It is SO important to understand that QUALITY not quantity is better when it comes to your exercise program.
It doesn't matter that you can squat 50 times in a row, that is likely 50 times too many if you are not focusing on proper technique.
Activating the correct muscles during each move is crucial. Pushing yourself to lift the heavier weight that you think you just can not do is essential for not only muscle regeneration but also fat loss.
Slow and precise movements are what you want to consider when performing your Resistance Training workouts!!
So with that said....I am in need of a little help from my friends!
Here is a video of me doing push ups and I would LOVE your feedback.
How is my form and technique?
What am I doing wrong or right for that matter!
When I first started Fit Yummy Mummy in November of 2007 I remember saying to Holly that the exercises were just not challenging enough, that I wasn't "feeling" them and I was moving up in levels faster than I likely should have.
Well that has all changed!!
My workouts now and especially since my third pregnancy have become SO much more intense, SO much more powerful and SO much more mindful of WHAT I am to be doing and HOW I am to be doing them!
I am open to any and all comments and suggestions, please leave them below and I will get back to you for sure! I appreciate the support!!
I hope others will benefit from this also! We can not always watch ourselves performing an exercise, so some feedback would be nice!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
21 Days to Fat Loss
HEY LADIES!!!
Have you felt the warmer weather approaching?
Has the sun been shining more and more in your neck of the woods?
Are all those mounds of snow around your house finally disappearing?
With warmer weather comes less clothes to pile on and more skin to bare!
Are you ready for that?
Let Holly Rigsby help you achieve your fat loss goals and welcome spring with open arms!!
Click on the above video to take you to You Tube where you can leave your comments for Holly!
Bonus Video!
I wanted to continue on with one more ab exercise such as those that I shared in my previous post by Craig Ballantyne creator of Turbulence Training.
Here is another great exercise that you can do at home to really tighten those abs and achieve a flat stomach!
Check this out!
I hope I've inspired you to take action this spring and get ready to Unleash Your Yummyness!
Have you felt the warmer weather approaching?
Has the sun been shining more and more in your neck of the woods?
Are all those mounds of snow around your house finally disappearing?
As this weekend marks the first day of Spring, why not take action as you head outside into the beautiful sunshine to take better care of yourself.
With warmer weather comes less clothes to pile on and more skin to bare!
Are you ready for that?
Let Holly Rigsby help you achieve your fat loss goals and welcome spring with open arms!!
Click on the above video to take you to You Tube where you can leave your comments for Holly!
Bonus Video!
I wanted to continue on with one more ab exercise such as those that I shared in my previous post by Craig Ballantyne creator of Turbulence Training.
Here is another great exercise that you can do at home to really tighten those abs and achieve a flat stomach!
Check this out!
I hope I've inspired you to take action this spring and get ready to Unleash Your Yummyness!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Killer Ab Exercises!
I wanted to share with everyone some amazing Stabilizing Ab Exercises that a great friend of mine Craig Ballantyne will demonstrate for you!!
Where are the crunches?
There are none needed, spot reduction does not work, it is a matter of using your ENTIRE body and your WHOLE core to burn the fat and achieve those sixpack abs! Believe me, I do these and I feel my entire core working plus your abs will thank you!
Interested to know more?! Check out Craig's Abs Workout at Turbulence Training.com.
Also for all those March Madness Fans out there Craig has put together a March Madness Kettlebell Bodyweight Circuit just for you!
Check it out!
Head on over and check out what Turbulence Training is all about! Craig will put you through your paces!
Where are the crunches?
There are none needed, spot reduction does not work, it is a matter of using your ENTIRE body and your WHOLE core to burn the fat and achieve those sixpack abs! Believe me, I do these and I feel my entire core working plus your abs will thank you!
Interested to know more?! Check out Craig's Abs Workout at Turbulence Training.com.
Also for all those March Madness Fans out there Craig has put together a March Madness Kettlebell Bodyweight Circuit just for you!
Check it out!
Head on over and check out what Turbulence Training is all about! Craig will put you through your paces!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Spring Is In The Air
Now that we are into the second week of March and there are hints of spring all around us I wanted to share a post from Holly Rigsby. This one sums up all we really need to remind ourselves of WHY we made those New Years Resolutions in the first place.
Spring into Fitness: Get Your Body Back
How to Get Back and Lose 10 Pounds by May
Spring! It's officially here.
This is your opportunity to start anew. What better excuse to change up your workout plan, take a second look at what you have been eating and even buy some new workout wear!
Many of us start the new year with a renewed commitment to out fitness plan. However, a few weeks in, we find that life gets in the way and it is just too easy to fall back into old habits.
With warmer temperatures on the way and the desire to do some spring cleaning - why not give your fitness plan a once over as well and get back into a routine that can deliver you results by summer!
Here are 5 simple Steps to help you Spring Back into Your Fitness Plan:
1. Renew Your Commitment
Before you even begin to schedule that first workout or write out your meals for the week, you must take a moment to revisit why you want to do this in the first place. When you have a strong reason WHY you want to make a change, you are more likely to stick with it.
If you have not yet done so, write your goals down and state your reasons why this is so important to you.
Be sure to also list your starting measurements so you have a way to gage your progress - be sure to include a before picture!
2. Pull out Your Calendar
Your workouts are just as important as the daily tasks that wind up in a slot on your schedule. When you write down your intentions, you are more likely to follow through. All you need is 3 days a week when you follow the Fit Yummy Mummy workout plan.
3. Raid Your Kitchen
Your workouts are only half the fat loss battle. What you are eating is the other. It will be extremely difficult to stay on track and see fast results if your kitchen is filled with junk. Because Spring is known for "Spring Cleaning", start in the kitchen and remove the foods that will only take you further away from your goals.
It is a universal fat loss rule....if you own it, you will eat it. So no, the best hiding place does not count. Toss the chips, cookies, candy, ready to eat boxed meals, sugar laden cereals, etc.
4. Reverse the Order
The typical spring fitness plan begins with a nice long session of cardio which might be followed up with a few walking lunges and some "ab work".
Save yourself the time, trouble and frustration. When it comes to fat loss, this approach will do very little in your quest to see fast results.
Instead move your cardio to the end of the line. You will achieve faster results by first performing your resistance training workout - be sure it is a full body workout that includes upper body, lower body and core - and THEN follow up with cardio. When you begin your resistance training routine with fresh muscles, you can work out more intensely which will lead to faster results.
5. Try Something New
The change of seasons is a great time to take a close look at what you have been eating. Just as we switch up our wardrobe to account for warming temperatures, switch up the flavors of the foods you eat with a new selection of what is in season.
The variety will prevent boredom while a new host of nutrients will keep your body healthy.
For example - my staple winter breakfast consisted of rolled oats, bananas and walnuts. I made the switch to fruit omelets - 3 scrambled egg whites, topped with fresh berries and vanilla yogurt. Not only delicious, but something I look forward to in the mornings!
So take some time to write out a few meal options that incorporate new flavors and textures to kick start a spring menu plan.
Use these 5 tips as you kick start your spring fitness plan and begin losing 1-2 pounds of fat per week.
Keep in mind the #1 key to seeing results....if you want to see a minimum of 10 pounds lost by May the best thing you can do is to stay consistent.
If you are in need of support and love to share ideas in the process, then ClubFYM is where you need to be!
Spring into Fitness: Get Your Body Back
How to Get Back and Lose 10 Pounds by May
Spring! It's officially here.
This is your opportunity to start anew. What better excuse to change up your workout plan, take a second look at what you have been eating and even buy some new workout wear!
Many of us start the new year with a renewed commitment to out fitness plan. However, a few weeks in, we find that life gets in the way and it is just too easy to fall back into old habits.
With warmer temperatures on the way and the desire to do some spring cleaning - why not give your fitness plan a once over as well and get back into a routine that can deliver you results by summer!
Here are 5 simple Steps to help you Spring Back into Your Fitness Plan:
1. Renew Your Commitment
Before you even begin to schedule that first workout or write out your meals for the week, you must take a moment to revisit why you want to do this in the first place. When you have a strong reason WHY you want to make a change, you are more likely to stick with it.
If you have not yet done so, write your goals down and state your reasons why this is so important to you.
Be sure to also list your starting measurements so you have a way to gage your progress - be sure to include a before picture!
2. Pull out Your Calendar
Your workouts are just as important as the daily tasks that wind up in a slot on your schedule. When you write down your intentions, you are more likely to follow through. All you need is 3 days a week when you follow the Fit Yummy Mummy workout plan.
3. Raid Your Kitchen
Your workouts are only half the fat loss battle. What you are eating is the other. It will be extremely difficult to stay on track and see fast results if your kitchen is filled with junk. Because Spring is known for "Spring Cleaning", start in the kitchen and remove the foods that will only take you further away from your goals.
It is a universal fat loss rule....if you own it, you will eat it. So no, the best hiding place does not count. Toss the chips, cookies, candy, ready to eat boxed meals, sugar laden cereals, etc.
4. Reverse the Order
The typical spring fitness plan begins with a nice long session of cardio which might be followed up with a few walking lunges and some "ab work".
Save yourself the time, trouble and frustration. When it comes to fat loss, this approach will do very little in your quest to see fast results.
Instead move your cardio to the end of the line. You will achieve faster results by first performing your resistance training workout - be sure it is a full body workout that includes upper body, lower body and core - and THEN follow up with cardio. When you begin your resistance training routine with fresh muscles, you can work out more intensely which will lead to faster results.
5. Try Something New
The change of seasons is a great time to take a close look at what you have been eating. Just as we switch up our wardrobe to account for warming temperatures, switch up the flavors of the foods you eat with a new selection of what is in season.
The variety will prevent boredom while a new host of nutrients will keep your body healthy.
For example - my staple winter breakfast consisted of rolled oats, bananas and walnuts. I made the switch to fruit omelets - 3 scrambled egg whites, topped with fresh berries and vanilla yogurt. Not only delicious, but something I look forward to in the mornings!
So take some time to write out a few meal options that incorporate new flavors and textures to kick start a spring menu plan.
Use these 5 tips as you kick start your spring fitness plan and begin losing 1-2 pounds of fat per week.
Keep in mind the #1 key to seeing results....if you want to see a minimum of 10 pounds lost by May the best thing you can do is to stay consistent.
If you are in need of support and love to share ideas in the process, then ClubFYM is where you need to be!
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