Since completing the 12 week MUTU program at the beginning of June I have been lifting weights at home. For the last 4 weeks I've been exercising Monday-Thursday from anywhere between 30-60 minutes. I am not following a lifting program currently but instead doing workouts that I find fun and challenging. And challenging to me today looks much different from a few years ago. I used to push myself hard, especially when teaching group fitness, but have learned I don't need to do that to get a good workout. Ahhh, the wisdom that comes with age. I recently did a high reps/low weight workout and thought it would be fun to share on the blog. BENEFITS OF HIGH REPS/LOW WEIGHT WORKOUTS For high reps/low weight workouts you need to pick a weight that you can lift 15 times with good form. These workouts are a great way to build muscular endurance because your muscles will be constantly working without becoming fatigued. If you swim, run, or cycle this type of training would be great to … [Read more...]
30 Minute Treadmill & Upper Body Workout
Last week I programmed this 30 minute workout for my personal training clients. We finished up the session with some mobility work and foam rolling. You could also repeat this if you are wanting a 60 minute workout. I rarely, if ever, anymore workout for 60 minutes ;). But the option is there if you want it. When you get to the upper body section you will do the first and second exercise listed and then repeat both before moving on. Thanks for reading! And I always love to know what you think if you try a workout from this blog. … [Read more...]
All Levels Total Body Workout
Once upon a time, several years ago, I started an online bootcamp. Some of you longtime readers may remember this or perhaps even joined in the fun. It had been awhile since I had looked at these workouts and I had forgotten how many I had. These workouts are sitting on my computer and I decided to use them for the next few weeks at home for my own workouts. The all levels total body workout can adjust to your time available as well as fitness level. If you need a shorter workout you can follow the newbie option. Lots of ways to make this workout fit your needs. I did the intermediate option this morning and it took me 40 minutes. I did circuit 1 twice, circuit 2 twice, circuit 3 twice, followed by 3 minutes of cardio. Let me know if you decide to try it and how you did! … [Read more...]
Burn Boot Camp Review
I recently discovered there is a Burn Boot Camp 10 minutes away from my house. I might have even squealed a little bit as I drove by and noticed the sign on the building. When you have taught group fitness classes and are also a personal trainer/nutrition coach this is what gets you giddy. I immediately came home, went online, and discovered they were offering a 30 day Groupon for $33. With the Groupon purchased I made plans to redeem my voucher the following week. Burn Boot Camp had been on my radar for years thanks to Julie from Peanut Butter Fingers and also friends in Tennessee who are members. The location that is so close to my house opened last year and once I started my Groupon discovered that several of my friends are members. I am pretty sure this never came up in conversation because I had just had my third baby and exercising was the furthest thing from my mind. I am on the last days of my Groupon and ready to give my honest review on Burn Boot Camp. THE … [Read more...]
Upper Body Express Workout
This morning I did this really fast and fun workout at Burn Bootcamp! Shoutout to the Gilbert, AZ location! I have been wanting to try this place forever and I am thrilled! THE WORKOUT This upper body workout is inspired by what I did this morning and will take you under 30 minutes to complete. The main set contains six exercises and each exercise is performed for 60 seconds. You will then perform the set again. FALL BREAK FUN We have been enjoying our kids being on Fall break this week and have already done so many fun things together. Over the weekend we went to the Phoenix Zoo to see the new Dinosaurs in the Desert exhibit. This was fun but if you plan to go get your tickets ahead of time, either online or at the ticket window during general admission hours. With our zoo membership we entered the zoo early and didn't know that you would need tickets to see the dinosaurs and ended up waiting in line for 30 minutes. It wasn't a horrible wait and my kids now know the entire … [Read more...]
Mint Body Review + Two 30 Minute Workouts
I love reading reviews on different fitness studios and trainers and find it especially helpful when deciding if it would be worth my time and money to plan a visit. I have been trying to motivate myself to workout after giving birth to Jesse and one of my favorite ways to do this is to try new workouts! So you might be seeing more of these types of reviews on the blog. This review was not sponsored. MINT BODY GILBERT Mint Body is a small studio fitness facility that offers personal training and open gym memberships in a welcoming and friendly environment. I had been following their Instagram page and discovered that they had recently started offering an open gym style membership, Mint Body Express. I drive by the Gilbert location all the time and was immediately intrigued. Minty member express is an open gym style membership that includes their exclusive minty weekly workouts posted daily. This membership is perfect for people that want to come at their own pace, but still have … [Read more...]
