No Equipment? No Problem!

One of the many hats I wear is as the Business Manager for the local high school theater.  I love it.  It's easy, the high school is right next door to the middle school I work at, and not only is it my alma mater, but basically the entire directorial staff is comprised of alumni as well.  We have a lot of fun together and the kids put on AMAZING performances.  ALMOST as good as the performances I was in when I was there ;)

This spring, the kids are putting on the stage version of High School Musical.  There are a group of kids who are supposed to be "Jocks" in the show... they're even going to stage a real basketball game! Trouble is... most of them are not actual "jocks" in real life.  Plus, the dancing in this show as a whole is unreal, and the kids need to be able to keep up.

Of course, the director had the brilliant idea to call upon my expertise.  So I whipped up a little something.  And when I say a little something, I mean probably the most difficult workout I have ever come up with.

I love it so much.  It's perfect for them.  As you'll here me say in the little instructional video below, I wanted to create something that would focus on their speed, agility, and strength... all things they would need for their dancing and basketball scenes.  I wanted them to be able to do it without any equipment, in a space the size of their bedrooms, and even if they only had ten minutes.  These kids are BUSY.  I also wanted it to be hard enough so that they had ample opportunity to get better and to see their progress.

I tried one round with them a couple weeks ago.  Needless to say, they wanted to kill me.

So, here it is for you to try it yourself:

Jock's Workout

Warm up (15 seconds each):

Jumping Jacks

Twists

Arm Windmills

Toe Kicks

Exercises:

Do each for one minute.  Repeat up to two more times.

1.  Jump Squat Lunges

2.  Pushups

3.  Soccer Juggle

4.  High-low Planks

5.  Skater Jumps (single/double/triple)

6.  Burpee Tuck Jump

7.  Grapevines

8.  Mountain Climbers

9.  Glute Bridges

10. Ab Twists

I'm so proud of how many times since then they've come to tell me they've been doing the workout.  I can only hope that they'll take what I've taught them and use it to understand the importance of workout out in general.  Let me know how you like it!

21 Day Fix EXTREME Review!

IT'S HERE!!

The world has literally been waiting for this program since September. When the original 21 Day Fix launched almost a year ago to the day, the Beachbody team was "cautiously optimistic." The program sold out. It is Beachbody's best selling program to date as well as MY best selling program. The commitment is short and the results are quick. What you put in your body really is 80% of weight loss, and the 21 Day Fix nutrition plan, along with the variety of workouts, really helps people see that.

The one question I have been getting from EVERYONE is, What is the difference between the original 21 Day Fix and the new 21 Day Fix Extreme?

The difference in results?  21 Day Fix guarantees you'll lose weight.  21 Day Fix guarantees you'll tone up in ways you never imagined!

What do I get with 21 Day Fix Extreme?

So much!  Seven color-coded portion-control containers and a 25 oz Shakeology shaker cup.  This is the only program that comes with the Shakeology cup because Shakeology, while considered a necessary part of success with any program, is considered a non-negotiable for the 21 Day Fix Extreme.  Do you want results?  Drink Shakeology.  You'll also get the QuickStart Guide and workout calendar and two different EXTREME meal plans.  Finally, you'll get seven EXTREME workouts (eight if you order through me!):

Plyo Fix Extreme - Lower body workout that uses jumping and resistance.

Upper Fix Extreme - No-rest upper body workout that alternates muscle groups.

Pilates Fix Extreme - Mat workout that works the entire body, focusing on the core, while using a resistance band.

Lower Fix Extreme - Your lower half will get stronger, leaner, and more defined with this resistance based workout.

Cardio Fix Extreme - Combines weighted cardio and traditional metabolic training intervals.

Dirty 30 Extreme - 7 compound moves that focus on multiple body parts at once.

Yoga Fix Extreme - Fact-paced flow yoga class combining strength, balance, flexibility, and power.

**BONUS** The Fix Challenge - Quick, resistance workout.

There is also a Deluxe Kit that you can purchase that also includes the following two workouts: 

Power Strength Extreme - 9 total-body exercises that are based on functional movement patterns. Designed to increase strength, endurance, and power.

ABC Extreme - Targets the common problem areas - abs, buns, and cardio. Designed to get your body ready for Bikini Competition!


I am anxiously waiting for mine to come in the mail!  I can't wait to try it out and be able to update this post with mine own person transformation and experiences!  If you'd like to try it out with me, I have new Challenge Groups starting on the first Monday of every month.  Click the 21 Day Fix EXTREME image below, or fill out my Challenge Group/Test Group Application so we can find the best program for you!

Warrior Squat Moon

I've always considered myself to be a runner.  I hated it, but I loved it.  I loved preparing for a race; scheduling out my runs, increasing my mileage, watching my stamina and speed improve.  It was like studying for a big test.  And I was very good at studying and getting A's.

Then I started to feel like running wasn't doing what I wanted it to for my body anymore.  It was bringing down my spirit and my drive.  And that's when I discovered weight lifting.

Man do I love weightlifting.  I started with P90X in the spring of 2013.  The workouts were long, but I hurt every day for 90 days.  It was awesome.  I would go out for a run and my strides felt lighter and easier.  When I was training for my first half marathon in the fall of 2013 and even when I was counting down to my knee surgery in the spring of 2014, I was able to find a P90X workout that fit my needs.  In the Fall of 2014 I complete Chalean Extreme.  And on Monday, I reconnected with Tony Horton to begin P90X3.  I am beyond excited to see what this program has to offer!

Total Synergistics was the first workout I did and below, the Warrior Squat Moon, was the last move of that workout.  Having just finish my second round of PiYo, I know my balance and lower body strength is exceptional.  This move was still challenging!  Try going back and forth between Warrior and Moon for a total of 30 seconds on your right leg before switching to your left.  Also, don't strain your neck as much as I did in the video during Warrior.  Keep it in neutral spine with your ears between your shoulders.