So, Thanksgiving was yesterday and you probably had a typical Thanksgiving dinner right? With the turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and so on. So now its time to get back on track again! Here is a great workout to help you jump start you workouts after Thanksgiving. Its called the Turkey Burner from Spark People .
Get ready, 'cause here is its!
The Turkey Burner Workout:
50 Jumping Jacks
40 Plie Squats
30 Burpees (Groan..!)
20 1-leg push-ups
10 bicycle crunches.
Sounds easy enough right? LOL, that's what I thought too! Man, I really don't like burpees... But I felt it work and I worked up a sweat and that's what I was going for anyways! Try this workout even if its not after Thanksgiving. Use it in your daily workouts!
Let me know what you think about this post and please share it with a friend!
Keep Healthy and SAFE!
H.Banana
Ps. Remember to keep you health in mind and never do a workout that you aren't capable of.
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Fitness Fashion
November 5, 2014
Work out clothes and gear are great motivations to work out and stay active! I love getting new work out clothes and then working out in them! Here are my favorite items and brands!
Staring at the bottom with shoes!
You need a good pair or tennis shoes no matter what you are doing! I got mine at www.academy.com and they are Nikes( Academy ). I've had them a few months and I have loved them since day one! If you have a pair of tennis-shoes you love, let me know!
Its important to have a good shoes, so don't be afraid to pay a little extra for them, as long as you are getting what you pay for. Here are a few to look into.
For Training - Training
For Training- Training
For Running - Running
For Running - Running
Don't just pick a shoe and go, or take my word on it. Do your research, as your friends and find the shoes that is just right for you and your activities. Remember, comfort over style!
Next is sock! I never work out with out socks on because I hate stinking sweaty feet and shoes! Find a pair of socks that are for athletics and make sure they breath well.
Now on to pants/ leggings. In the colder months of the year, if you are going to workout or run outside you are going to want to bundle up a little bit. I don't wear leggings much, but here are a few that I do wear.
This pair from Athleta is great! I love them because there is a little skirt built into I feel a bit more modest. Plus, they are really soft!
Another pair are these from Oldnavy are nice because they are capris and work great for the fall and spring time.
As for pants I usually get them from Target and Old Navy. Most of them aren't even athletic-wear either. You don't have to spend a ton of money on workout clothes, just go for whats comfortable and meet your needs.
Shorts come next. I own several pairs and once again they are mainly from Target and Old Navy. I tend to like longer shorts, but shorter ones are nice for Summer. Here are a few that I have and like:
These from Target
And these, also from Target
Now, we get to Sports Bras. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have a good sports bra. If you have a good one you will enjoy your workout so much better than if you didn't. Here are a few that I like;
This one from Target
This one, also from Target
Another one, this one from Academy
Now we come to a space between bras and shirts, so we combine them! I don't own one of these (Yet!) but I can't wait until I do!
Here is one from Target
Another one from Athleta
Okay, now we come to the tops! I love working out in anything from a tank top to long sleeves! You can really get creative and have fun with this part of the outfit! Here are a few of my favorites!
Athleta , Old Navy , Old Navy , Old Navy
Now, Jackets. I don't tend to wear a lot of jacket when I workout, mainly because when its that cold I workout inside! Let me know if you have a favorite workout jacket though!
Extras:
A few extras I like to have when I work out are as follows (I won't give you links because you can find these tons of places!)
Ear Buds (Why? Music of course!)
Head Band. (The fabric kinds are best to help keep hair out of your face)
Pony Tails (You never know when you might need to tie your hair back! I always have a few with me)
Chap-stick. (No one liked dry, cracked lips!)
So that's about it for my Fitness Fashion. If I have left anything out, please let me know! Also, if you have a favorite workout must have, let me know!
Keep it healthy and Safe!
H.Banana
Staring at the bottom with shoes!
You need a good pair or tennis shoes no matter what you are doing! I got mine at www.academy.com and they are Nikes( Academy ). I've had them a few months and I have loved them since day one! If you have a pair of tennis-shoes you love, let me know!
Its important to have a good shoes, so don't be afraid to pay a little extra for them, as long as you are getting what you pay for. Here are a few to look into.
For Training - Training
For Training- Training
For Running - Running
For Running - Running
Don't just pick a shoe and go, or take my word on it. Do your research, as your friends and find the shoes that is just right for you and your activities. Remember, comfort over style!
Next is sock! I never work out with out socks on because I hate stinking sweaty feet and shoes! Find a pair of socks that are for athletics and make sure they breath well.
Now on to pants/ leggings. In the colder months of the year, if you are going to workout or run outside you are going to want to bundle up a little bit. I don't wear leggings much, but here are a few that I do wear.
This pair from Athleta is great! I love them because there is a little skirt built into I feel a bit more modest. Plus, they are really soft!
Another pair are these from Oldnavy are nice because they are capris and work great for the fall and spring time.
As for pants I usually get them from Target and Old Navy. Most of them aren't even athletic-wear either. You don't have to spend a ton of money on workout clothes, just go for whats comfortable and meet your needs.
Shorts come next. I own several pairs and once again they are mainly from Target and Old Navy. I tend to like longer shorts, but shorter ones are nice for Summer. Here are a few that I have and like:
These from Target
And these, also from Target
Now, we get to Sports Bras. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have a good sports bra. If you have a good one you will enjoy your workout so much better than if you didn't. Here are a few that I like;
This one from Target
This one, also from Target
Another one, this one from Academy
Now we come to a space between bras and shirts, so we combine them! I don't own one of these (Yet!) but I can't wait until I do!
Here is one from Target
Another one from Athleta
Okay, now we come to the tops! I love working out in anything from a tank top to long sleeves! You can really get creative and have fun with this part of the outfit! Here are a few of my favorites!
Athleta , Old Navy , Old Navy , Old Navy
Now, Jackets. I don't tend to wear a lot of jacket when I workout, mainly because when its that cold I workout inside! Let me know if you have a favorite workout jacket though!
Extras:
A few extras I like to have when I work out are as follows (I won't give you links because you can find these tons of places!)
Ear Buds (Why? Music of course!)
Head Band. (The fabric kinds are best to help keep hair out of your face)
Pony Tails (You never know when you might need to tie your hair back! I always have a few with me)
Chap-stick. (No one liked dry, cracked lips!)
So that's about it for my Fitness Fashion. If I have left anything out, please let me know! Also, if you have a favorite workout must have, let me know!
Keep it healthy and Safe!
H.Banana
Insanity
October 21, 2014
Insanity is a workout program created by Shaun T and Beach-Body. To learn more about it you can go to this link here - www.beachbody.com .
No I'm not trying to sell it to you or anything, I'm just going to tell you about my experience with the program and what I thought about it.
I am completing my 60 days of Insanity today and I thought I would write about it in a blog post for those who are thinking about starting it, or just curious.
Now, before I start I want to say that this is just my personal experience, yours might and will probably be at least a little different.
Here is what the package or box looked like:
Why I Started INSANITY
My Dad had ordered Insanity for himself way before I had any thoughts about healthy living and exercise. But, after I did begin to think about becoming healthier, I remembered that box of Insanity DVDs and I decided to try it. I wanted to lose a little weight but I wasn't exactly sure how. I wanted to workout but again, I didn't really now how or what to do. Insanity provided that for me, and that's mainly why I started. ( Also the promise of results in 60 days was very inviting)
My First Thoughts
At first I liked it, it wasn't too hard but it pushed me, and it didn't take a whole lot of time. Every day in the first month there was a workout usually about 30 to 40 minutes long with 1 rest day. I began to see and feel differences. I had more energy, I went to sleep and slept much better and I did lose a little weight. Also I began to see a little muscle definition in my arms and legs.
How the First Month Went
It was a smooth first month, I hardly got off track and I was loving it. At this point I was happy with the program, and in a way I still am, but as time went on my thoughts and feelings changed a little bit. Most of the first month workouts weren't super hard to me, and maybe that's because I had been working out before hand and I didn't jump in completely new to exercise, but it was to a point where I was enjoying the every day workouts.
How the 'Recovery Week' Went
Between the first month and the second month there is a week called the Recovery Week where you do the same workout every day for a week. This workout is a bit different and you don't have a lot of super fast movement. I found that it was a lot of just deep muscle work instead of cardio. This week was a wonderful and much needed break for my body to, well, recover! I loved this week and found the workout enjoyable!
The Second Month
By this time I was honestly a little tired of having to stick to the Insanity schedule. I wanted to get into running and yoga but I felt tied to the program and I didn't want to 'skip' a day or get behind in the program. The workouts defiantly picked up the intensity a lot! They were harder and longer and I felt myself being pushed a lot more than in the first month. At this point I have lost about 8 pounds total and at least gain a little muscle weight. I was happy with the results, but I had hoped and expected a bit more. I also began to fall a little behind in the program as we began to travel a bit more and also getting school going full swing. I had hard time making time for an hour long workout session in a busy school-filled day.
The 'Fit Test'
The 'Fit Test' is designed to measure your progress over the 60 time period. At first I kept track on the sheet the package provides, but I ended up not completing the tracking progress because I didn't find it overly helpful.
The Meal Plan
Insanity provides a meal plan along with the workout program. I didn't really use their program because my family and I were already changing our diet and I felt a little over whelmed with the 'Meal Plan' in general.
My Over All Thoughts
This program works, it does, and I do recommend trying it to any one wanting to build up the intensity of their workouts, or you are looking for a balanced schedule. The pros and cons for me are as follows.
Pro: I loved that I didn't have to wonder what workout to do that day, or when to take a rest.
Con: I felt tied to the program and I felt like I couldn't try something new in fear of falling behind.
Pro: I did lose weight and gain muscle, which is what I wanted.
Con: I didn't see as much of a change as I had hoped or even was lead to believe by the program.
Like I said before, I am finished my last day in the 60 day program of Insanity, and I do have mixed feelings about it. I liked it for is schedule at first but then in the end that's what made not like it so much. Will I do Insanity again in the near future? Most likely not, at least not the whole thing anyway. We still have the DVDs so I might do a few of them individually but I won't go through the whole program anytime soon.
I encourage you took look into this program a bit before deciding whether or not to try it. Don't just take my word for it because I am just one person and one opinion, after all.
Please let me know what you think of my over-view, and if you have done Insanity before, let me know what you personally thought about it.
I hope you liked this post and it maybe even helped you a bit!
Keep it Healthy and Safe,
H. Banana
No I'm not trying to sell it to you or anything, I'm just going to tell you about my experience with the program and what I thought about it.
I am completing my 60 days of Insanity today and I thought I would write about it in a blog post for those who are thinking about starting it, or just curious.
Now, before I start I want to say that this is just my personal experience, yours might and will probably be at least a little different.
Here is what the package or box looked like:
Why I Started INSANITY
My Dad had ordered Insanity for himself way before I had any thoughts about healthy living and exercise. But, after I did begin to think about becoming healthier, I remembered that box of Insanity DVDs and I decided to try it. I wanted to lose a little weight but I wasn't exactly sure how. I wanted to workout but again, I didn't really now how or what to do. Insanity provided that for me, and that's mainly why I started. ( Also the promise of results in 60 days was very inviting)
My First Thoughts
At first I liked it, it wasn't too hard but it pushed me, and it didn't take a whole lot of time. Every day in the first month there was a workout usually about 30 to 40 minutes long with 1 rest day. I began to see and feel differences. I had more energy, I went to sleep and slept much better and I did lose a little weight. Also I began to see a little muscle definition in my arms and legs.
How the First Month Went
It was a smooth first month, I hardly got off track and I was loving it. At this point I was happy with the program, and in a way I still am, but as time went on my thoughts and feelings changed a little bit. Most of the first month workouts weren't super hard to me, and maybe that's because I had been working out before hand and I didn't jump in completely new to exercise, but it was to a point where I was enjoying the every day workouts.
How the 'Recovery Week' Went
Between the first month and the second month there is a week called the Recovery Week where you do the same workout every day for a week. This workout is a bit different and you don't have a lot of super fast movement. I found that it was a lot of just deep muscle work instead of cardio. This week was a wonderful and much needed break for my body to, well, recover! I loved this week and found the workout enjoyable!
The Second Month
By this time I was honestly a little tired of having to stick to the Insanity schedule. I wanted to get into running and yoga but I felt tied to the program and I didn't want to 'skip' a day or get behind in the program. The workouts defiantly picked up the intensity a lot! They were harder and longer and I felt myself being pushed a lot more than in the first month. At this point I have lost about 8 pounds total and at least gain a little muscle weight. I was happy with the results, but I had hoped and expected a bit more. I also began to fall a little behind in the program as we began to travel a bit more and also getting school going full swing. I had hard time making time for an hour long workout session in a busy school-filled day.
The 'Fit Test'
The 'Fit Test' is designed to measure your progress over the 60 time period. At first I kept track on the sheet the package provides, but I ended up not completing the tracking progress because I didn't find it overly helpful.
The Meal Plan
Insanity provides a meal plan along with the workout program. I didn't really use their program because my family and I were already changing our diet and I felt a little over whelmed with the 'Meal Plan' in general.
My Over All Thoughts
This program works, it does, and I do recommend trying it to any one wanting to build up the intensity of their workouts, or you are looking for a balanced schedule. The pros and cons for me are as follows.
Pro: I loved that I didn't have to wonder what workout to do that day, or when to take a rest.
Con: I felt tied to the program and I felt like I couldn't try something new in fear of falling behind.
Pro: I did lose weight and gain muscle, which is what I wanted.
Con: I didn't see as much of a change as I had hoped or even was lead to believe by the program.
Like I said before, I am finished my last day in the 60 day program of Insanity, and I do have mixed feelings about it. I liked it for is schedule at first but then in the end that's what made not like it so much. Will I do Insanity again in the near future? Most likely not, at least not the whole thing anyway. We still have the DVDs so I might do a few of them individually but I won't go through the whole program anytime soon.
I encourage you took look into this program a bit before deciding whether or not to try it. Don't just take my word for it because I am just one person and one opinion, after all.
Please let me know what you think of my over-view, and if you have done Insanity before, let me know what you personally thought about it.
I hope you liked this post and it maybe even helped you a bit!
Keep it Healthy and Safe,
H. Banana
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