Tag Archives: core

Twittering, Tweeting, Hashtag………What?????

February 8, 2013 Kim 10 Comments

Today I took a move from Core Attack (Les Mills Combat) and turned it into my 43. It not only worked my core, but my arms and hip flexors as well!

You can use a dumbbell if you want (I just used a 5 pound one) or do the move without a weight and still get a good work-out!! Start by crunching in with your upper and lower body (knees at 90) – extend your arms over your head and your legs out straight (not touching the ground) – bring arms and legs together in a V-sit – extend long = 1 rep. Repeat for 43.

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You can see I struggled a little with my balance – that’s because this move kicked every part of my body!!!!

The rest of my workout was Les Mills Combat – Combat 60 which we all know I love!!! This week was a nice break – no HIIT Combat work-outs!!! Those things are brutal!!

So….. I finally joined ~~this decade~~ the Twitter world! Too bad I don’t really have a clue how to do it – do you twitter, do you tweet? When do you # and when do you @? I feel old and out of date!!! I better enroll in

We’ll see if I ever ~~use it~~ figure it out!!!! The really weird thing (to me, anyway) was that when I signed up it (whoever that might be!) suggested I follow people like Jimmy Fallon, Justin Bieber, Lebron James – why?!?!

This morning on my way home from taking Jordan to school, I heard Kiss by Prince. I love the song because it reminds me of a scene from one of my favorite movies of all times – Pretty Woman!!

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So many scenes I love from that movie!!!

Last night Chris and I went to our favorite Thirsty Thursday place – always fun.

Plus, a good reason to not wear work-out clothes!!! And, don’t let the sock-less feet fool you about the weather – I thought it was warmer than it was – the wind was arctic!!!

Happy Fun Friday!!

Kim

8th day of February – 8x 1 minute wall sit – DONE!!! (so far I’ve done them every day!)

Butt, Core, Fitness, Thighs

Keep it Real!!

February 5, 2013 Kim 6 Comments

I started the 43 today thinking I wanted to do some standing ab/core work. The move I picked did work my obliques some (and my core because of the balance involved) but it mostly targeted my hips and outer thighs (which can always use more work!). After the first 10-12 I realized why they were hurting (hydrant kicks yesterday, duh!!!) – OOPS!!! I usually try not to target the same muscle group 2 days in a row with the 1000s of choices I have – oh well!!!

Anyway, back to the 43!! I did a standing leg extension (to the side). I started like this:

(the goofy hand pose is mandatory!!). Then I lifted my right leg straight to the side – held a second – and lowered. I tried not to touch the floor between every rep (had to tap it occasionally in order not to fall on my face!).

After doing 43 with my right leg and really feeling it in both hips, I ~~had to~~ got to switch sides and do another 43 with my left leg.

(At least I have an awesome T-shirt from the super talented Cait!!!)

Today was a fun work-out day because it involved my favorite (so far anyway!) Les Mills Combat DVD – Combat 60 Ultimate Fighter! I like that the work-out is an hour, it keeps my heart rate up, works legs and arms as well as cardio and the time flies by.

One thing I really like about the the Les Mills Combat program is the motivation and tips they provide. And today at the end of today’s work-out they said – KEEP IT REAL!!!

I love that saying!!! It is one of the sayings I try to live by. With me, what you see is what you get!!! Whether I’m working out, buying groceries, subbing, blogging (my own or commenting on others) or just hanging out with my family = I’m just the same ol’ person! I’m just me!

And on that note – another fun ecard (cause while the card is humorous and a bit extreme, I’m just keeping it real!!!).

Happy Tuesday – keep it real!!!

Kim

5th day of February = 5x 1 minute wall sits – Done!!

Butt, Core, Fitness, Running, Treadmill

Monday Morning Blues

February 4, 2013 Kim 8 Comments

For my 43 today, I took a move that works your butt and by using my BOSU like this

turned into a true challenge!!! Trying to stay balanced really amped up the difficulty level!

I did a “hydrant” kick. Start on all 4s:

Push one leg straight up with a 90 degree bend in your knee.

From this lovely position, move your leg across your other leg and touch the knee to the floor.

Return to 90, drop the knee straight down and repeat until you reach desired # of reps – 43 for me. Of course, I can’t walk around unbalanced (any more than I already am!) so I did a second set of 43 with my other leg. My butt was burning and my core got a great work-out!!!

Today was another day of Les Mills Combat – Combat 30. Since it was a short work-out (30 minutes) I decided to do more today. So I ran!!!

For some reason after I dropped both boys off at school this morning, I was in a bit of a funk. Not sure why – we had a great weekend, enjoyed the game with friends last night (and I didn’t care about the outcome) – just a bit blue…

So, I did what any blue frog would do – RUN!!!

I decided to really push myself and see how far I could run in 43:00 minutes. I set the incline to 1.5%, started at an 8:00 minute pace (7.5) and increased 0.1 every 45 seconds. Outcome: 43:00 minutes = 7.3 miles!!! (sub 6:00 pace overall).

I think I outran my funk!!! (or I’m just too tired to know any different!!)

Now, since I put off grocery shopping and other errand running over the weekend, I’m fixing to head to the dreaded

Good times for sure!!!

Happy Monday (hope you aren’t fighting off the blues, too)!!!

Kim

4th day of February = 4x 1 minute wall sits – DONE!!!

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

Core, Fitness

Exercise Fun with My Boys!!!

January 9, 2013 Kim 4 Comments

Today’s 43 was a true breeze (compared to yesterday!!!) It was a great exercise to really work deep into the abs – the especially obliques!

The move: sit on a stability ball with hands clasped behind head. Alternate opposite knee to elbow (like an oblique crunch on the floor but you have to work harder to maintain your balance on the ball = bonus core work!!!). I counted 1 rep as a right knee lift and left knee lift – 43 each side!

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Here’s Jordan’s best attempt – you can hear Hunter cackling in the background – not sure why he was laughing so much at Jordan trying the move since he had even more trouble!!! Funny boys!!!

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The boys were silly for sure – the longer they tried the move the more they laughed. I just kept filming them because I love when they are having fun and laughing (especially the true, deep gut laughs)!!! Plus, they were getting extra reps with each demo!!! (sneaky Mom)

I did another day of Les Mills Combat – Combat 45. This one was fun – I will like it more when I learn it a little better and when I’m back to being able to do all the moves at the highest impact level!!!

This afternoon we will see a lot of Chris’ family – sadly it is for a funeral. (One of Chris’ aunts passed away Sunday evening.) It’s always good to see his extended family but I like it better when the occasion is a reunion or graduation party or some other fun event.

Off to a 1/2 day at the library – sad when they need a sub for the sub!!!

Happy Wednesday!

Kim

Day With KT