You Think You're Fit? Try this!

I killed myself in the gym yesterday and thought I'd share what I did. Who is ready for a challenge?

Warm up:

0 incline

1 min 4.0 side shuffle

1 min 6.0 run

1 min 4.0 side shuffle

1 min 7.0 run

1 min 4.0 side shuffle

1 min 8.0 run

1 min 4.0 side shuffle

1 min 9.0 run

1 min 4.0 side shuffle

1 min 10.0 run

1 min 4.0 side shuffle

1 min 11.0 run

1 min 4.0 side shuffle

1 min 12.0 run

Workout:

CIRCUIT 1- complete 3 exercises then rest 60-90 seconds after all 3, then repeat 2 more times

15 Sumo squats

15 Leg or Hamstring curls

30 Pop squats (good video demo here)
CIRCUIT 2- complete 3 exercises then rest 60-90 seconds after all 3, then repeat 2 more times
15 Leg press (1 leg)
15 Leg press (other leg)
15 reverse lunges (1 leg)
15 reverse lunges (other leg)
30 ice skaters
CIRCUIT 3- complete 3 exercises then rest 60-90 seconds after all 3, then repeat 2 more times
15 Dumbbell deadlifts
15 glute kickbacks (1 leg)
15 glute kickbacks (other leg)
15 squat jumps

CIRCUIT 4- complete 3 exercises then rest 60-90 seconds after all 3, then repeat 2 more times
15 Leg extensions
15 Air squats (squats without weight)
30 jump lunges

Cardio finisher:

0 incline

1 min 5.0 

1 min 6.0 run

1 min 5.0 

1 min 7.0 run

1 min 5.0

1 min 8.0 run

1 min 5.0 

1 min 9.0 run

1 min 5.0 

1 min 10.0 run

1 min 5.0 

1 min 11.0 run

1 min 5.0 

1 min 12.0 run

Squats: Good For Your Butt & Health

Squats are my hands down favorite exercise for more reasons than one. I want to share with you all the reasons you should consider squatting more:

1. Rounder butt: A butt that looks better in your Lululemon, your jeans, and naked!
2. Burn more calories doing squats than most exercises: Squats activate nearly all muscle groups and demands a whole lot from them to perform the exercise. (lift heavy to burn more)
3. Builds strength: In the quadriceps, core, back, hamstrings and calves.
4. Improved circulation: Squats increase blood flow, so say bye bye to cellulite!
5. Enhanced core strength: Abs are made in the kitchen, and while squatting. NOT by doing abs.
6. Improved flexibility: Helps range of motion.
7. Increased vertical jump: When you squat you extend your hips with power, which turns over in to your ability to create power in your vertical jump.
8. Bone density: You have "younger" bones and squats are better than calcium!
9. Knee injury prevention: A lot of people think squats are bad for your knees. WRONG, improper squats are bad for your knees. Squats help strengthen the muscles that stabilize your knee.
10. Posture: Doing a full squat while still maintaining the perfect posture will in turn help to correct your day to day posture.

Athletic Leg Workout

So you want athletic legs? My trick is to add in plyometric and cardio exercises in to my strength circuit. Why?

1. Burns more calories

2. Increases heart rate 

3. Kicks my butt 

4. Keeps the workout feeling athletic rather than standing around in a gym feeling bored waiting to start my next set

5. Makes me faster, stronger, and recover quicker.

Try this one out and tell me how your legs feel the next day. 

The goal is to get 5 rounds done as fast as possible. Right after you go through one time start right back up with your run. 

Ready For Monday Workout

Are you planning for your crazy busy week ahead? What days have you committed to working out? Try this total body woktout to jump start your week:

.5 mile run every other minute pick up the speed by 1%

20 squats (or squat jumps)

20 pushups 

20 v-up sit ups 

.5 mile run every other minute pick up the incline by 1% 

20 lunges (or lunge jumps)

20 tricep dips (on bench or ground)

20 sit ups with a twist at the top

.25 Mile faster run EVERY minute pick up the speed by 1%

20 side lunges (each leg)

20 mountain climbers

20 plank hip dips (each side)

.25 mile run EVERY minute pick up the incline by 1%

20 sumo squats (wide stance, toes pointed out) 

20 burpees

20 plank jacks (hold a plank, jump both legs wide, then both legs back together)

Total Body Workout: No Equipment Workout

Morning killer workout with my cousins and sister! They wanted me to work them out, so I didn't hold back.. we murdered it! 

50 squats

40 sit ups

30 mountain climbers 

20 jump lunges

10 pushups

Hill sprint

Repeat 2 more times (3 total)

50 flutter kicks 

40 plank jacks 

30 tricep dips 

20 glute bridges

10 squat jumps

Backwards Hill sprints (2 more times 3 total)

30 plank shoulder touches 

20 side plank hip dips (each side)

10 burpees 

Repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 rounds 

30 1 leg lunges (15 each leg)

20 reverse crunches 

10 plyo pushups 

Try this out and #viathea with a photo letting me know how you did! 

1000's Workout: Partner Workout

Partner Challenge: This should be completed with 2 people. Grab your bestie, your boyfriend, hubby, or sibling! 

LEG AND CORE WORKOUT

In a group of 2 you must complete between the two of you ( only one person can work at a time. Break up the number of repetitions however you want).

1000's workout

100 squat jumps

100 Windshield wiper leg raises

100 burpees 

100 partner 1 leg lunge (one partner is holding the other partners back leg)

100 bicycle crunches

100 walking lunge with kick back

100 side plank with knee to elbow crunch

100 power lunges (back lunge with a jump)

100 v-up sit ups 

100 1 leg raises

This is a fun one, enjoy! 

Monday Squat Day

Sometimes you have to kick your own ass to build an ass. 

I just did this:

1 mile run (fast)

20 squats (I did 135lb barbell)

20 sit-ups 

20 box jumps (32inch)

15 of all 3

12 of all 3

10 of all 3

8 of all 3

5 of all 3

1 min rest 

20 back lunges (50lb barbell)

20 sprinter sit ups

40 power box jumps (24 inch box, alternating feet)

15-15-30

10-10-20

1 min rest

15 glute kickbacks

15 squat jumps for distance 

15 reverse crunches

12 of all 3

10 of all 3

8 of all 3

5 of all 3

1 mile run (slower pace)

SF INFINITY: Best Moves for Your Butt

We joke about calling SF Infinity a "Glute Building Community," but the truth is ... that we are! The muscles we sit on all day are some of the most important and biggest muscles in your body. And who doesn't like a nice toned bum?

Here are some exercises to work on those glutes:

 

-SQUAT

 

-DEADLIFT

 

 -FRONT SQUAT

 -STEP-UPS

-SUMO SQUAT

-LUNGES

-BRIDGES

-CURTSEY LUNGE

-BOX JUMP 

Workout Of The Day: No Equipment Booty Workout

We all want a nice toned tush, but the truth is it is hard to keep up when you don't have time for the gym.

This workout will make it easy for you to keep your tush nice and toned at home, or while traveling.
20 Squats
20 Walking lunges
20 Bridges
20 Squat jumps
20 Lunge jumps
20 1 Leg bridge (the other leg will be in the air)
Repeat 3-5 times

Squats

LUNGES

BRIDGES

Workout of The Day: Total Body Circuit

Are you in need of a good butt kicking? I just got a good sweat in and I think you should TRY THIS ONE.

10 pushups 10 sit ups 5 rounds
10 pull ups 10 box jumps 5 rounds
10 squats 10 double unders 5 rounds
10 shoulder press 10 burpees 5 rounds
1 mile run
500 meter row

I did my workout outside, but here are photos for you that want to do this one in a gym:

10 pushups 10 sit ups 5 rounds

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10 pull ups 10 box jumps 5 rounds

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10 squats 10 double unders(OR 20 JUMP ROPE) 5 rounds

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10 shoulder press 10 burpees 5 rounds

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1 mile run

500 meter row

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Workout Of The Day: Booty Kicker/Leg Workout

 Do you need to tone your booty, and burn a ton of calories? Try this workout, and I promise you will feel like you got a BOOTY KICK.

Start with Exercise A, then immediately jump in to Exercise B. Finish 3 rounds, before moving on to the next set of exercises.

A)15 Leg press

B) 30 mountain climbers

A) 15 Step ups (each leg)

B) 15 Box jumps

 A)15 Ball Curls

B) 25 sit ups

A)20 Squats

B) 10 Curtsey lunge (each leg)

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