Kickin' Off Xmas!!

Inspiration

Work It Wednesday!

Today is hump day! For me.. it's a tough one, the middle of the week has hit and I kinda begin to feel myself slumping wishing it was Friday. Well, not quite yet.. I've got a killer workout and circuit as your midweek challenge! Just think how amazing you will feel after accomplishing this one. Always feel free to change speeds, inclines, etc. as needed. Goal is to finish!

Workout found here:

60-Minute Rolling Hills

Incline: 1.0

• 00:00 – 05:00: 4.2 mph
• 05:00 – 07:00: 6.3 mph
• 07:00 – 09:00: 6.5 mph
• 09:00 – 11:00: 6.7 mph
• 11:00 – 13:00: 6.5 mph
• 13:00 – 15:00: 6.3 mph
• 15:00 – 20:00: 4.5 mph
• 20:00 – 22:00: 6.4 mph
• 22:00 – 24:00: 6.6 mph
• 24:00 – 26:00: 6.8 mph
• 26:00 – 28:00: 6.6 mph
• 28:00 – 30:00: 6.4 mph
• 30:00 – 35:00: 4.4 mph
• 35:00 – 37:00: 6.5 mph
• 37:00 – 39:00: 6.7 mph
• 39:00 – 41:00: 6.9 mph
• 41:00 – 43:00: 6.7 mph
• 43:00 – 45:00: 6.5 mph
• 45:00 – 50:00: 4.2 mph
• 50:00 – 51:00: 7.0 mph
• 51:00 – 52:00: 6.9 mph
• 52:00 – 53:00: 6.8 mph
• 53:00 – 54:00: 6.7 mph
• 54:00 – 55:00: 6.6 mph
• 55:00 – 60:00: 4.2 mph

Followed with this circuit found here:

Each exercise should be performed for one minute, and then one minute rest before moving onto the next exercise.

1. Body Weight squat

2. Push up/half push up

3. Squat thrust

4. Plank

5. Alternate leg lunge

6. Hip lift (lie on your back, knees bent, press hips up, drop back down at a controlled pace)

7. Side plank (30 seconds each side

8. High knew jog (in place)

9. Basic crunch

10. Mountain climbers

ENJOY!!!

XOXO

Tone It Up Tuesday!

WHOOOOHOOOOO!!!! HAPPY TUESDAY FRIENDS!!!!

Today's workout is a serious burner, as if yesterday's wasn't.. holy cow my legs were shaking!!! I felt like I ran straight up a mountain! Big props to everyone to tried it, you're awesome!!!!

Today's will give you a little taste of both world's.. sprinting and climbing. Combo's are the best right?! I think so. Kind of reminds me of a spin class on a treadmill.. Haha!

Found here:

Minute	Incline	Speed
0-4	7.5	4
4-9	1	6.5
9-13	7.5	4
13-18	1	6.5
18-22	7.5	4
22-25	2	6.5
25-28	1	7
28-29	1	8
29-30	1	6
30-31	1	8
31-32	1	7
32-35	1	6.5
35-40	7.5	4

I'm gonna follow this bad boy with the following:

10 sets of 10 body weight squats

4 sets of 25 pushups

5 sets of 20 walking lunges

I'm all about doing things in 100s :)

Burn baby burn!

Just bought some of this to try:

I've heard great things about it.. high in potassium (more than bananas!) and is perfect for you post-workout!

Here's some background info found here:

1. Vita Coco is 100% pure coconut water, made completely by mother nature.
2. Vita Coco coconut water is harvested from young green coconuts before the water is absorbed into the meat. After the coconut water starts absorbing into the meat, the thicker liquid left behind and extracted from the meat is coconut milk. Although still good for you, coconut milk is a more concentrated source of oil, trans fats and sugar, therefore, much higher in calories.
3. Vita Coco, on the other hand, can benefit those who are trying to lose weight or keep off unwanted pounds, because it’s very low in calories. One 8.5 oz serving of Vita Coco coconut water only has 45 calories. It's low in sugar and has zero fat or trans fats.

What do you think? Have you tried it? Or even tried other brands? Would love your feedback! I'm trying it this morning after my workout!

ENJOY!!

XOXO

This Week's Motto

Tomorrow's Workout and a Busy Week!

Here goes another week of hard workouts and a long week of work! Here's to Xmas $$ to spend on my honey :) The end of the week brings lots of fun which I cannot wait for.. Alan's holiday work party, our cute little love Sophia's 4th bday party, and last but not least, decorating our place for Christmas! YAY!!

This is what tomorrow's workout looks like.. a fun little incline HIIT I made up:

Minute	Incline	Speed
0-5	5	5
5-6	7.5	6
6-7	7.5	4.5
7-8	7.5	6.5
8-9	7.5	4.5
9-10	7.5	7
10-11	7.5	4.5
11-12	7.5	7.5
12-13	7.5	4.5
13-14	7.5	7
14-15	7.5	4.5
15-16	7.5	6.5
16-17	7.5	4.5
17-18	7.5	6
18-19	7.5	4.5
19-20	7.5	5.5

Followed by:

3 sets of 10 reps of the following

1. Bicep curl to shoulder press

2. Forward lat raise to shoulder raise

3. Low rows and reverse flys

4. Isolated triceps

Even though it looks like a short 20 minutes, it'll leave your legs screaming. Feel free to increase the speed if you dare :)

Would love to hear feedback from you if you try the workouts.. always looking for new ones or ways to improve them!

Have fun!

XOXO

Tis the Season

Happy December to you and yours!

This is my most favorite time of the year... decorating, parties, being with friends and family.. what more could you ask for?!

Some things I am really looking forward to:

• My best friend's coming home
• Decorating our cute place
• Baking cookies
• Making gingerbread houses
• Holiday parties
• Cuddling by the fire
• Sledding
• Our first Christmas as Mr&Mrs
• Christmas morning with the fam
• Skiing

I can't wait for all the fun! Hope your holiday season is bright and cheery! Enjoy the time with your family and friends!

XOXO