Sunday, January 29, 2012

You don't need expensive equipment to get a killer workout!

Here is the class we did at Personal Best on Thursday, January 26, 2012. It was a challenge, but FUN!!!!

* JUMP ROPE - FOR 1 MIN.
* PLANK JACKS -16- MT CLIMBERS 16
COMPLETE THESE 3 EXERCISES BACK TO BACK 5 TIMES THROUGH AS FAST AS YOU CAN!

* KETTLE BELL SWINGS - 30
* HOP TURNS - 20
COMPLETE THESE 2 EXERCISES BACK TO BACK 5 TIMES THROUGH AS FAST AS YOU CAN!

* WEIGHTED JACKS- 32
* FOOT BALL HIGH STEPPING- 32 - RIGHT INTO BURPES 10
COMPLETE THESE  3 EXERCISES BACK TO BACK 5 TIMES THROUGH AS FAST AS YOU CAN!

* ROLL-UPS INTO SQUAT -THRUST INTO A PUSH-UP - 10
* LEG RAISES - 20
COMPLETE THESE EXERCISES 5 TIMES THROUGH AS FAST AS YOU CAN!

GOOD LUCK! LET ME KNOW HOW IT WORKS FOR YA!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Guidelines for Safe Weight Loss

* Do not allow your calorie intake to go below 1,200 calories per day (except under a doctors care)
* Reduce fat intake to less than 30 % of total energy intake per day.
* Emphasize fruits in the morning hours and green leafy vegetables in the afternoon and evening hours.
* Provide a negative calorie balance of 400-800 calories per day through exercise and diet ( not to exceed 1,000 calories per day) resulting in gradual weight loss while avoiding metabolic distress (slowing of the metabolism) .
* Include the use of behavior modification to identify and eliminate poor dietary habits ( a food journal may be helpful- when do you find that you have the most difficult time sticking to healthy food choices? Do you notice a pattern?).
* Include an exercise program that promotes a daily calorie expenditure of 300 calories or more.
* Incorporate new dietary and physical activity habits that can be continued for life to maintain the achieved lower body weight.

Diets do not work!
 Healthy Lifestyle Habits do!
 Make the Commitment!

Monday, January 16, 2012

Personal Best - Body Blast Workout -on Wednesday- 1-11-12

* LOW JACKS = 50
* RENEGADE ROWS = 20   - 4 TIMES EACH EXERCISE


* BURPES = 15
* LATERAL DELTOID RAISE = 16    - 4 TIMES EACH EXERCISE


* SPLIT SQUATS WITH DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS = 20
* PLANK JACKS (16) / MT. CLIMBERS (16)                                  - 4 TIMES EACH EXERCISE

* STRAIGHT LEG SQUAT THRUST = 20
* POSTERIOR DELTOID RAISE = 20               - 4 TIMES EACH EXERCISE

ABS = MEDICINE BALL FULL BODY V-UPS = 20
         = MEDICINE BALL CRISS CROSS = 20
         = MEDICINE BALL HALF CRUCH TOSS- UP = 20       - 3 TIMES EACH EXERCISE

TRY IT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS! LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

What are your Fitness Goals for 2012?

We are 5 days into 2012.
Did you make any resolutions?
Did you promise yourself that this is the year you will lose weight, have more energy, look and feel fit?

How is it going so far?
You can be the fit, healthy person you want to be in 2012 and for the rest of your life if you really want it!
Do you?
No one can do it for you.
It's up to you.
You are the only one who can make that decision!

As with any fitness regimen, before you even begin, you need to visit your doctor to make sure you are in shape to start. Once you get the all clear, the first step toward success is setting goals- you can't get anywhere if you don't know where you're going or what you want! Be truthful with yourself about where you are starting from and how much time you need to give yourself to attain your goal.
It is important that you are mentally prepared for the hard work and lifestyle changes that lie ahead. Most people deal only with the diet and exercise parts of losing weight and  getting fit. In my experience as a trainer , mental readiness is just as important for lasting success!

Ask yourself:
* Am I ready to get up off the couch and move my body for 20-30 minutes 5-6 days per week?
* Am I ready to  pick up some weights and  train at least 2-3 days per week?
* Am I ready to STOP SMOKING?
* Am I ready to STOP filling my body with sugar, caffeine, and processed foods?
* Am I ready to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night?
* Am I ready to TRY SOMETHING NEW and treat myself like I would my best friend?

You are the only one that can answer these questions.
Do you think your worth it?
I DO!

Let me know how you plan to take care of yourself this year. I would love to hear :)