Category Archives: Cardio

Cardio, Fitness, Running, Treadmill

GROSS (and ouch)!!

The 43 of the day was fun and fast-paced.  It was a jab-cross-knee-kick move.

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For the demo (which I almost didn’t post because Hunter always tells me I look goofy when I punch) I alternated sides.  In real life…I did 43 with a left jab-right cross-right knee-left kick and then switched sides and did 43 more.  This really was a fun one!!!

I decided to push my luck and run again today.  Because of my hip, I have altered my running gait (bad, I know) to be able to run through the pain.  The awkward running has caused this lovely little thing:

Blister (and ugly callous)

(Chris is going to be totally grossed out that I put this picture in here!!!)

So, I ran 7 miles in 42:12 then did 3.5 more at a nicer pace with an incline.  I pretty much knew the blister was there after about 1/4 mile – nothing like running with a blister!

Gotta get busy today – store, cook, work the Book Fair at school….

Happy birthday today to my younger brother – Sam – 37 today!!!!

Kim

 

Cardio, Core, Fitness

M100s Are NO Joke!!!

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Today I purposefully tried to pick a fairly easy 43 because I knew what was coming!!!

The 43 was just an oblique crunch with opposite elbow to knee.  I counted 1 rep as a crunch to the right and a crunch to the left – technically 86 crunches!!!

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After the 43 I moved on to the true challenge of the day.

This past summer my younger brother, Sam, and his family came to visit.  Sam introduced Hunter to the M100 (M100).  Hunter usually does an M30 because he is still strengthening his wrist that he broke the end of the summer.

The breakdown for an M100:

  • 10 burpees
  • 10 mountain climbers (4 equals 1 so 40 actually makes each 10)
  • 10 double squat jumps
  • Repeat 3x
  • 10 burpees
These are done quickly with no break in between. The following video gives more information and a demo.
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Earlier this week, Hunter and I were talking about the M100 and I said I could do 5 in a row.  He said, “No way!!!”  Well, that is all I needed!! It was totally on from there!  I sent Sam a text and told him it was on for Saturday – he was a doubter, too.
So, earlier this morning….this took place:
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(Skip at least the 1st minute – Chris is not familiar with my camera and he recorded in the wrong mode – no way was I doing the whole thing again though!!!) Actually the video is just plain bad but I put it in for proof for the doubters – Sam!!
5 M100s in 19:22!!!
Hunter now thinks I rock!!!
Have a great Saturday!!
It will be a great day here – Jordan is 14!!  Happy Birthday (see post under family).
Kim

 

Cardio, Fitness

Jump Up and Go!!!

Today I literally jumped out of bed and had my 43 done within the first 5 minutes I was up!!!

I did 43 air jacks – like a jumping jack but you jump higher and swing your arms bigger – you make a big X in the air.

Chalean – Air Jack

These are a total Turbo Fire move so I thought the picture should be Chalean today!  A great 43 and a great way to start the day.

I’ve got a huge challenge work-out planned for tomorrow so I decided to give myself a break today after the jacks. I have a tendency to not take days off – have to force myself.

Plus….last night we went out with friends and by the time I got home I had committed to subbing for PE again today.  My day will probably be similar to this:

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Well, maybe not quite but I’m pretty sure that Friday is always dodgeball in PE.  I better make sure I have extra Excedrin!!  I’m sure it will be fun – it has to since it is Fun Friday!!!

Kim

Cardio, Circuit, Fitness

43 “Treats”

In honor of Halloween, I thought I would change my 43 a little today and instead of doing 43 of a single exercise, I did 43 exercises for a minute each!!! No tricks here – all “treats”!!!

The 43 Plan: (notice – there is NO break in between each exercise!)

  1. Jog in place
  2. Butt kicks
  3. Heisman
  4. Mountain climbers
  5. Crunches
  6. Right knee repeater
  7. Left knee repeater
  8. Right leg – single leg hops – in place – for height
  9. Left leg – single leg hops – in place – for height
  10. Squat with feet together – don’t come all the way out of the squat at the top
  11. Hold plank (on hands)
  12. High knees
  13. Jumping jacks
  14. Tricep extensions – both arms – 8 pound dumbbells
  15. Right leg forward lunge – push off right heel to stand each time
  16. Left leg forward lunge – push off left heel to stand each time
  17. Plank jacks
  18. Shoulder press – 8 pound dumbbells
  19. Plie squat – jump to right side kick
  20. Plie squat – jump to left side kick
  21. Speed skaters – reach opposite hand to foot
  22. Double-leg hops – front and back
  23. Burpees with jump at top
  24. Step-touch (a small breather!!!)
  25. Tuck jumps
  26. Biceps curls (both arms) – 8 pound dumbbells
  27. Right leg – front kick-back kick
  28. Left leg – front kick-back kick
  29. Alternate jumping lunges
  30. Hold right side plank (on elbow)
  31. Hold left side plank (on elbow)
  32. Right snap kick (hitch jump with left leg to right kick)
  33. Left snap kick (hitch jump with right leg to left kick)
  34. Walking lunges
  35. Plie with calf raise (stay in plie the entire minute)
  36. Rows – 8 pound dumbbells
  37. Push-ups on toes
  38. Alternate jabs to front – stay in low plie – twist at waist
  39. Stiff leg dead lift – 8 pound dumbbells
  40. Right leg single-leg squat
  41. Left leg single-leg squat
  42. Alternate side bends – 8 pound dumbbells
  43. Leg swing (pendulum) – opposite arm punches up
This is how my plan looked – I wrote it out in advance so that I could go continuously for the entire 43 minutes!!!
Plan for 43 Treats

I used my Gymboss timer which made it super easy to get a full minute for each exercise without watching the clock.

Gymboss Timer

I just set the timer for 1 minute with only 1 interval (you can put in 2 if you want a recovery interval) and set the counter at 43.  Simple – at the end of each minute it chimed and started right into the next minute count-down!!

(I think you can get them through Amazon, also.)

 

This 43 really was a treat – I was surprised at how quickly the 43 minutes went.  Try your own version – maybe a 26, a 32 – whatever you can do!!!

Halloween Martini Glass

I pulled down my Halloween Martini glass – I figure I will have a true treat later tonight!!!!

I’m going to get some Halloween candy today (finally).  I haven’t bought any because I knew that it wouldn’t last till tonight if I did – the boys Chris I would eat it!!!!  Now I will just eat whatever is left after tonight!!!

Happy Halloween!!!!

Kim

Do y’all like Halloween?  Do you dress up? I have to be honest – I’m really not a huge Halloween fan – don’t know why – just how things are!

Cardio, Fitness

Guilty Pleasures

Got my 43 in early again this morning!!!  I knew that my main work-out was weights so I wanted a little cardio action with the 43.

I just did a simple move using this step:

14″ double step (the Transfirmer)

I ran up the front and down the back then turned around and ran up the back and down the front for 1 rep.  Like I said, simple but 43 at a fast pace got my heart rate up.

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(Hunter let me record him yesterday since I knew today would be early.)

After the easy 43 I did Chalean Extreme Burn Circuit 3 (Beach Body).  I’m excited to start the Push Circuit later this week!!! I also tried part of a new DVD – Cross Training for Fitness.  I only did 1 of the 5 15 minute sections – Lower Body Balance.  It was a fairly fast-paced kicking based work-out.  Not bad for a little extra!

I needed to feel like I got in a good work-out today.  Last night after working almost 6 hours on the school newsletter, I sat and watched Dancing with the Stars and ate about 1/2 a bag of Lays Potato Chips (while drinking a TX margarita).  Some nights are like that!!!  😛

A morning with a class-full of 1st grade students is coming up!!!!

Happy Tuesday!

Kim