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My other workouts

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:30:21 +0000

So, I haven’t done a in-home workout for a while. Lately I have been wanting to get outside, or go to the gym. So This is what I have been doing for the past month. I have been meeting my future father in law at the gym, so we can have some bonding time.

We always start off with lift weights, we usual do chest and triceps, back and biceps, and legs and shoulders. We alway do around 20-30 mintues of cardio afterward to. So that is what I have been doing at the gym. Lately at the gym, I have been doing the Stair Machine or the elliptical. But I have also been wanting to run, but haven’t been able to because I have injured my knee again, the ground and pound is just to much. So I decided that I needed to start riding my mountain bike again. I didn’t go on any trails, but I did make a round trip of 16.2 miles, which is pretty good. I haven’t biked in a long time but it was definitely worth it, although my butt is hurting from the seat.

I hope to continue on update my workout site, so you can continue to read my progress. There are a lot of things I want to do. I would love to take another run at the Insanity workout, plus I would like to possibly do the Turbo Fire Workout one of these days. I have also been wanting to do the P90x workout again. I just have no idea which prder I want to do these workouts in. I know these workouts are great and they do work, but it is hard to do workouts everyday in front of a television.

I have also been trying to eat healthy again, my fiance is really trying to help me with that, because she is incredible at staying in shape and eating correctly.

Insanity Workout Review: Day 41

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:02:13 +0000

So I finally Got back into the Insanity workout today. It has been a long time coming, but I am finally back into action. Today I did the Max Cardio Conditioning Insanity Workout, and it was a tough one to jump back in with. It has been about three weeks since I got terribly sick, and my body definitely felt weak today. Everything was a struggle, I am also still fighting of this cold. I feel good enough to workout though, I had a little hard time breathing and my ears wouldn’t pop, so it was a little annoying. On top of my sinuses still being plugged, my legs felt like lead, my legs definitely knew that they haven’t been worked out in awhile.

Today’s Insanity workout was a very tough workout, and I am sure it would have been tough even if I was in better shape. After the warm ups and the stretching, it is pretty much non stop for 32 minutes straight. The only time you take breaks is when Shaun T is showing you a workout that you are unfamiliar with.

This workout will definitely get your blood pumping, it is fast action and sweat dripping. I really struggled today with the cardio power moves. Anything that involved any strength I really struggled with. It is weird how much ground you can lose physically when you stop working out even just for three weeks. The Flu really takes a toll on the body, it has taken my body so long to recover. I don’t think I had the swine flu, but who knows…most people get over the Swine flu without any medication at all anyways.

I really want to finish this last month strong, so I got to get re-focused, and motivated again. The hardest part is getting motivated again to start working out. It is easy to make that first initial decision to workout, and then once you get in the flow of things, it is simple to keep on working out. But if you take a break from your workout, I always find its the most hard to get back into the swing of things after taking a break.

This will be good for me. I am going to try to eat well too. No pop, no fast food, no white breads.

The Insanity Workout Is On Hold

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:41:53 +0000

So the day I was getting back into to the swing of things, I got pretty sick. I have not felt this terrible in a long time, its weird because I really do not get sick that often, and over the weekend I felt horrible. I am pretty sure I got the common cold, and I did not get swine flu. My throat was killing me and I have started a cough. Today I am starting to feel better, and it is probably because I have been downing Vitamin C, Dayquil, Emergen-C, and Halls. My throat is feeling a lot better, and I am starting to get my voice back.

Unfortunately, even though I am starting to feel better, I am leaving tomorrow for my Elk Hunting trip. I will be gone from Tuesday to Friday, hopefully when I get back I will be able to jump right into the workouts again.

I really do want to finish strong with the Insanity workout, so I might even extend it an extra week, so I can get this whole 2nd month in.

I will start writing again in about a week, so hopefully I will have some more insanity workout reviews for you.

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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:27:39 +0000

Just to let you know I added a link to me page, so if you would like to link to my site, just go ahead and follow the directions. It’s pretty simple.

Rev Abs Workout

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:55:14 +0000

The RevAbs workout is finally here! RevAbs was official released today on October 14th 2009. This is going to be a great workout, which I actually hope to do someday, maybe after my Insanity workout and Chalean Extreme workout.

I know this sounds like a plug, but I do feel as though this RevAbs workout is actually going to help people reach some of their fitness goals, so why not plug it. Just like P90x, RevAbs is a 90 day workout. Rev Abs will target every region of your core, the moves have been specifically designed to strengthen and sculpt your whole core. There are not only ab routines, but there are also cardio interval training and total body workouts. There is going to be some dummbell usage or resistance bands, so you might want to get those if you are thinking about doing the Rev Abs workout.

There are 8 DVD’s that come with the RevAbs workout, and it is said to be the one of the most effective ab workout routines ever put on DVD

Brett Hoebel is the fitness trainer in the RevAbs workout, he has helped celebrities, athletes, and regular (the most important) people get in shape. He has been a prominent fitness trainer in New York for about 15 years now. He is famous for getting his clients results. THIS WILL BE AN EXTREME WORKOUT PROGRAM, so make sure you check it out with your doctor before you do this workout program.

The is also a Rev Abs workout that is a deluxe version.

Slim in six

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:29:40 +0000

So if you do not think you are ready for a 90 day commitment like ChaLean Extreme, but you still want a challenging and fat burning workout, then you should check out Debbie Siebers Slim in 6 workout program. The Slim in 6 workout is just as challenging as an home workout program out there, and you can lose up to 25 pounds in six weeks. Now obviously results may vary, but if you do the nutrition guide and the workouts according to plan, there is no reason why you should not see incredible results.

So what is the Slim in 6 all about?

Slim in 6 can reshape your body in 6 short weeks. The secret is Debbie’s exclusive Slim Training^® technique, which combines fat-burning cardiovascular workouts with light resistance moves to help you slim and shape your body without bulking you up! You’ll shrink your midsection and get slim, sexy thighs, hips, and arms—all in just 6 WEEKS.

Slim in six comes with three body slimming workouts:

Start it up!: (25 minutes) will help you burn calories and reshape your body with the basic Slim Training moves.

Ramp it up!: (48 minutes) helps you to burn more calories each day to ramp up your results.

Burn it up!: (60 minutes) takes slimming and toning to the next level to complete your body reshaping.

Plus you get 2 bonus workouts that will help you flatten those abs and gain flexibility with Slim and Six pack and Slim and Limber, both workout are under 15 minutes long.

The workouts are not the only thing you get with the Slim in six workout routine. You also get incredible tools to help you along the way! You get:

Simple Steps To Success! – which is a guide that will help you get the best results from the workouts.

Step by Step Nutrition Guide – Eat right and energize your body to help shed the fat.

Slim in 6 Calendar – Track your results.

Tape Measure – So you can see your results!

6-day Express Diet Plan – Helps you get on the right track to burn fat.

Cardio Core Express - A 35 minute workout video that introduces new moves to help strengthen your core.

Slim in 6 Resistance Band – Get a resistance band to help you tone your body.

This is a very serious workout that has actually been out for awhile and many people actually love the Slim in 6 fitness program. It has been tried and proven to work. Slim in 6 has helped many people (particularly women) get back into shape and stay in shape.

The Importance of Abs

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:19:28 +0000

For a moment, lets assume that if you are reading this article than you are someone who is trying to find a way to motivate yourself to get rid of the little belly that has plagued you for a long time. Maybe you are finally sick of looking in the mirror and seeing your belly companion. And maybe you have already heard of all the health benefits to losing your gut, but you still need a little more motivation to make the final decision to get great abs. Well, listen up; healthy abs can improve your sex life.

Besides the obvious, that great abs is just wonderful to look at, there are many other reasons why having fit abs can improve what your love life.

Your Abs is what creates the motion in the ocean, the rock and roll, the dips in the hips. It is all about your core, being able to push and thrust more comes from developing a strong and healthy core. Developing your abdominal region and your lower back will go a long way in approving the length and stamina you have with sex, it will also help you prevent injury and the embarrassment of getting an injury during sex.

Better Abs can also help fight against erectile dysfunctions (ED). Yes, ED has affected millions of men and has been one of the most frustrating dilemmas in a man sex life. There are pills to help you with this, but it is way more safe and healthy to workout that belly fat. Overweight men experience ED more often, and that is because they experience less blood flow, which is a very important process in achieving an erection. So the more you unclog those arteries and work on getting flat and sexy abs, the less issues you will have.

Abs can make you more confident. I understand that it is important to have a connection and love the person you are with, so abs that look good are not always the answer, more often it is personality and confidence that make you better in bed. But you will definitely have more confidence and not be insecure with your partner if you have a flat stomach, if you are not completely shy, not the cute shy, but the shyness that is more like fear.

Overall, developing great abs is just leads to a better and healthier lifestyle, you do not have to be ripped or defined like a world class weight lifter, but flattening your stomach has many benefits. There is a wonderful workout program that is coming out called RevAbs with Brett Hoebel, it will be sure to give you flat, strong and healthy abs. It is a very intense workout, but if you are looking for a challenge than this is the workout program for you.

In-home workouts are the way to go!

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:03:45 +0000

It is great to go to the gym and workout, but unless you pay a lot of money to have a personal trainer to give you tips with your workouts, then you might be wasting your time, because you can injury yourself pretty easily. Another problem is that there are people who do not change their eating habits to compliment their workout routines. So how do you find workouts that can give both a personal trainer and a nutrition plan? You might be surprised, but it is actually quite easy and less expensive than the gym. Your answer is, In-home workout programs. Yes, that is right, DVDs that you can pop into your DVD player and workout from your own home. Now, you might be unsure, because you are thinking of the old in-home workouts that you do over and over again, which are super boring and repetitious. But new in-home workout programs have come along way. Most of these workout programs all come with a numerous amount of different workouts, which keep things fun and entertaining. They also come with fitness guides and nutrition guides, so that you can maximize your results and continue to live a healthy life style. In-home workouts are also safer; there is a professional trainer who will teach you new techniques and the right way to perform each exercise, so you can avoid injury. These new in-home workouts will change you forever, they will get you in the best shape of your life, and educate you on how to eat, so you can live a long and healthy life.

Some of these In-home workouts include workouts like Chalean Extreme, P90x and Shaun T Insanity workout.

Do you know your fitness level?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:30:22 +0000

You made your resolution to get in shape, you have even found an exercise program that you like, but where exactly do you start? One of the first things that you should do is to find out what your current fitness level is. This is important, because you want to make sure that you increase at a healthy rate to prevent injury, especially if you are going to being a workout like P90x or the Insanity workout, which have their own fitness level test. But besides those tests there are several other ways to test your fitness level.

Upper Body Strength
A great way to test upper body strength is by using the push-up. Men should use the traditional military style push-up, while women can use the bent-knee position. To perform the test, do as many push-ups as you can, and count them as you are going. The average number of push-ups is listed below:

Women			Men

Age 20-29: 17-33	Age 20-29: 35-44

Age 30-39: 12-24	Age 30-39: 24-34

Age 40-49: 8-19		Age 40-49: 20-29

Age 50-59: 6-14		Age 50-59: 15-24

Age 60+:  3-4		Age 60+:  10-19

Aerobic Activity
A great way to test your aerobic fitness level is the 12 minute test. To perform this test, warm up properly then cover as much distance as you can in 12 minutes. You may walk, run, or jog. When your 12 minutes are up, record your distance. Below are the average results for the number of miles covered:

Women			Men

Age 20-29: 1.33		Age 20-29: 1.54

Age 30-39: 1.27		Age 30-39: 1.49

Age 40-49: 1.21		Age 40-49: 1.42

Age 50-59: 1.13		Age 50-59: 1.33

Age 60+:  1.07		Age 60+:  1.24

There are several other tests to check your fitness level, some of which can be performed by a trainer or physician. If your numbers are below the averages above, set your goal to the average and work towards that. When you have reached that goal, move to a higher one.

The ChaLean Extreme Fitness Routine

Preparing for Chalean Extreme and Shaun T Insanity

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:45:14 +0000

So right now, I am trying to prepare myself mentally and physically for doing the Chalean Extreme workout and the Shaun T Insanity workout, it is going to be tough, but I am pretty sure I can do it. Last year my big goal was to do the P90x workout program, and I did the workouts, but I kind of failed at the nutrition side to it all. I tried to keep up with the nutritional part to the p90x program, but there were so many holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, My birthday, and my best friend’s birthday. Of course there were so many parties around those holidays, it was just to difficult to maintain a healthy diet. This year my goal is to do the Chalean Extreme and the Shaun T Insanity workout while doing a healthy nutrition. That is my goal and I am sticking to it!! I still need to start the workouts after I get back from Uganda, Africa, so I have awhile, till September. In the mean time I will be doing some running at the gym and a little weight lifting. I really want to do more cardio in my workouts, so I am going to start running a few miles every other day. I will probably just go to the gym in my time before I start my workouts. I am planning on losing some more weight before i start the Chalean Extreme and Shaun T Insanity workout, because I usually lose around 10 pounds every time I go to Uganda, it will be a nice little jump start to my workouts.

My ultimate goal is to finally get rid of this excess fat that I have around my mid section, I do not want to get completely ripped and muscular, but I would really love to get rid of these love handles and get toned. I think a weight around 175 or 180 would be ideal for that goal. So we will see how it goes. In the mean time I will be posting my workouts from the gym and my ab workouts that I will be doing at home, so wish me luck!!