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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Overhead Squat-a-Thon...

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.
1. Plio pushups...150...men 200...Full range of motion, hand release from the ground

2. "Overhead Squat-athon"

100 Overhead Squats for time (95, 65)
10 rep Knee to Elbow penalty anytime the bar comes down from overhead.
Thursday
check out this awesome instructional video for information on how to do the OH squat...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCWLs1jTOVE


3."Filthy Fifty"...get in teams of 2...FIND SOMEONE NEW to workout with so you dont get all chatty!

50 Box jump, 24 inch box
50 Jumping pull-ups
50 Kettlebell swings, 1 pood
Walking Lunge, 50 steps
50 Knees to elbows
50 Push press, 45 pounds
50 Back extensions
50 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball
50 Burpees
50 Double unders or 100 singles (jump rope)

you can do these in any order that you would like...the jumping pull-ups can be done at the Smith machine and should be done in teams of 2...I would start with one team, tag another team when you are ready to move on.
How’s your nutrition this week? Are you getting the results that you want? Are you reaching your goal?
how wonderful!
One of my favorite things to do is grow a little garden, it is small, but, I love it.  My children help me pick out the plants.  We go to the nursery and decide what to grow for the summer season and we plant together. We work on weeding, watering and upkeep.  This year, we planted sweet potatoes, having no clue how it was going to turn out! Imagine our excitement when these GIANT sweet potatoes started poking out of the ground this fall! So, I am on a mad hunt for recipes that I can use these amazing sweet root vegetables.
Did you know sweet potatoes are high in antioxidants?
Did you know that it is an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), a very good source of vitamin C and manganese, and a good source of copper, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, potassium and iron.
Sweet potato, baked, with skin has 95.39 calories!

cherry tomatoes still growing in Mid-October!

sweet potato poking out and ready to eat!
By the way, its so wonderful to be still getting tomatoes in October!
Curried Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
This thick and hearty soup is packed with spicy flavor. Get it going, then call a friend or spend some time with the kids while it simmers.
SERVINGS 8
COOK TIME 75m
INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces each), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 large stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 large onion (12 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 1/2 cups LOW SODIUM vegetable broth
1 package (16 ounces) dry lentils, rinsed and picked through
6 cups water

PREPARATION
1. In 6-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sweet potatoes, celery, and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, curry powder, ginger, cumin, coriander, salt, and ground red pepper; cook, stirring, 1 minute.

2. To vegetables in Dutch oven, add broth, lentils, and water; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 40 to 50 minutes.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Put it all on the line...

what do you have to lose?

What’s your LEAST favorite BootCamp Movement?

If I were going to ask you what your LEAST favorite BootCamp movement was, what would it be? Oh and as a follow up to that, what does "least favorite" mean to you... most despised, hardest, inflicts the most pain, boring, just can't do it, etc.?? For me... its a toss up between thrusters (inflicts the most pain), and Pistol Squats (I just can't do them)....or burpees...they are so darn hard!  Post your thoughts to comments below.....







Today's Workout
we are dividing into 3 groups, each group has 20 minutes to complete the circuit below, if they finish early, they start over....

GROUP 1
7 Rounds for time of: 20 mins...
7 Pull ups
10 Burpees


GROUP 2 (20 mins)
1 mile run (Run to Eastside HS and back!)
40 pistol squats
2:00 accumulated L-sit

GROUP 3 (20 mins)
3 rounds for time of
50 Squats (any way...overhead, back, or front squat...break it up)
50 Kettlebell swings (24/16)
50 Double unders
or 100 single unders or 50 Tuck Jumps

Don't be mediocre today! Be amazing in everything that you do...expect the best for your self, give your heart 100% to those that you love....the universe will return it to you 1000 fold. (yes, I have been going to Yoga and getting my Zen on...)


need a little extra exercise motivation today???
somehow this is a little disturbing, but, it made me laugh!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Welcome to NO Excuses Tuesday!

You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.
Amy taking off!
- Henry Ford

In preparing for our workouts this week, I ran across this quote, and found it to really hit home for me! I personally have been SO busy and not focusing on my own personal goals, but, also have become slightly frustrated with those around me that have so many times said, "I am going to...." and never do! What are your fitness goals? what stands in your way from DOING them? What are your nutrition goals? What are you doing EVERY DAY to make that happen? Are you staying at home and skipping your workout because you are too busy? Are you eating processed junk because you haven't taken the time to go to the grocery store or cook your lean protein? 
 "I am going to......."  How would you fill in this blank? and what are you doing TODAY to make that happen?

Remember......
You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.


Todd, Lesley and Big Pimpin hangin out!
OUR WORKOUT!
Benchmark...today....as we wait for all our friends to get to class, you must complete this 'Benchmark'...we will revisit this again, so remember your result...

Max Pull ups
Complete as many pull ups as possible without coming off the bar.

Then...
100 Push-ups, release hands from floor at the bottom...guys, get a partner, put a plate on your back OR do 200 Push-ups! Girls, DO THESE ON YOUR TOES~ if you can't do ALL on your toes, do as MANY as you can before you wimp out!
10.9.8.7.6.5.4.3.2.1 reps for time of:

Power Cleans (1/2 bodyweight) Scale as needed.
Burpees

Sprint to shopping center and jog back....then
21 Overhead Squats (95 / 65)
Sprint
18 Overhead Squats
Sprint 100
15 Overhead Squats
Sprint
12 Overhead Squats
Sprint 100
9 Overhead Squats
Sprint
6 Overhead Squats
Sprint
3 Overhead Squats
Sprint

THEN ABS RIPPER!!!

last week we did the following exercises, I want to share with you the movement standards:



Crystal, Angie and Emily showing how to get that bar up!

Ground to Overhead – you have to get the weight from the ground to locked overhead any way you want/are able. (clean and jerk, snatch, clean and push press, power clean and push press, etc) Elbows must be fully locked out with weight overhead. Just get it up there!
Box Jumps – Both feet must leave the ground at the same time and land on the box at the same time. Athlete must fully extend hips and knees on the box.


Michelle getting UP!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Circuit Time!

Today's BootCamp! Thursday, August 19, 2010
10 AM



We are doing a giant circuit....4 stations, 12 minutes per station....

Station 1 Deadlifts X20
               Box Jumps X 20
              Pullups X 20

Station 2 Clapping Pushups X20
              Weighted Situps X20
              Air Squats X 20

Station 3 Sumo Dead Lift High Pull X 10
               Jumping Squats X 15 (lots of power and lift!)
              Bicep Curls X 20

Station 4 Lamp Post Suicide X1
              Wall Ball X 20

We will finish up with Core work and stretches....

My tomato garden is going crazy, esp with the wonderful little cherry tomatoes and my kids adore! I found this super recipe to use these summer delights in....give it a try.  My favorite part is the SHORT list of ingredients and I have all the fresh ingredients in my garden. YUMMY!!



Chickpea and Cherry Tomato Salad with Cilantro Dressing Recipe

found this delight on Snackgirl.com

2 pounds cherry tomatoes (mix varieties when possible)
3 cups cooked chickpeas
4-5 scallions, chopped

DRESSING

1 garlic clove
1 large bunch cilantro (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cut tomatoes in half and place in large bowl of chickpeas and scallions.

With food processor running, drop in whole garlic clove and mince. Turn off processor, scrape down sides, add cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pulse to combine. Drizzle dressing over salad, toss to coat and serve.

“This is not a trick mirror. You look THAT awesome!”

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Bootcamp this week and Top 10 Muscle Building Foods~

A hero is one who knows how to hang on one minute longer.

- Novalis

join us Tuesday night in the Cave (behind Kids Zone) at 6 pm
or Thursday morning at 9:45 am Ladies area~
all members are welcome, options are always shown for beginners or those who are more advanced!
TUESDAY NIGHT...
For max reps:
2 minutes burpees.
Rest 1 minute.
2 minutes dumbbell plank row (w:30's m:45's)
Rest 1 minute.
2 minutes goblet squat (w:35 m:45)
Rest 1 minute.
2 minutes knees to elbow using bar.
"Michael"

Three rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
50 Back Extensions
50 Sit-ups (weighted!)
50 KettleBell swings
Bar Burps
AMRAP in 15 minutes
5 Barbell Burpee Clean & Jerk (135 lb/ 95lb)
30 floor wipers
THURSDAY!
For time:
4-Cone Suicide
50 Walking Lunge Steps
4-Cone Suicide
40 Pullups/dead rows
4-Cone Suicide
30 Pushups
4-Cone Suicide
20 Wall Ball Shots (w:14 m:20)
4-Cone Suicide
Painstorm...(don't you love that!!!)
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes (AMRAP):
5 x Deadlifts (75 lb/ 45 lb)
5 x Power Cleans
5 x Front Squat
5 x Push Presses
5 x Overhead Squats
Met-Con:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3
Overhead Squat (45lbs./65lbs./25% or 50%)
Push-Ups
Sit-Ups with Medicine Ball Toss

Top 10 Muscle Foods



1. Beef
How: Grass-fed, hormone-free, basically as natural as possible.
2. Eggs
How: Free-range and eat everything but the shell. Do not fear the yolk, there are quality nutrients in there.
3. Salmon
How: Ocean-grown (not farm raised) as I like to call them.
4. Broccoli
How: Straight up, in a meal, raw, take them any way you can get them just as long as they aren't smothered in unhealthy processed cheese.
5. Spinach
How: Same as broccoli, Spinach now rivals lettuce as the base of any healthy salad.
6. Berries
How: Take you pick (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.). They stand alone, go great on top of #5, and are preferably eaten fresh.
7. Nuts
How: On top of #3 or #5, all by themselves, nuts are a power food. Just remember that peanuts are at the bottom of the healthy ladder when it comes to nuts.
8. Tomatoes
How: In #2, next to #4, on top of #5, or all by themselves. Cooking tomatoes actually helps your body�fs ability to get the most out of this fruit�fs antioxidants by making them more bio-available.
9. Chicken
How: The forgotten healthy staple, preferably grilled, add some lemon, you know the drill.
10. Greek Yogurt
How: This one is my personal favorite power food. What would your #10 pick be?
here is a neat link to the top 125 muscle building foods!
http://www.todayfitness.net/articles/bodybuilding_foods.htm

The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.

-Chinese Proverb

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