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BOSU, Cardio, Fitness, Power Moves, Push-Ups, Running, Treadmill

Burpees, Burpees, Burpees 3/23-3/29

March 29, 2014 Kim 61 Comments

I usually mix up my 44s from one day to the next but this week I decided to make it all about the burpee!! (I don’t know what I was thinking!!!)

Sunday 3/23 – 44 side burpees. First off, this one was actually 88 total burpees – crazy!!! Instead of jumping back, I jumped out to the side – push-up – jumped back in then repeated to the other side and counted that as 1 rep.

You can tell in the video that the side push-up is just a bit different – my hands are more staggered and I sort of went down to one side each time. This was NOT easy!!! It took me around 10 minutes to finish all my reps because I had to have some breaks!!!

Monday 3/24 – 44 dead man burpees. This one is sort of fun but my chest was sore for days after this. When you go back, lay down on the ground and extend your arms to the sides – then push up from the ground.

This might have been my favorite move from the week.

I ran today – the plan was to get in at least one 20 mile run but that didn’t happen because my right calf has been giving me problems. Instead I ran 4 miles and walked another 4.3.

Tuesday 3/25 – 44 sumo burpees. Probably the “easiest” style of burpees I did all week. I think being in the sumo position and doing wide push-ups is a little easier!

For the #HappyFitMarch challenge today we were supposed to set a new PR for wall sit. I decided to make the wall sit extra “fun” and put wobble balls under my feet – 4:01.

I did a DVD that I haven’t in awhile – TaeBo Amped – Rockin’ Abs. This is about 45 minutes of cardio and it is geared to working your core. You use the “amplifier” –

Using this stick adds all kinds of intensity!

Wednesday 3/26 –44 decline burpees. These were HARD!!!! They might have been my least favorite from the week. Jumping my feet backwards onto the step was a little scary!!

The push-ups were not easy!

I did my Mash-Up Conditioning DVD that I won from Kim @ BusyBod and did 4 more of the Tempos (3, 4, 5 and 6). I have done all but Tempo 7 now. I like the format of the workout and I will like it more each time through. The first time was a bit of a challenge because you lose a little time trying to figure out what the move is supposed to be.

Thursday 3/27 – 44 medicine ball burpees. These were the only burpees all week that I took the push-up out! I did one push-up with my hands on the medicine ball and about busted my face!!!

So, technically, I guess these aren’t true burpees but I’m counting them for this week!!!

I did one of my favorite workouts – Turbo Fire – Fire 60 and Abs 10. Both of these are great workouts and I always have fun with Chalean and the rest of the Turbo Fire crew.

I also decided to try a run and see how my calf was doing. I ended up running 10 miles at a nice easy pace (8:30) and then did 1.2 miles cool down. Thankfully running slower didn’t really aggravate my calf!!!

Friday 3/28 – 44 side plank burpees. Jump back – side plank – push-up – side plank other side – push-up – jump in and jump up – repeat.

These were nice because they had to be a little slower than a standard burpee in order to get the most out of the side planks. But, I had to do 88 push-ups to complete all 44 reps!!!

My workout was nice and easy – 2 Pilates DVDs – Fat Burning Pilates and Burn & Firm Pilates. I don’t do Pilates often but it really is a nice change of pace!

Saturday 3/29 – 44 BOSU squat jump burpees. For my 7th day of burpees I wanted to do a good one. I came up with a fun move using my favorite piece of equipment (besides my treadmill, of course) –

The move was to jump off the BOSU – jump back and do a push-up with hands on the BOSU (this was a challenge for me since it was more of a tricep push-up) – jump in – jump onto BOSU – do a squat jump and stick it – repeat!

Fun times!!!!

And, I ran today because we were supposed to do a mile for #HappyFitMarch and compare it to the previous Saturdays. I did a total of 5 miles –

My final mile was 6:12 which isn’t my fastest but I didn’t want to push too hard today because speeding up I could feel my calf pulling again.

Overall, even with my calf not cooperating, it was a great week. Lots of burpees – 7 days, 7 different kinds – 352 total burpees!!!!

And, I’m almost to my March goal of 150 miles!!! 2 more days should definitely put me over!!!

What’s your favorite way to burpee?

Happy Saturday!!!

Kim

Fitness, Squats

Things That Make You Go Hmmm…..

March 14, 2014 Kim 73 Comments

Today was another day that I decided to combine the challenge for #happyfitmarch with my 44. The challenge today was to do single leg squats for a minute.

I decided to make it more “fun” by doing the squats on a small wobble ball –

right - 34 in one minute — right – 34 in one minute

After doing 44 total on this side, I switched legs and did some more!!!

left leg - 27 in 1 minute — left leg – 27 in 1 minute

I didn’t get as many in a minute on my left side because my balance isn’t as good on that side!! But I still completed the challenge and my 44.

I was going to run today for the 5th day in a row but decided to wait until tomorrow so I can get in a longer run!!

Instead I did Turbo Fire – Upper 20 and Lower 20. These are toning workouts using bands and they are very effective!! The lower one especially had my hips burning!!!

Remember the song – Things That Make You Go Hmmm…?

Well, I have some things that make me go Hmmm…. today!

* I got a pedicure 2 weeks ago today for our fancy night out.

Usually when I get a pedi, it lasts for 3-4 weeks (and that is when I’m walking around in sand at the swim beach!!). 2 weeks into this one and I have chipping –

* Jordan’s group for the trip to Cali, landed about 6 hours after the first group (that was the schedule all along). AND, they leave about 6 hours before that same first group on Monday morning so they are losing 12 hours in CA that some of the other groups get. Hmmmm…..

* Remember I gave up wine and other cocktails for Lent? Well, I thought that cutting out happy hour would help me shed a bit in my middle but instead I’ve been eating about 20x more candy than normal!!!

Oops!!! Hmmm……

* On Wednesday I had a 2nd meeting that a lady had requested with me (she wants to show me what all she does – decorating, catering, event planning…). She set the time (via email –

Well, I waited and waited on Wednesday – NO SHOW!!! Yesterday (Thursday) at 12:25 she called me and said, “I thought we had a 12:30 meeting.”
A. It isn’t even 12:30 yet!!!
B. THE MEETING WAS YESTERDAY AND YOU MISSED IT!!!

Hmmmm…….And then she wanted to reschedule! Really??? Hmmm…..

* I think that this post is qualifying as an epic fail as far as my plan to implement more of this –

Hmmm…..

What things are making you go Hmmmm…..today?

And for your listening entertainment –

Happy Friday!!

Kim

Biceps, Butt, Cardio, Core, Fitness, Lunges

In Case You Were Wondering….

February 21, 2014 Kim 69 Comments

Today’s 44 was one of those that worked multiple muscle groups – my favorite kind of moves!!!

I used 1 dumbbell (10 pounds) and started with it in my right hand –

Step back to right lunge with your leg extended and touch the dumbbell to the ground –

Stand with a knee lift and bicep curl –

And, after you finish 44 on the right side you have to switch sides and do 44 more!!

I enjoyed this move because it was pretty much a full body move and since I was working upper and lower at the same time, I really got my heart rate up.

Today was a fun workout day – Turbo Fire!!! I did Fire 55EZ which is not easy but a 55 minute workout that flies by!!!

I feel like sometimes I talk about stuff on here and then never really get back to it so today I thought I would share a few

1. I don’t set New Year’s resolutions but in January I did share a post with some things I wanted to do and try this year. So far I haven’t made a lot of progress but we did try something new to us the other night!! I made a Greek Barley Salad –

We had never tried barley – not sure why??? The entire family enjoyed this side dish!!!

2. I’ve been wearing a FitBit Force since the start of the year and I reviewed it after just a few days. I still pretty much just use it as a pedometer but that is working out well!! The first few weeks I didn’t really do anything different – just wore it to track and I realized that the only days I reached 10,000 steps were running days. Now, I try to get 10,000 steps in addition to whatever number I reach during my workout.

One way that I increase my steps is through the use of my Christmas gift – my standing desk!!

I love using this desk and when I read blogs I either pace around in between each one or I jog in place while I read!! Yesterday I hit 20,000 steps by the end of the day!!!

3. I mentioned that Hunter wants to run a half marathon this spring to celebrate turning 13 and we all know that I think running your age for your birthday is the best way to celebrate so we are going to do one together. We were going to run a large one in Kansas City in April but when it came time to start training and the weather looked like this –

Hunter wasn’t a fan of the training (and I’ve made it clear how much I hate running in the snow and cold!). For some reason Hunter didn’t want to log his miles here –

Weird but true!

So we picked a different race that I think will work better. We are going to do a race that is smaller the first weekend in June. He will start his official training in March and hopefully by then all of his runs can be outside.

4. Last week I shared a dilemma concerning our event venue and a couple who had sort of strung me along about turning in a contract and paying. Well, they did turn in the contract and full payment by the weekend so they are officially booked.

However, they are still causing me stress!!! They called early this week to set up another meeting at the venue. I let them set the day and time. Yesterday at 11:00 we were supposed to meet. I drove over in the sleet – waited for 20 minutes (past the time) – drove home in blowing snow – in other words I wasted an hour of my day and never saw them!

You know how sometimes you just don’t have a good feeling about a situation? That’s pretty much me with this whole deal!!!

5. I have mentioned that this year I’m trying to increase my mileage and still be smart about it and this morning I looked to see how many miles I have for the year compared to this time last year. I have more than 2x the miles already compared to last year at this point!!! Actually, it is about 2.36 times more!!! (yes – I did the real math!!!)

What updates do you have to share?

Happy Fun Friday!!!

Kim

Fitness, Push-Ups

Do You Work Harder When Someone Is Watching You?

January 29, 2014 Kim 104 Comments

Today I did a push-up variation for my 44. I used my yoga blocks –

clearly they don't get much use for Yoga — clearly they don’t get much use for Yoga

I just put my hands on the blocks for the push-ups so it was a very slight change from a standard push-up.

And, I sort of cheated because I counted these 44 push-ups as part of my 50 for the core challenge. (I did the 90 second plank first and then did 50 instead of 44 push-ups.)

Today was the first time in months that I did a Turbo Fire workout and it was so much fun!! I did Fire 55EZ – don’t let the EZ fool you – this is 55 minutes of high intensity, non-stop moving.

During the cool down, Chalean made a comment that has me curious. She said that people tend to work harder in group settings because someone is watching them.

This statement really got me thinking because I rarely workout with a group – usually I’m in my basement alone either with a DVD or on the treadmill – however, I feel like I put in just as much effort as I would if I were at the gym.

The way I see it, I get up at 5:00 am for a reason!!!

I don’t want to waste that time putting in a half-hearted effort during my workouts whether I’m running, lifting, cross-training -whatever I’m doing.

I think that this is something I will really focus on for the next few days and make sure that I feel like I’m working as hard as I would if I were surrounded by other people doing the same thing – definitely something to think about!!!

What about you? Do you work harder when you are in a group setting?

Happy Wednesday!!!

Kim

Biceps, Fitness, Plyo, Thighs

Not a Fan

November 26, 2013 Kim 61 Comments

For my 44 today, I did a bicep curl with a plyo move!! I did a sumo squat and then jumped with a curl!!

This move went fairly quickly but my legs were burning by the time I finished. I just used a 12 pound dumbbell since I was jumping (I probably should have gone a little heavier).

I did some of my favorite workouts – Turbo Fire!! Today I went with Fire 60 – 60 minutes of nonstop cardio and then Core 20 because lately I feel like I need a little extra work on my middle!!! (or maybe I just need to quit eating Cheetos!!)

So – I have a little secret!!!I am NOT on the current bandwagon – you know, the one involving Katniss (I think that’s her name) –

I think that almost every blog I read last night mentioned this movie because they either saw it over the weekend or have plans to see it.

I haven’t read the books and didn’t watch the first movie and have no plans to watch this one. I think part of it is the fact that I rarely read/watch the “biggies” (still haven’t seen a single Twilight movie!).

Plus, I just don’t get the concept of kids fighting to the death for sport.

I know that I’m in a very small minority and I’m totally OK with skipping this series. (I think Chris and the boys saw the first movie – it didn’t make their top 10.)

I will just stick to my chick-flicks, comedies and Christmas movies!!!

Hunger Games – yes or no?

Happy Tuesday!!

Kim

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