This exercise is a great example of a compound exercise. It combines a curtsy lunge with a squat. I added the kettle bell to make it more intense. Each set I did of these, I went with a slightly heavier Continue Reading »
Not every workout involves a lot of cardio work, but if you're able to maintain a higher heart rate you get a much better calorie burn. This can be achieved by using heavier weights, imcorporating more compound/complex Continue Reading »
I chose this video because I really like how it demonstrates my overall power. I always try to hit the bag with everything I've got, so I get the most out of each and every workout. Giving it my all Continue Reading »
Planks are a phenomenal ab workout as long as you have good form. They're great cause they are very easy to modify to different levels and can be built on over time. In this video, the goal was to Continue Reading »
I chose this video as the representation of staying balanced as it does involve an incredible amount of balance to do this move. However, staying balanced with regards to your workouts involves more than Continue Reading »
This video is of explosive jack push-ups, which is just one of the exercises from the most recent XIT workout. This move is very complex, but a great challenge to work up to. We were given the option to do a Continue Reading »
While my Motivation Monday title was created with this particular video in mind, it's really my philosophy for all my works out. I always try to push myself as hard as I can to get the most out of my workouts. Continue Reading »
I've taken pilates for over 10 years now and it is an invaluable part of my weekly training. Through working on my core and flexibility, I am able to see more progress in my running and lifting with Continue Reading »
I like to post a lot of my heavier or more complicated workouts cause those are the ones that show how much progress I've made with my fitness. I don't always lift super heavy, however, so I thought it Continue Reading »
Lots of exercises can be modified to isolate one side of your body. This allows you to work on strengthening your non-dominant side (leg, arm, etc). Everyone knows that their dominant hand is due to handwriting, but Continue Reading »