Category Archives: Core

Super Day Sunday!!!

February 3, 2013 Kim 9 Comments

Yikes!! Today’s 43 was one of those times when I sort-of wished that I was closer to 20!!! The move itself wasn’t too bad – it’s just the act of knocking out 43 that really pushed me!!

I did plank up-downs today. 43 times!!!!!

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I did my best to keep my body straight even during the up-down part but it was definitely a challenge!!!!

And the rest of the work-out…..Day Off!!!! I’m continuing with my daily wall sits for the month of February – today I did 3 of them for 1 minute each. My quads should be getting stronger by the minute!!!

I keep hearing about some large bowl Super bowl something? Maybe these?

I’m just kidding – I know that today is a huge football game!!! I just don’t get into pro-football much. I’m trying to decide which team to cheer for.

I love this place! Chris and I visited here the first month we were dating!So pretty and so close to Napa and wine!!! Oh, wait – football.

Well, I also like this city:Another gorgeous place! I guess I can’t pick my team based on the beauty of the city or where I have or haven’t been. Hmmmm….

I’ll just support them both and enjoy time with friends tonight.

I do sort-of wish that we were here

New Orleans during Mardi Gras?! Oh, wait – not a great idea!! Been there, done that and now I’m a responsible grown-up!!!

Happy Sunday – hope it is a Super day!!!

Kim

Biceps, Core, Fitness, Shoulders

Just Messin’ Around

January 26, 2013 Kim 5 Comments

Today for my 43, I pulled out a piece of equipment that I forgot I even had (and I have no idea where it came from).

It is a Bally disc. Kind-of cool because the disc actually spins so you have to hold your core tight if you want to stay still.

The black part is the spinning part. I decided to just play around with this and see what all I could do with it.

First, I stood on it and twisted. I did 3 sets of 43 twists.

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I’m not sure if it would be possible for me to look any goofier than I do in that demo!!!

Then I decided to stand on the disk and do side-bicep curls (43, of course).

The bands aren’t really very long and they are sort-of tight so this was a pretty good exercise. I decided to try one more 43 – alternate front raises.

This last 43 (on each side!!!) was the hardest!! Gotta keep working on my shoulders!!!

Overall, I’m not sure how often I will pull this disc out – judging by the dust I had to clean off of it this time, not very often!!! It was fun to mess around and do some different things for my 43 today so the disc has some value!!!

After I finished up the 43s of the day, I did Les Mills Combat – HIIT Plyo. This is a great HIIT work-out. It is only 30 minutes but it is super high intensity. Lots of jumping squats, plyo lunges and burpees!!! I also did the Core Attack work-out again because I like to ~~torture myself~~ challenge myself!

Yesterday was a fun girl’s day out (we even had a glass of wine with our lunch) – shopping really works up an appetite!!! The best part of the day was coming home at dinner time to the yummy meal that Chris had all ready!!

Last night, Chris and I watched Pitch Perfect using Apple TV. That Apple TV is handy – all you need is a remote – no DVD player required!!! (The DVD has to be preloaded and….blah, blah, blah…..but that is behind the scenes work on Chris’ part!!!). Chris admitted he thought the movie was going to be hokey but he ended up enjoying it as much as I did!!!

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My favorite type of movie – funny with a happy ending – a true feel-good movie.

Happy Saturday!

Kim

Core, Fitness, Running, Treadmill

Lovin’ Friday!

January 25, 2013 Kim 5 Comments

Today I mixed it up – crazy, I know!!! I did my 43 at the end of my work-out. Not my favorite way to get things done!!! I like to kick things off with the 43 because for a lot of the exercises – 43 seems like a really large number and I like to hit it while I’m fresh!!!!

Anyway, today I did a move from Tae-Bo (I think it is in the Boot Camp series but I can’t actually remember which DVD it is from!). It is a sit-up but when you come up, you split your legs and reach forward.

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This actually turned out to be a great 43 to do at the end of a work-out because besides the core work from the sit-up, it has a bit of a stretch!

I started my day with some Les Mills Combat – Combat 60 Ultimate Warrior!!! Great start to any day – especially Fun Friday!!

I typically don’t run 2 days in a row with my history of injuries but today was a short run for a good cause. Rachelle posted about a virtual 1.5 run today for a little boy (Colton) who is fighting Leukemia. The idea is to wear orange (color to support Leukemia) and send a picture. You can click over to her site for more details. I thought it was a great idea so I hoped on my treadmill and did a quick 1.5 miles.

Since I worked out early, I had to wait for Jordan to get up to actually take my picture – done running by that point!!!

I’m excited to be checking out a new (to me) place today. I’m going with a friend to The Pink Suitcase. Hmm…I wonder if they carry work-out clothes since that is what I seem to be living in these days! It should be fun – girl’s day out!!!

And – it is supposed to be 50 degrees today!!!! WooHoo!!!

Happy Fun Friday!

Kim

BOSU, Core, Fitness

New (Free!!!) Compression Shorts – Love Them

January 18, 2013 Kim 15 Comments

Today is my 125th consecutive 43!!!! I used one of my favorite pieces of exercise equipment again:

Today I balanced my butt on it (tried anyway!) and did 43 bicycle crunches. Right leg extended/left leg extended = 1 rep.

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There are so many things wrong with this video that I had to just go with it – my arms are flailing (cause I’m trying to do the move and still balance), I have some funky double chin issue and my hair is ridiculous (trying to grow it out and it will be really “nice” for awhile!!).

What’s great about the video? My new shorts!!! I won these in a giveaway from Marcia! I’m so excited first because I won something!!! (my first time!) Second, because I put these shorts on – tight, compression shorts that look like they would fit my 7 year old niece – and they didn’t look awful on me! (Disclaimer: I’m fine with my body but I don’t have tiny hips – in fact, they are quite wide -partly genetics, partly from having 2 kids.) I haven’t worn tight shorts or pants since my college track days (20+ years ago).

These shorts are from Aspaeris and are the Compression Pivot Shorts. They are for running and/or recovery!

I really like them! I’m pretty sure that I would even wear them out of the house!!! And just to let you see the shorts from all angles on a “real” model:

back - not the greatest - but keeping it real!!! — backside – It is what it is!

Thanks again the Marcia and Aspaeris for the new shorts!!!

After my 43, I actually did a work-out (not just the above modeling!!!). I did Les Mills Combat – Plyo HIIT (about a billion jumping squats and jumping lunges!!!) and then I decided to double up so I did Combat 30. Great work-out = sweaty mess!!!

And…..It’s FRIDAY!!! Chris is off today, too, so I better get a move on!!! Maybe we will even go see a movie at the theater – a rarity!!! (I just looked and only a couple here that I’m really interested in so who knows?) Maybe we will just go shopping (oh, wait, I did that yesterday!)!! So many choices!!!

I love Hoops & YoYo!!! They always make me smile!!!

Happy Fun Friday!!

Kim

Circuit, Core, Fitness

Core Work – It’s Good for You!!!

January 13, 2013 Kim 5 Comments

Today I decided to do a circuit for my 43. I made this one up last night (while drinking a Cosmo) and I think it did the job of working all parts of my core!!!

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I always look pissed off during my demos – not sure why!!! I’m probably thinking about the fact that I still have 43 of these to do!

Anyway – I did not rush this work-out because I wanted to feel each and every crunch!!! 43 times through the circuit = 215 of each of the different moves = 1935 total crunches!!! I think I might be sore tomorrow!!!

I hope y’all try the circuit – you could pick a more reasonable # of reps – like maybe 10!!!

A few random pictures from yesterday (just because I took them and now I want them on my blog!!!).

The poor ducks – it was in the 50s here most of the week. Yesterday that all changed – high of around 28 I think (same for today but at least the sun is shining!!!). The ducks looked frozen into the lake yesterday morning.

At one point yesterday afternoon, Hunter came upstairs with this on – just because, I guess!!! You never know when you might encounter a Renaissance type around here!

Hunter's Rubik collection — Hunter’s Rubik collection

This cracks me up – all together and all except the 6×6 cube solved! I think Hunter has plans to add more to his collection – everyone needs a new challenge.

Well, I’m done with the random stuff for now. Gotta go check on my sickie – Jordan is miserable!!!

Try out the core circuit and let me know what you think.

Happy Sunday!

Kim

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