Friday, July 1, 2011
What are your fitness goals?
I see people every day that say they "want to get in shape" or "get fit" and after asking them a few questions, i realize they don't have a clear understanding of what "being fit" means to them. Five years ago, my goals were to run a 4.4s 40yards and being able to cover any collegiate wide receiver. Now, my focus has shifted to being able to excel at the activities I enjoy (and of course, being able to see a six-pack when I take my shirt off).
So the first step in reaching your fitness goals is to decide exactly what they look like. For Michaela, and many other women I have trained, it's lowering your body fat percentage, and for some guys, it's building bigger biceps. For others, it could be having a six-pack by summer, not losing your breath when playing a pick up game of basketball, or bench pressing 300lbs.
Whatever your goals are, we will discuss topics ranging from nutrition recipes and food journals to sample workouts, specific exercises, personal opinions, advice, and any anything else that might help you reach your fitness goals. Some of it may be applicable to your specific goal, and some may not, but all of it will benefit your overall health and fitness.
If you have a specific topic or any questions that you would like covered, feel free to email us or comment on any of our posts.
HungryFitness@gmail.com.
Thanks for reading.
Here is a little 5 minute ab blast to do at the end of your next workout.
Dumbbell Abs (hold a 5 or 10lb dumbbell)
- 20rep DB Crunch
- Lying on back, legs flat on ground, extend dumbbell above chest and crunch up pushing dumbbell to ceiling
- 20 each side: Russian Twist
- Sitting up, lean back to 45 degree angle, let feet come off floor and touch dumbbell to right side of body on floor, twist to left side.
- 20rep Lying Leg Lifts
- Lying on back, place weight between feet, keeping legs straight lift legs straight above hips, and lower back down coming as close to the floor as possible without touching.
- 20rep V-Ups
- Holding dumbbell in both hands, extend overhead as you lie back, and bring toward feet as body folds into "V"
- All four exercises are without rest.
- Rest 1 minute and Repeat if possible.
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this will be fun... excited to read more from you two cuties!
ReplyDeleteI can't do the lying leg lifts with a weight. I can't hold the weight in one place with my legs/feet and do the full 90 degree motion. The weight moves around too much! Am I crazy? :)
ReplyDeleteDavid and Lorry-no you are not crazy! :) Some dumbbells are harder to hold between your feet than others. The dumbbell handle should fit between the arches of your shoes (dumbbell should be vertical) when you put your feet together. If the dumbbell handle is really small it will wiggle around and make it harder to use.
ReplyDeleteYou can also modify this exercise by bending your knees or lessening your range of motion (so you aren't going as far on each end).
Thanks for reading, a new article will be posted tomorrow!