02/08/2010
02/08/2010
02/08/2010
Today’s snack: Fuji apple with trader joes organic un salted peanut butter! Yummm
02/08/2010
Welcome New Friends!
This weekend, I finally took the ACSM workshop and am well on my way to being a certified personal trainer! In addition, Elle from YouTube gave me a shout out in her own video which led to 4K fans of hers subscribing to my YouTube channel! On Friday at 1pm I had 3,500 subscribers. As of 9:47 AM on Monday, I have 7,444 subscribers.
I am so excited to be able to demonstrate and teach my new “fans” how to be healthier and get fit! I’m going to be doing some major video producing (and studying) this week so that I do not let them down :)
Here’s a quick rundown of some new vids to look for:
New Grocery Store Haul (Watch my Breakfast Haul)
Fat Loss Strength Training Program Part II (Watch Part I here)
Lastly, Elle if you see this I am forever indebted to you. Thank you Thank you Thank you from the bottom of my heat! You are truly the best!
02/05/2010
02/05/2010
Review: Jackie Warner's Total Body Power Circuit Training
ExerciseTV is great when it’s cold outside and you don’t feel like going to the gym. Of course I make videos that directly rival theirs, but I love to learn new exercises so I try to soak up as much knowledge as I can when it comes to exercise.
Jackie’s Power Circuit Training is 44 minutes according to my OnDemand. There is no standard cardio but your heart rate will jump! All you need is a mat and set of dumbbells. I used one set of 8 lb dumbbells but you can use a light and heavy set if you have them.
The workout is chopped up into segments, each being a separate body part starting with legs. You do 3 different moves for 1 minute and then repeat the moves for a shorter period of time at a slightly higher intensity. Then you move on to the next body part!
I love this style. I hate repetitive workouts. When you do a move that is out of your comfort zone, you can total eek it out knowing this is the last set, or just 20 seconds after I can finish this set. The moves are not awkward and she goes at a pace that is maintainable. Even I find it difficult to keep up with Jillian Michaels’ workouts.
My only recommendation would be less exercises that force you to lean over. My back started to hurt during the bicep/tricep/shoulder segment.
Grade: A-
