Tag Archives: #strengthcircuit

Motivation Monday- atomic push-ups with and without TRX bands

One of the most challenging moves from last week's new XIT workout was the TRX atomic push-ups. You put your feet into the straps which makes you engage your core to remain stable. Then you use your abs to pull up Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday- burpees (or what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger)

So I had two different exercises that included harder variations of burpees. As if burpees are not miserable enough, someone had to find a way to make them more torturous. While I have come a long way towards finding Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday- expert level bicep curls

​​ I love finding ways to add more of a challenge to a basic exercise. While single leg bicep curls are more challenging than basic bicep curls, I always like to take it a step further. Our instructor told us that Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday- fun with modifications 

​​ This video is from the strength circuit of our new XIT routine. It is a TRX push-up to a pike. Now this is a very difficult move, although I have had people tell me that I make it look easy. You have to really Continue Reading »