Next Up: 90-Day Workout for 2012

Heyyy Brickhouses!! It's Sunday Funday!!

Mia had surgery on Thursday so I have been in the house the majority of the weekend tending to my poor baby! She had her tonsils and adenoids removed (they were enlarged ,causing sleep apnea) and is really feeling the pain! Half the time she is drugged up on her meds, but when she is awake she is a groggy, slobbering mess! Two weeks of pain and open mouth snoring and then my Mia and me will be able to have a full night of uninterrupted sleep!!

Today I'll be spending quality time with Mia, cleaning, and writing, but I wanted to show you what I got in the mail recently! Besides training for my first half marathon, I will be doing this for the first quarter of 2012:

  

I saw the commercial for Supreme 90 Day last year probably on late night television and I liked what I saw because of the price ($19.99 + S&H), but was skeptical because it seemed like a knockoff P90X. It touts the importance of muscle confusion, has 10+ DVD's, and has a nutrition plan like P90X.  I searched the internet for forums, message boards, and testimonials about the system and could not have been more convinced. There are dozens of Youtube videos, and comparisons from people who have done it and because of minimal equipment, shorter workout time (about 40min) plus the amazing price, recommend it over P90X.

I ordered it online after reading a lot of complaints about the customer service charging credit cards for extra services and products. My order was $31.97 including tax and as you can see I got more than my money's worth from a quantity standpoint. During the process I was asked to upgrade my shipping from 3-4 weeks to one week shipping which I declined. I was surprised to receive my order within three days of purchase which was amazing!

I am pretty excited about this workout system and can't wait to start on New Years Day!! I feel like I have a head start for the Jan 1 rush and I am gonna continue working out with Christian and running weekly until then! My focus for 2012 is on clean eating and a consistent routine!

Can't wait to have a monthly review for the first quarter of 2012 for ya'll! LET'S GET IT!!!

What are your fitness plans/regiment for 2012? Do YOU want to join me with Supreme 90 Day?

-KEF
xoxo

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LET'S GET IT TIGHT!!!: Home Workouts w/ Coach Christian-- TABATA

Morning Brickhouses!!

Its the beginning of a new week and exactly 20 days until Christmas!! Don't forget to check out the Facebook page daily for giveaways and ideas for fitness gifts for the active person (and/or yourself) in your life! Our current giveaway is open until December 16, 2011, check it out here.

This week for my workouts I plan to work out with Christian at least twice this week, and continue
Healthy Girl!'s 100 Miles for the Holidays Challenge. As it stands, I have already gotten in about 21 miles and we have three weeks until Christmas. I don't know if I will be able to log the 26.33 miles per week it will take to get to 100 by Christmas but I can get there by New Year's!!

This week Christian is bringing a Tabata workout. I had heard this workout discussed before on My Fitness Pal, but never have tried it myself. Before the workout Christian explained that Tabata simply means, "20 seconds on, 10 seconds off". One muscle group worked for 20 seconds at a time, 5 reps total, with 10 second breaks in between. This workout is 15 minutes in all but pushes your muscle groups to the max and with consistent work, leaves you toned and tight! LET'S GET IT!!!

TABATA WORKOUT!!!

1. Pushups-   You know the drill!! Pick a style, ANY Style!!

5 reps: 20 secs work/10sec rest

Start low touching the ground..

Rise up...

EXPLODE!!!

 2. Star Jumps- Start in wide squat, jump up and EXPLODE!!
5 reps: 20 secs work/10sec rest

Get into crunch position, legs extended half-way, butt off floor...

Straighten legs while maintaining contraction...

Explode up!! Moving lower body towards chest

 3. Reverse Crunch - Maintain crunch contraction, straighten legs, explode up towards chest

5 reps: 20 secs work/10sec rest

Jump with a  Jumprope...

or Jump with Dumbbells...

or simply JUMP UP!!

 4. Jump Rope- Pick a style, ANY style! JUST JUMP!!

5 reps: 20 secs work/10sec rest

That face...

Lift and Lower..

 5.Dumbbell Curls- Simply lift up towards chest, then lower down

5 reps: 20 secs work/10sec rest

So there you have it...TABATA!!! You will definitely sweat and exert alot of energy with this workout! Take a look at some of my faces and you'll already know!! A 15 minute Tabata workout, plus cardio exercises such as running/jogging/walking, elliptical, stair master etc., at least three times a week is a great routine if you are looking for an effective workout! Check back next week for more!! LET'S GET IT!!!

-KEF

xoxo

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LET'S GET IT TIGHT!!! : Home Workouts w/Coach Christian

Morning Brickhouses!!

I know for me when I started on my fitness journey I wasn't exactly sure where to start. I honestly didn't know what I was supposed to do besides hitting a cardio machine and eating smaller portions. It wasn't until I had a consultation with Coach Christian at my employee gym, that I learned about the RMR method, and the importance of strength training for weight loss. Christian was able to break it down so well, that a light bulb went off in my head and everything clicked into place regarding what I needed to do to get and stay fit.

The information that Christian has given to me over the last year has been invaluable. He along with my other trainer Coach Katie have given me the confidence to start my blog and work towards pursuing my personal training certification!

Each week Christian will be bringing over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry to you, providing customized at-home workouts that require little to no equipment that can be done 2-3 times a week in addition to cardio. He's a hilarious, generous and dedicated trainer and I don't mind sharing him with all of you!!

 

        FOR THIS WORKOUT YOU WILL NEED : 

• A pair of 5-10 lb weights      
• Physio Ball [optional]
• Mat [optional]

As I said before, Christian's workouts will be done with little to no equipment and there will always be alternatives given if you don't have the fitness equipment we use in the workouts.

When I have a training session with Christian, he always has me warm up on a cardio machine for 5- 10 minutes while he writes my workout on the board:

 TOTAL BODY!!!