a core workout, mostly because I'm pooped. We went to Disneyland Sunday and had a hella late night which left us both absolutely exhausted. Then I had to work yesterday which I did ok with till midway through my bodypump class at Golds last night when I felt like I'd got NOTHING left, no gas left in the tank. I managed to gather it up from somewhere though and finished the class ;) Even though …
quick 8 minutes yogalates workout
People who go to my spinning and bodypump classes are always shocked when I do yoga. I have an ability to turn off my manic "go, push, harder" persona and slip into my inner yogi. Yoga is something I've done since I was around 13. I remember going to classes at the local church hall, and while I may not practice consistently it's always something I've come back to over the last 30 years (geez I feel old now!). I love blending yoga and pilates together, along with other forms of exercise into a …
Quick cardio workout – for time
After last weeks foam rolling workout I went for something short and sweet, with a quick cardio workout for time. I like the short workouts because I get nice and sweaty in a short time and I can do multiple workouts a day. Plus these are great for busy days where time is short. The idea for this workout is to go for your best time, while obviously trying to keep good technique throughout. Equipment Jump Rope Kettlebell Medicine ball Mat. Plus a watch or timer on your …
Foam Rolling Workout
Recently I've been noticing a few more muscle aches and pains, and a few more injuries. Yes aside from the ones sustained by the spotty beast above, when I tripped over him running, then he headbutted my knee Monday... I swear he's super friendly really, that's the problem, he's OVER friendly that he's clumsy. Anyway I decided in August I'd spend more time foam rolling and only just got around to it. I've had cramp in my left calf on and off for over a day so that needs rolling out …
Cross training workout
Workout Wednesday!!!! Just popping in to say "get busy". I did this cross training workout yesterday and it kicked my ass. I was sore today, which made BodyPump a challenge this morning. This is a total body workout routine that has cardio, strength, bodyweight, resistance training. I'm trying to do more AMRAP style workouts as I like the competition with myself of trying to beat my previous times for a workout. Plus it makes me count reps, which I suck at while doing the movements! This workout …
Definition Magazine 2014 Vol 3: Circuit training bodyweight workout
So this week has been CRAY CRAY! Nope not particularly busy, in fact I'm actually falling nicely into a routine but from a weather standpoint. Since last Wednesday we've had a heat wave here in Southern California. Now it was already 90° daily so a heat wave has meant triple digits EVERY DAY since Thursday! Crazy. People always say they want the sun but this is ridiculous. My plants are melting, the dogs are miserable and honestly everybody I speak to has had enough. This has meant that …
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