Hot Body Beach Workout

I went for a frigid brisk walk tonight with a group of girlfriends...about 25 mins.  It was nice to get out and socialize and get some fresh air after taking it easy for the last 4 days.  I did wear my protective eye wear though, and it liked like I was ready to preform some sort of science experiment along the way..oh well I only get one set of eyes...The first month is almost over as we venture into February.   Time will fly and before we know it, it will be May 24th and time to open up the pool and enjoy some summer fun and sun.... ahhhhhhhh, feel that vitamin D.  The closest I'll get to that at the moment is to watch the video for this workout.

Sexy Legs Exercise Challenge

Hey everyone, hope that your all keeping on track.  Just watching the training for this challenge has my legs burning, so I'll be thinking about y'all when your doing this one.  The surgeon said I should be ok to start training again after a week, since it's something I've been doing for a while now...maybe can't work to the full max. for another week, but it will be nice to get moving again.  My back is getting sore from "resting" my eyes...which I know is important :) Have fun and hopefully it will leave you feeling energized.

Bikini Beach Workout

I have a little screen time today to work the eyes, so I thought I'd get you all ready to enter your comments for this workout.  It looks fun...can't wait to see how everyone did. Remember to keep focused and keep pushing on..

Ready to Sweat Workout

This one was fun.  Our arms are going to look pretty sweet by the summer...maybe we should have some arm wrestling matches soon?...maybe not...My results for this workout: Combo#1 15, Skipping 49, 42, 50, 42, 48, 49, 50, 49...Combo#2 16, Skipping 49, 50, 49, 49, 49, 49, 45, 50...Combo#3 15..this workout will definitely give you a nice sheen.

Pike Press Challenge

I have to agree with another Bodyrocker who posted a comment on the bodyrock web site stating that she thought she read the instructions wrong...and I fully agree, after 10 reps I was thinking that 10 minutes of this is really going to be GREAT FUN :(...Steve agreed...it also helps if you start the timer..whoops.  I noticed that around 20 reps...I was able to complete 80 reps in 10 minutes..Steve's results were 80 reps plus 45 knee push-ups...the arms were a shaking after this...but at least I can walk up the stairs now.  Always look on the bright side.  After tomorrows workout I'll still be posting my active rest actives...and then in the second week of "eye"recovery I'll start picking up some of the less stressful exercises from the bodyrock site...keep up the great dedication everyone. This down time will give me a chance to concentrate on my tribal fusion belly dancing.  Here's a taste of that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnYYK07lGFc&feature=related. Rachael Brice is amazing.  She moves like a snake.

Push Back- Exercise Challenge

Today I am gingerly moving around the house trying not to make any sudden movements that would jar any muscles of my backside...did you know even standing still requires those muscles :(  It took a bit for my body to ease into this challenge, being a little tender from the last few.  Maybe I'm doing something wrong?..or right...Steve sat out of this one claiming he needed all his lower extremity pain free for his squash game on Wednesday...It took me 16 minutes for this challenge, and then I did some core work on the stability ball...trying to stretch things out a bit.  Boy a hot tub would sure be nice right about now.  It is true what they though,  if your muscles are sore a workout helps relieve the pain by increasing the blood flow and speeding up recovery...something to keep in mind while your pushing through.

Break Free Workout

My buttocks are going to want to break free from my body soon and I can see that the fun is still coming for tomorrow's squats and leg lifts...goodie...My workout partner bailed on me for this workout, but Cargo make the workout oh so much fun by adding her 30lbs of help.  My lower back muscles are so sore along with my core.  Here is my results:
Backward lunge with kicks,13,13,13,13,13,14
6 min. interval, 24 reps
Backward Lunge with kicks,14,14,14,13.5,14,13
6 min. interval, 24 reps.

Exercise Challenge - Passoniate Side Lunge Jumps

Where does the passionate fit into this workout...I mean, I was uncoordinated for the first set, I was sweating, the thighs were burning...hmmm interesting...I was able to do this training first thing this morning which was nice after that first cup of java...felt fresh and ready....after the 12 mins of lunges that left my legs feeling rather like jello I thought I would even things out by working on the upper half a bit with some chin-ups...I'm able to do 2 unassisted now and 8 more assisted. I'll be training everyday until Thursday and then after the eye surgery I have to take 2 weeks off. I hope I don't loss to much strength.  It's always amazing how much time it takes to gain and so little to loss. Lunge results, 19,31,30,33,31,31,31,30,33,30,30,29,29,30,30,32,34,36.

Beach Workout

No sun was required to feel a burn in this workout...our poor quads are getting picked on this week.  I had my workout partner and Cargo with me for this one...Cargo was doing her part as the dead weight and the workout partner, well...I think he was trying to dance while doing the crab reaches to Lady Gaga...Laughing and trying to complete these workouts is not recommended unless you can keep it to the 10 secs of rest...we did the 3 rounds and then at the end did the 4 minutes of interval training with the jump squats. Here are our results:
Kim, 13,12,12,12,12,12,12,13
Steve,13,10,12,11,9,8,10,11

Exercise Challenge - 300 Killer Squats

Walking is a little slow today and sitting isn't really that comfortable.  At first I thought that 300 squats wouldn't be that bad...ya I know...I'm shaking my head too, but you know, spread throughout the evening in sets of 20...who would of thought that you can sweat so much by simply standing in one spot...not moving your feet at all and just lowering your butt to the ground and back-up...and on, and on, and on...by 200 my legs were shaking.  My buddy Cargo came along for the ride at 30lbs.  I did get to 300, and then tried to peel my pants off my thighs..a few more challenges like that and for sure I will be able to squeeze 1 one legged pistol out, i think...remember to keep looking forward on your down and up for the squat. I found this helped keep my form.

Workout Mash-up!

Ok, I've changed my mind to the "avoid" exercise from pull-ups to one legged squats...At the moment they are impossible, -at the moment-, I think I might become a bit obsessed to master these.  I could only go half way down. I tried the full one, got all they way down, and no getting back up.  So another challenge.  When your done you'll feel this in your gluteus maximus, medius and minimus for sure :) My results:
Snowboarder : 22, 20, 22
Pistol w/kick left: 5, 5, 5
Pistol w/kick right: 4, 4, 4
Push-up w/ lunge combo: 18 full form in 8 minutes
Shelf Butt Lift: 17, 16, 13
Pistol left; 3, 3, 2
Pistol right: 2.5, 3, 3

Exercise Challenge - Pull-Ups

Yep, definitely not one of my favourite exercises, but like it was said all the more reason not to avoid it.  I did the 3 sets of 5, and it's amazing how I feel this as much in my core as in my arms and shoulders.   I wanted to let everyone know that I have been sending replies to the comments that you've been making but I'm not sure where the replies are being sent.  So I'm going to start to put a comment on the blog instead. I really haven't been snobbish or anything :) Enjoy this one, and remember to breath.

Get up and Step Up - Exercise Challenge

Well I didn't get this workout done...I had to get my eyes dilated yesterday because I will be getting laser surgery next week so this was for the pre-op stuff.  I didn't think the effects would last so long, but by 8:00pm I still couldn't read anything or see anything up close and I had a headache from trying so I took that as a sign and went to bed.  Needless to say I feel very well rested.  I look forward to seeing everyone results for this workout. 

Swimming In My Own Sweat Workout

Well that's the truth...BURPEE'S are a Kick A@$ workout, and yes Steve and I were swimming in puddles of exhaustion and sweat. I did this workout a few weeks ago when the reps were going the other way and I thought just maybe it would be easier when you start at the larger reps and work your way down...and it was a little.. for this workout it took me 25:01 using full form and for the swings I used "Cargo" at 20lbs. Steve's time was 26:58 with some improvising on the burpees and 30 lbs kettlebell for the swings. On the last few sets he did 4 walkout burpees and then pushups from his knees, but he finished. This one's definitely a mind thing because it seems to go on and on. Remember to press on :) or should I say Burpee on....

5 Times a Day

Eatting. There's a posting in the bodyrock web site under food and diet posted October 10th/2010 that discusses this in detail.  This method of fueling our bodies works and I hope that everyone who is pushing through these workouts are adopting that part of the lifestyle to.  This will help to keep up our energy reserves for the day.  Try packaging up fruit, veggies and nuts for when you're on the go.  I keep a bag of almonds in the glove box so I always have something to munch on.  Apples, bag of baby carrots, those little cucumbers, trail mix...just some quick ideas. Keep up the great work.

Hot Curves - Bodyweight Exercise Challenge

It would be interesting to see what the difference in performance would be from doing this workout in the morning vs. the evening.  I think regardless it would still leave my heart pounding up my throat.  Everything else stayed down.  Complete 40 sets in 10 mins.  My thighs are burning and it feels like they've grown...hopefully I can get my pants past them :) Have a good sweat...feel the burn.

Harder Than Ever Workout

Well, one day soon I'm going to come back to this workout and hope to blow away my personal best.  One thing I have to work on is those squats. Here are my results...
Chin-ups 8 (2 unassisted the rest assisted)
Prisoner Jump squat 23 (I really want to improve this number for the next round)
Mountain Climbers 90
Clapping Push-ups 13 (on knees and that was dangerous enough...for now:) )
Jump Lunge 21
Bicycle 70
Dips 14 (assisted)
Forward/Backwards Lunge left 10
                                             right 9
Side Crunch left 21
Side Crunch Right 25
Burpees 10

Side Burpees - Exercise Challenge

The fact that I still can't bend my legs to put my pants on or get in the car without grimacing pretty much sums up the enthusiasm for the burpees.  My body surprised me and after the first one when I didn't land on my face in a heap on the floor.  Had my workout partner with me this time, which helped push me :) Completed the 60 full form in 9 mins 10 seconds.  Steve's results 9 mins 26 seconds.

Just wanted to say that everyone is doing AWESOME and your still all smiling and keeping your sense of humour :) The first 3 months are always to hardest to push through.  Keep it up.  Remember this is a life time thing...so we have time to work our way there.

Cherry Cherry Boom Boom Workout

This has to be hands down the most brutal workout for me so far.  It left me contemplating how I was going to get down the stairs, my legs were shaking and my hip flexors refused to bend. Then once I got to the shower part, my arms wouldn't lift...which left me in an interesting predicament to wash my hair.  Mountainer Climbers sure are a package wrapped in awesome and killer, and this workout sure targets those hip flexors until they can go no more.. Steve, the lucky ducky missed this one however because he had a squash game. My results:
Mountain Climber: 109, 87, 60, 70
Single Leg raise :15, 14, 11, 11
Mountain Climber: 100, 85, 79, 80
Sand Bag Squash: 18, 17, 16, 15 ( with my buddie "Cargo")
Mountain Climber: 96, 80, 80, 80
Tricep Knee Raises: 15, 13, 12, 10

Exercise Challenge - Sandbag Sit-ups and Hell Week

I need to name my ricebag...become one with the "ricebag" :) If you have any good suggestions let me know...Maybe "cargo"...one of those unisex names...anyways...100 sit-ups with my 35 lb Cargo...near the end I really had to push to get all the way up...feelin it already in my abs, forearms, shoulders and back...and they were finally feeling a little better from all those pull-ups....Remember to breath and Core Tight.

Exercise Challenge - Hit Your Butt

Spread these out into sets of 10 for each leg, between baking and doing the dishes.  Only got stuck on the down twice.  I didn't do the skipping, but will go the max on the next workout.  I found using a chair behind me to make sure my butt was going back and my knees not forward worked really well. till tomorrow.

MMA Workout (Major Muscle Apocalypse)

Wow.. is.. all I..can .say..between the heavy breathing and sweating.  The bonus for this workout was I had a partner in crime, which was fun.  Boy did he pick a day to start.  INTENSE, but we both finished. If he wants to expand on his experience he can on his own free will.  It's nice to see this spousal partner workout lifestyle happening.  To have another topic to discuss with each other than the usual kids, bills etc..is refreshing and fun...almost like dating again, but the torturous part coming from the workout...I like it. I got my sandbag in the mail for Christmas from Steve, so we picked up some rice and filled her up with 35lbs worth. Our Results:
Steve:
Left Side Leg Squat: 9,9,10,10, 10, 10, 10, 6, 8, 12
Right Side Leg Squat: 10,10,10,10,10,9,10,7,8,12
Burpees: 6,7,6,7,7,7,7,4,5,6
Pull-ups: 7,8,9,7,6,5,4,3,0,6 (Steve used the dip station for the reverse pull-ups)
 
Me:
Left Side Leg Squat:9,8,8,9,9,8,7,7,8,9
Right Side Leg Squat:10,9,10,8,9,9,9,8,9,8
Burpees:5,5,5,5,5,5,5,4,4,5
Pull-ups:6,6,6,5,5,5,,5,5,7 (first one in sets unassisted, others chairs assisted, using pull-up bar, which is still hanging :)

Exercise Challenge - Hanging Knee Raises

This one could have been called "how long can you hold on", cause my hands were on fire...felt this in my forearms and hands and shoulders, and when that numbed up my abs started their protest. Because all the doors in our house have old style mouldings we had to get crafty on how to hang my pull up bar.  My hubby rigged it up and reassured me that the 2 screws acting as the "door frame" will be fine...so far he's right. My time was 2:45 mins. As for the skipping I figured that vaccuming the whole house and washing the floors and running up and down the stairs cleaning up my "sorting" piles will act as the cardio today.

007 Workout (Quantum of Sweat)

I had to read the directions for this workout a few times...and after whipping myself with the rope then almost taking down my light fixtures, I decided that I would improves and just do the hand motions using an exercise band stretched behind my back to give some resistance.  I'll take the skipping to the great outdoors and practise some control.  They say most things are like riding a bike from when you were a kids but apparently, not skipping for me.  Or I could place some blame on the skipping rope. Oh well another challenge to master. Have fun with this one, my results:
Round 1 left leg 96, right leg 99, 6 1/2 roll overs, 6 roll overs
Round 2 left leg 92, right leg 96, 6 roll overs, 6 roll overs

Round 1 jack jump 52, reverse push-up w/kick 12
               jack jump 52, reverse push-up w/kick 12
Round 2 jack jump 54, reverse push-up w/kick 12
                               50,                                         11

Do it. Do it. Exercise Challenge

Here is the first post of many...lets have three cheers, and a really good stretch.
All I can say is that I'm really enjoying my new workout gloves...comfort for all those reverse push-ups, plus they look pretty cool. So results...

100 squats, 100 reverse push-ups, in 12 minutes, completed.

Remember to keep your core tight through all the exercises and for the squats, butt back and never have your knees go over your toes. til tomorrow.