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Showing posts with label Workout. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Workout. Show all posts
Monday, February 4, 2013
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Laundry Workout
I frequently get behind on laundry (it's my most hated chore) so I came up with this for days when I have several loads to do.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Temporary Insanity
This week has been pure insanity and it's not just the workout.
Friday my husband had jaw surgery. He has (well, HAD) an overbite that can't be fixed with braces so they broke his jaw, screwed it with space, and now bone will fill in between. It's sort of cool if you think about it. The body does crazy things.
This was the first time he was totally under anesthesia so I was a little freaked out. His mom took him (because whoever took him wasn't allowed to leave until the surgery was over) so I got updates by phone. He did great and he's recovering well...
BUT...
He needs a lot of rest (he's up for a few hours before he gets tired and has to sleep), he super swollen (his bottom lip swelled so much it was splitting), and he's on a NO CHEW diet for 6 weeks. Let me tell you how thankful we are for Shakeology right now! It's seriously a staple now more than ever.
Well this also means he's not allowed to workout for a good long while. No idea if he'll be allowed to workout in 6 weeks or not. I couldn't NOT workout that long and it didn't feel right to keep doing Rev Abs without him (it's sort of our bonding thing right?)
So I started Insanity!
I've finished week one and I'm already hooked.
I spend a lot of the workout staring at the screen panting. I also have to press my hand to my mouth and breathe deep so I don't puke a lot. I have yet to even make it through the entire WARM UP.
This is a video from right after my very first workout.
It really is keeping me sane. Throughout all of the crazy I've been looking forward to my daily workout. It's an hour (workout plus shower) that is just for ME. And the endorphins are a huge bonus for my mood!
I'm posting videos after each workout so be sure and subscribe to Kas Fitness on Facebook to keep track! https://www.facebook.com/KasFitness
Do YOU want to go insane? I'll be starting an Insanity Challenge Group on OCTOBER 15th 2012!! Several of the slots are ALREADY RESERVED so if you want on the list (or want to convince me to open it as a larger group) you need to let me know sooner rather than later!
Friday my husband had jaw surgery. He has (well, HAD) an overbite that can't be fixed with braces so they broke his jaw, screwed it with space, and now bone will fill in between. It's sort of cool if you think about it. The body does crazy things.
This was the first time he was totally under anesthesia so I was a little freaked out. His mom took him (because whoever took him wasn't allowed to leave until the surgery was over) so I got updates by phone. He did great and he's recovering well...
BUT...
He needs a lot of rest (he's up for a few hours before he gets tired and has to sleep), he super swollen (his bottom lip swelled so much it was splitting), and he's on a NO CHEW diet for 6 weeks. Let me tell you how thankful we are for Shakeology right now! It's seriously a staple now more than ever.
Well this also means he's not allowed to workout for a good long while. No idea if he'll be allowed to workout in 6 weeks or not. I couldn't NOT workout that long and it didn't feel right to keep doing Rev Abs without him (it's sort of our bonding thing right?)
So I started Insanity!
I've finished week one and I'm already hooked.
I spend a lot of the workout staring at the screen panting. I also have to press my hand to my mouth and breathe deep so I don't puke a lot. I have yet to even make it through the entire WARM UP.
This is a video from right after my very first workout.
It really is keeping me sane. Throughout all of the crazy I've been looking forward to my daily workout. It's an hour (workout plus shower) that is just for ME. And the endorphins are a huge bonus for my mood!
I'm posting videos after each workout so be sure and subscribe to Kas Fitness on Facebook to keep track! https://www.facebook.com/KasFitness
Do YOU want to go insane? I'll be starting an Insanity Challenge Group on OCTOBER 15th 2012!! Several of the slots are ALREADY RESERVED so if you want on the list (or want to convince me to open it as a larger group) you need to let me know sooner rather than later!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
In Shape to Workout?
I was always one of those people that felt like you had to be in shape to go to the gym. There was a day in college, after not working out AT ALL, I jumped on the treadmill and attempted to run. You can imagine how well that went...I was going to stick with it until one of the dance girls jumped on the one next to me and took off running with ease. I quit and walked off.
But it's a common thought...
When I share about Beachbody with people I occasionally get a despondent, "Oh no, I'm not in shape. I can't [insert exercise here]."
Do you know where *I* started? 10-15mins of cardio videos online. A walk around the hills in my neighborhood.
I did NOT start with P90X or RUNNING in my neighborhood.
I remember the first time I finished one of the videos online. It's my favorite cardio video. It's 30mins long and pretty high energy. The first time I FINISHED it (that's with breaks during) I was ecstatic. When I cut back on how many breaks I took it was awesome. The first time I did it with NO breaks? It was magical.
What CAN you do? 10 mins of that exercise video? A quick walk around the block? 10 situps?
Do THAT. Tomorrow, do it again. The day after, push a bit harder. Before you know it you'll be up to 15mins of that video or 2 laps around the block.
But it's a common thought...
When I share about Beachbody with people I occasionally get a despondent, "Oh no, I'm not in shape. I can't [insert exercise here]."
Do you know where *I* started? 10-15mins of cardio videos online. A walk around the hills in my neighborhood.
I did NOT start with P90X or RUNNING in my neighborhood.
I remember the first time I finished one of the videos online. It's my favorite cardio video. It's 30mins long and pretty high energy. The first time I FINISHED it (that's with breaks during) I was ecstatic. When I cut back on how many breaks I took it was awesome. The first time I did it with NO breaks? It was magical.
What CAN you do? 10 mins of that exercise video? A quick walk around the block? 10 situps?
Do THAT. Tomorrow, do it again. The day after, push a bit harder. Before you know it you'll be up to 15mins of that video or 2 laps around the block.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
I Don't Wanna!!
I did NOT want to workout today. I was crampy. It was in my lower back so there wasn't a "perfect" position to relieve them. (If they're in the front you can curl up in the fetal position)
I posted on Facebook asking for people to give me motivation to workout. I KNEW that it would help with my cramps. I KNEW that it would help with my energy level. I KNEW it would help with my mood.
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But I didn't want to do it.
I did it anyway. I picked one of the free videos I used to do online (back in July when I started working out again). It's 30mins long. I changed into my workout clothes, had a small spoon of honey (too boost my energy a teeny bit), and pressed PLAY.
I only got through 26 minutes of it before my asthma hit me.
I did notice something positive.
I could keep up. Up until the asthma I was following the video.
All of a sudden I had another sign of how far I've come...
Have you reached a milestone lately? Have you accomplished something? Tell us about it!!!
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But I didn't want to do it.
I did it anyway. I picked one of the free videos I used to do online (back in July when I started working out again). It's 30mins long. I changed into my workout clothes, had a small spoon of honey (too boost my energy a teeny bit), and pressed PLAY.
I only got through 26 minutes of it before my asthma hit me.
I did notice something positive.
I could keep up. Up until the asthma I was following the video.
All of a sudden I had another sign of how far I've come...
Have you reached a milestone lately? Have you accomplished something? Tell us about it!!!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Do you want a Better Butt?
With bikini season around the corner I know most of my female readers are looking in the mirror more often. What body part is commonly under investigation? The butt!
I know you've heard me talk about Brazil Butt Lift in previous posts. If you want to get started NOW (you know, while you wait for your order!) you can start with a basic squat.
Squats bring up mixed feelings for me. Yes, it's one of the BEST workouts for your butt. However, I hate doing them. It's one of those things that I have push through and tell myself that it will be worth it!
What if you're not good at squats? Here are some tips!
1) Hold on to something. Grab a chair, a shelf, or a counter to help you keep your balance when you squat.
2) Watch your form. Be sure your knees stay over your heels! If they move more toward your toes you risk hurting your knees. Watch videos to make sure your form is good.
3) Start slow. Don't feel like you have to squat straight to the floor your first time. Squat down deep enough to feel it but make sure you're able to get back up!
4) When you're ready: Squat Deep. Half squats can flatten your butt. Full, deep squats will round out and lift your butt.
5) Don't forget, Eat Healthy!
Did you know you can become a customer for FREE? That means access to the message boards and ME as your coach. (It's pretty awesome...) Come Sign Up!
I know you've heard me talk about Brazil Butt Lift in previous posts. If you want to get started NOW (you know, while you wait for your order!) you can start with a basic squat.
Squats bring up mixed feelings for me. Yes, it's one of the BEST workouts for your butt. However, I hate doing them. It's one of those things that I have push through and tell myself that it will be worth it!
What if you're not good at squats? Here are some tips!
1) Hold on to something. Grab a chair, a shelf, or a counter to help you keep your balance when you squat.
2) Watch your form. Be sure your knees stay over your heels! If they move more toward your toes you risk hurting your knees. Watch videos to make sure your form is good.
3) Start slow. Don't feel like you have to squat straight to the floor your first time. Squat down deep enough to feel it but make sure you're able to get back up!
4) When you're ready: Squat Deep. Half squats can flatten your butt. Full, deep squats will round out and lift your butt.
5) Don't forget, Eat Healthy!
Did you know you can become a customer for FREE? That means access to the message boards and ME as your coach. (It's pretty awesome...) Come Sign Up!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Top Ten Tuesday
Such a simple link-up!
Ten Easy Ways to Sneak in Exercise!
1) Take the stairs: This is a common one to hear right? Seriously though, taking the stairs every day will burn extra calories.
2) Stand more often: On the phone? Walk around. Waiting for an appointment? Pace
3) Fidget: Tap your toes, stretch your hands above your head, swivel in your chair (if appropriate)
4) Calf Raises: Standing in line? Put your feet hip width apart and raise up on your toes several times (slow and controlled) So what if you look silly? Your calves will look awesome!
5) Squeeze a stress ball: Not only will you burn stress but you'll burn calories and strengthen your forearms.
6) Have stairs in your home? Take 7 mins: And do this simple stair workout
7) Dance like a crazy person: Getting ready for a date or for work? Put on something that pumps you up and dance around while you get ready. You'll get pumped and burn a few calories.
8) Carry your own groceries: Only getting a handful of things from the store? Carry your bags to the car instead of using a cart. Speaking of the car...
9) Park at the back of the parking lot! You won't have to fight for a space AND you'll burn more calories.
10) Or you can just plan for it! Check out my website and find a workout you think you'll love and DO IT!
Come over to Kas Fitness! We're almost at 100 fans.
Ten Easy Ways to Sneak in Exercise!
1) Take the stairs: This is a common one to hear right? Seriously though, taking the stairs every day will burn extra calories.
2) Stand more often: On the phone? Walk around. Waiting for an appointment? Pace
3) Fidget: Tap your toes, stretch your hands above your head, swivel in your chair (if appropriate)
4) Calf Raises: Standing in line? Put your feet hip width apart and raise up on your toes several times (slow and controlled) So what if you look silly? Your calves will look awesome!
5) Squeeze a stress ball: Not only will you burn stress but you'll burn calories and strengthen your forearms.
6) Have stairs in your home? Take 7 mins: And do this simple stair workout
7) Dance like a crazy person: Getting ready for a date or for work? Put on something that pumps you up and dance around while you get ready. You'll get pumped and burn a few calories.
8) Carry your own groceries: Only getting a handful of things from the store? Carry your bags to the car instead of using a cart. Speaking of the car...
9) Park at the back of the parking lot! You won't have to fight for a space AND you'll burn more calories.
10) Or you can just plan for it! Check out my website and find a workout you think you'll love and DO IT!
Come over to Kas Fitness! We're almost at 100 fans.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Stair Workout
Seriously. I challenged myself to get a quick workout in using nothing but my stairs and imagination. I did and I feel it today!
Equipment:
- Timer (I used my phone)
- Stairs (You could probably use a small set but I have an upstairs so it's a large set)
- Workout clothes if you want...I put on a sports bra and didn't change out of my jeans.
Workout:
These are each done in 1min increments. The cool thing is that if you're less in shape you can half it (30s each) and if you're in great shape you can double it (2min each).
- Running stairs (up and down)
- Pushups (Lean forward on the stairs)
- Forward Bends (I stood at the bottom and touched the bottom step. Kind of like a dead lift...do it slowly)
- Deep Squats (Again, standing at the bottom. Squat down until you're almost sitting on the bottom step. Knees over toes.)
- Plyo Step Ups (Kind of like this: http://youtu.be/2-IvoOYxt04 But I wasn't jumping as high. Just tap and switch)
- Regular Step Ups (30s each leg http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=25)
- Crunches (I laid on the floor and put my legs on the stairs at a 90 degree angle...so for me that was laying them on the 2nd step)
DONE! Try it!
Equipment:
- Timer (I used my phone)
- Stairs (You could probably use a small set but I have an upstairs so it's a large set)
- Workout clothes if you want...I put on a sports bra and didn't change out of my jeans.
Workout:
These are each done in 1min increments. The cool thing is that if you're less in shape you can half it (30s each) and if you're in great shape you can double it (2min each).
- Running stairs (up and down)
- Pushups (Lean forward on the stairs)
- Forward Bends (I stood at the bottom and touched the bottom step. Kind of like a dead lift...do it slowly)
- Deep Squats (Again, standing at the bottom. Squat down until you're almost sitting on the bottom step. Knees over toes.)
- Plyo Step Ups (Kind of like this: http://youtu.be/2-IvoOYxt04 But I wasn't jumping as high. Just tap and switch)
- Regular Step Ups (30s each leg http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=25)
- Crunches (I laid on the floor and put my legs on the stairs at a 90 degree angle...so for me that was laying them on the 2nd step)
DONE! Try it!
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