You have to really push your body pretty hard to be visibly shaking. I can often feel my muscles shaking when I'm lifting heavy, but it's not always visible to bystanders. Today, we were challenged to hold a push-up Continue Reading »
Since I added the XIT kettlebell class to my workout routine, I have become much more comfortable with KB cleans. It's rare to have a class that does not involve at least one exercise that utilizes a clean. Most Continue Reading »
The hatred that used to be reserved for burpees has now been redirected towards inch worm push-ups. For anyone who had never done an inch worm push-up, you start in a standing position and then you place your hands on Continue Reading »
I've done many straight legged deadlifts with kettlebells or dumbbells, but until yesterday I had never done a conventional deadlift with a barbell. I've seen a lot of videos of people doing it recently and wanted to Continue Reading »
We've been using the jump rope as one of our conditioning exercises more during boxing class. I'm still not talented to do the "boxer skip" side to side jump rope, but I have been trying to up my jump rope game in Continue Reading »
This is a great exercise to add into your routine, because its an AMAZING workout that requires 0 equipment. All you do is put your hands behind your head while you lower into a kneeling position and then return to Continue Reading »
This was the very first time I encountered side-to-side or lateral burpees. It amazes me how many different variations of burpees exist. These are pretty touch with the side to side jumping between each burpee. I was Continue Reading »
This week, my trainer and I decided that it would be fun to do plié squats with a big 45# plate instead of using dumbbells. Very quickly, however, we had to get creative. The reason we've been using dumbbells for Continue Reading »
I honestly probably spend more time in workout clothes than normal clothes. Since I go to the gym in the morning, I usually just change right into my activewear after I get up. And honestly unless I get SUPER sweaty Continue Reading »
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 »