Tabata HIIT

Good Wednesday morning,

Busy weeks, working on Tabata workouts:  HIIT

High
Intensity
Interval
Training

I'm telling you, no one has time to spend hours working out. That's why these workouts are so effective. You can check out more by clicking here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training


Let me know what are some of your favorite training routines.

I save my runs for when I have time to relax. Running for me is very relaxing:)

Try it, You'll love it!!!

Enjoy this midweek workout boost.

Totally toned Tuesday and Anti-belly bloating water

Wow!!! Where is the time going???  Count down to Easter. Also, to my kids Spring vacation.

 

Continuing my TOTALLY TONED TUESDAY!

 

 

My workouts have consisted of Mondays: total body

                                                   Tuesdays: upper body

                                                   Wednesdays: Abs

                                                   Thursdays: lower body

                                                   Fridays: total body

                                                  Saturdays: cardio only

 

 

After a great warm up, I do a 20 minute jog to really ignite my inner fire. Then, interval training targeting these specific areas depending on the day. Always working in plyo's into the interval cycle.

 

1. plyo move
2. lower and upper body move together
3. ab move
4. intense cardio move
5. arm and back move
6. plyo move
7. Repeat!!!

 

 

ANTI-BELLY BLOATING DETOXIFING WATER!!!

 

 

Water filled with cucumbers, lemon, orange, and mint.

 

Cucumber slices to reduce water retention and for all it's anti-inflammatory properties

Lemon slices for the cleansing effect of the digestive system

Orange slices that stimulate the immune system and help reduce cholesterol levels

Mint leaves aid in digestion and soothe stomach cramps

Ginger as well to aid in digestion

Mix all together in a big Pitcher filled with Ice water. The ice water helps to boost metabolism!!

Drink up and Enjoy!!!  

 

That's my day, Enjoy yours:)

TOTALLY TONED TUESDAY- PLYO MOVES

Totally Toned Tuesday!!

Started my day with an early client. Always a great way to start the day.

My workouts for the week have been quite intense following the format of 30 min. of above moderate cardio. By "above moderate" I mean, keeping my heart rate up higher than normal but not to the point of, let's say, a full speed sprint.

• Then, going right into interval training.
• 1 min of a lower and upper body move (squats into overhead presses) 
• 30 sec rest
•  1 min plyo move(squat down and burst up high to the ceiling)When executed properly and used in reasonable volume, plyometrics help prevent injury and improve performance. But poor form, misguided progressions, or crazy amounts of volume creates the opposite effect. Any time you start getting fast and explosive, you must be thoughtful with your training. 
• 30 sec rest
• 1 min of another lower and upper body move
• etc...

6 different exercises working all parts of the body and repeating 3 x. Works out to be about 9-10 min.'s a cycle x three equals 30 min. And it's a killer:)

   



NEW CLASS STARTING SOON!!!
STAY TUNED.

ENJOY YOUR DAY EVERYONE!!!

Roasted Cauliflower Salad and Mock 'Tuna" salad recipes



Good Morning all, This has been a great week.

Workouts for the week have included: 30 minutes on the treadmill. Alternating sprints with hill sprints and light jogging to recover. Strength training, continuing overload principle,  Working all major muscles. Alternating lower body with an upper body move. Cool down with Pilates abs and yoga stretches:)
Still doing research on the Thyroid. I'm learning it is a very complicated little gland that controls several different hormones, especially the one that controls your metabolism. It effects most middle age women at some time or another, whether they know it , or not. On a lighter note;

Last night we had this awesome dinner:

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD
 http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2013/04/cauliflower-salad/


A MUST TRY!

MOCK "TUNA" SALAD

 

http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2012/06/raw-vegan-tuna-salad/

 



These are the Nori (sea weed)sheets I used. 70 percent of my daily Iodine needs are met by one full sheet.

 





 Looking forward to an awesome Pilates class tonight. Take care and enjoy this beautiful weather !