2012 life inspiration

here's to a BIG year!

Christmas Week!

I am sooooo excited for this week! I have so many fun things planned and I can't believe it's already time for all the celebrations!

#1 on the list is starting, yes STARTING my Xmas shopping! Eeeeeeeeeeek!

The hubby and I are going here tomorrow night!

Showing friends what this class is all about on Wednesday morning!

Making festive healthy treats from here with Heather Friday!

Must find/make one of these for our family party Friday night!

Really excited to kick this week off with a good workout too!

Here's a shweaty one for ya!

Incline: 1.0

Time: MPH:

0-5 6.3

5-7 6.5

7-9 6.6

9-11 6.7

11-16 6.8

16-21 6.5

22-23 7.5

23-24 6.5

24-25 7.5

25-26 6.5

26-27 7.5

27-29 6.5

29-30 6.3

Followed by:

10 jumping jacks

10 squat + knee raises (following each squat, alternate raising knees towards chest, should do 10 on each leg

30 lunges

40 wall arm toners (wall pushups – 1^st set with wide set arms, 2^nd set with arms closer together to target triceps)

50 second plank

40 crunches

30 lunges + kickbacks

20 squat + bicep curls

10 jumping jacks

*Repeat twice

ENJOY

XOXO

Day 3!!!

Day 3!!!!

Here's your SHREDMILL workout! The speeds I used are listed to the right.. feel free to do what you would like :)

2 Minute Brisk Walk (fast) @4.0 mph

5 Minute Run @6.5-7.0 mph

1 Minute Sprint (all out) @8.5 mph

2 Minute Brisk Walk (fast) @4.0 mph

5 Minute Run @6.5-7.0 mph

Repeat 15 minute set 4 times for 1 hour cardio blast workout.

Followed by:

100 pushups and…

▪ Incline Dumbbell Press 3 sets of 15 reps

▪ Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3 sets of 15 reps

• Side Lateral Raise 3 sets of 15 reps

• Standing Dumbbell Upright Row 3 sets of 15 reps

• Burpee 3 sets of 10 reps

• Dips - Triceps Version 3 sets of 15 reps

ENJOY!!!!

XOXO

Day 2!!

Whoohoo! Hope you enjoyed yesterday's workout, it's one of my absolute favs! 6 miles in an hour.. pure LOVE.

Here is DAY 2:

5 minute warm-up at 5.0

1 minute 8.0

2 minutes 5.5

1 minute 8.0

2 minutes 5.5

And so on....

Do this for 35 minutes

Follow it up with:

4 sets of 25 squats

And 5 sets of 20 alternating lunges

I set a new goal for myself last night after Heather told me about her AMAZING running goal for the week.. if you look at the running ticker to the right of this page it says 8 miles done, 32 to go..

My goal is to run 40 miles before Christmas! Anyone wanna join in the fun!?!?!

Hope you have a fabulous, sweaty workout!

XOXO

12 Days Til' Christmas Challenge!

So.. here it is! The 12 Days Til' Christmas Challenge! As I was sitting on my couch last night with the hubster, I was trying to think of something that would be fun to encourage fitness with my friends and family before the holidays! That's when the word "challenge" popped into my head. I love competition (all those years of soccer ha!) and thought it would be fun to have some cross country motivation with close friends! Think of how good we'll feel going into this holiday ahead and ready to eat and drink to our hearts content on the happiest day of the year!

Here's what it entails:

1. For the next 12 days I challenge us to get out and do something active, something for YOU. Doesn't matter if it's a class, a jog around the park, or the daily workout I post.
2. Encourage yourself and those around you by checking in on fb, twitter, or texting/emailing with motivational or inspirational posts!
3. Try ONE new workout you have never done! I think I'm gonna try TRX..heard it's an awesome workout!
4. Share healthy recipes - it can be anything from trail mix and other snacks to full blown dinners!
5. Workout with friends/family!
6. HAVE FUN!

Here's your DAY 1 WORKOUT!!!

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 by:

▪ Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown 3 sets of 15 reps

▪ Underhand Cable Pulldowns 3 sets of 15 reps

▪ One-Arm Dumbbell Row 3 sets of 15 reps, per arm

▪ Exercise Ball Pull-In 3 sets of 15 reps

▪ Seated Cable Rows 3 sets of 15 reps

Love to you all and hope you will join in the fun! I can't wait to hear from you!

XOXO