So, as I sit here (34 inches belly round and 145 lbs) and devour one of my last real suppers... I think, I should have put filet mignon wrapped in bacon, topped with an oven roasted tomato, and smothered in blue cheese on the tummy melting menu.
Just think the faster we get that six-pack, the faster we can get back to eating our delicious crap... yum. (But not eating that stuff all of the time, remember we have to maintain the glorious pack!)
Any way here's the workout.
Remember workout starts Sunday in the AM,January 16th!!!
Ohhh, and Pre-Workout food you should have something with 100-200 calories or 200-250, and 30-50 carbs. This fuels the body, gives you the tools you lost at idle time (sleeping), and it also gives you the tools you need to get you through a work out. And for Post Workout food, something with 50-75 carbs, 10-25g protein (basically 4 carbs to every gram of protein). This also fuels the body and gives you the tools you need to repair and build muscle. (Nourishing food bars are the key)
Pre & Post Workout foods will overlap daily food intake, it's okay. MoreMunch4U!
Also again, drink lots of water during and after (I recommend smart water because it has electrolytes. Stay away from the sugar fest in gatorade.)
This is a semi- intense to extreme workout (remember consult your physician before and stop it if something just doesn't feel right).
You will be doing this workout 6 times a week with 1 rest day.
(I chose to begin on Sunday morning and my rest day will be next Sunday)(I recommend doing as I do!) And stick to it! This workout plan is designed to do at home with little or no equipment. Enjoy.
Your workout will consist of three parts:
Part 1- Sun Salutation (a calmingly yoga body wake you up)
Part 2- Three Stage Workout ("the workout" Cardio/Ab Work/and More Cardio)
Part 3- "Hit the Shower" (post stretching... and stretching)
Part 1- Sun Salutation: Grab your yoga mat!(with each move, you should alternate inhaling and exhaling).
Start in Mountain Pose, stand...hands up and together, like you're diving into the sky. Hands then apart and arms out like you're flying, bend at waist into forward bend. Continue to bend and touch the ground with all finger tips. Step one leg back. Step the other leg back into an upward push-up position. Slowly bend elbows into a lower push-up position. Then bend your torso upward... arms straightened, gaze upward and press top of feet against the floor. Push back into Downward-Facing Dog, butt in the air... feet flat on the floor... gaze at your shins. Return to Mountain Pose.
And Repeat. Do 3 total.
When you get the hang of it, the sun salutation should be a flowing, continuous, movement of joy and pleasure. Amen.
There are many different variations of the sun salutation online, Google it.
Part 2- Three Stage Workout: Again grab your yoga mat, 5lb. weights, and other trinkets. (with each stressed move exhale through mouth).
Stage 1- Start with 6 mins of Cardio (I call this the warm-up cardio) the first minute slow paced and then accelerate with each minute until you reach 6 mins. Your 6th minute should be as fast as you can go, try to break a sweat! Stage 2- Next is 20 mins of ABalicious Fun. Stage 3- And final is 6 more mins of Cardio (I call this the cool-down cardio) the first is semi-accelerated (as if continuing where the warm-up cardio left off) and then deccelerate with each minute until you reach 6 mins. Your 6th minute should be calm as can be, almost meditative. Now you got the hang of it, I will break it down.
continue Part 2- stage 1 (and stage 3)- This cardio-based workout, is to get the heart pumping, calories burning, the blood flowing, and the sweat dripping. I will make a list of different cardio workouts and you can pick and choose them to create a great 6 min cardio workout for your stage 1 and stage 3 workouts (remember stage 1 workout goes from low intensity to high intensity and stage 2 goes from high intensity to low intensity).
jumping jacks
sprint in place
run, high knees
invisible hula hoop
jump the invisible rope
(sit on the floor) row the boat
downward dog run
skip around the room
bend touch toe/waist/reach for sky and jump
(back on floor, legs in air) ride the invisible bike
shoulder rolls
(tummy on floor, arms extended) swim, swim
climb the invisible mountain
march in place
(arms extended out to the side) airplane rolls
(dance move) Twist
jump forward, jump backward
throw the invisible baseball
shoot the invisible jump shot
jump to the left, jump to the right
jump, one foot forward, switch
(dance move) running man
(shadow boxing) fast forward jab
(shadow boxing) fast alternate cross jab
(shadow boxing) upper cup
high jump in place
run and jump invisible hurdles
(Blah, anything that can get the blood pumping (and sweating during cardio is a real goal!), if you was just dance around to a few of your favorite songs, that's fine too. Just concentrate on working it a little extra). You should do a different cardio workout for each minute. Focus, focus, focus when doing each move, use perfect posture! And always, always hold stomach in and up (but not to the point of discomfort.)
continue Part 2- stage 3- This ABalicious fun workout is to sculpt your tummy into a glorious six-pack. Our main goal is to work the hell out of our rectus abdominis'!!! But of course doing workouts, we can't help but workout other areas of the body. So, don't be alarmed if you start to see toning in your arms or legs first. I will make a list of different Ab workouts and you can pick and choose them to create a great 20 min Ab workout. Remember to USE YOUR ABS ...
Ride the Bike. Back on floor. Hands on side of head. Knees at about a 45 degree angle. Ride that bicycle. Pedal, pedal! All the while touching elbow to your right knee, then your right elbow to your left knee. Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
The Plank. Lie stomach down on your yoga mat. On the forearms, hands flat on floor. Push off floor. Resting on the forearms and toes. Back flat and straight. Butt down and sturdy:) Abs in and up (as always). Hold for 30 seconds. Plank it out. Slowly lower. And Repeat. Do 6 reps.
Legs Up-Crunch. Back on floor. Legs straight up, crossed. Lift shoulders off floor, as if trying to bring chest towards your feet. And crunch. And slowly lower shoulders back to floor. And repeat. And crunch! Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
Reverse Legs Up-Crunch. Back on the floor. Arms extended at side, hands floor. Legs crossed. Knees in towards the chest until they're bent to 90 degrees. Lift the hips off the floor, reach the legs up towards the ceiling. Crunch. Slowly lower hips to the floor. Repeat. Use your Abs. And crunch! Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
Extended Arm-Crunch. Back on floor. Knees bent, feet flat on floor. Extend the arms straight out behind the head. Lift the shoulders off the floor, as if trying to bring chest towards legs. And crunch. And slowly lower shoulders back to floor. And repeat. And crunch! Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
Back Extension. Lie Stomach down. Hands behind the back. Lift upper body off the floor a few inches. Lift feet off the floor. Keeping legs straight. Hold for 6 seconds. Slowly lower. And repeato! Do 6 reps.
(again..Blah, anything that can make the abs burn and hurt and make you cry for mommy is excellent. These are some of the top ab workouts. Just taking the "ride the bike" workout and doing that for 20 mins each day for weeks could suffice, but it would be boring. Google and find other fun workouts. I will post more ABalicious workouts). You should mix and match different ABalicious workouts to complete your 20 minutes. Focus, focus, focus when doing each move, use perfect posture! And always, always hold stomach in and up (but not to the point of discomfort.)
Part 3- Hit the Shower: Grab a towel and literally hit the shower.
Yes, this is important. Not just because you just worked out and you're now stinky. In the shower is where I do my best stretching. And stretching (and showering) is important after a great workout. -But be careful- it can get slippery when wet.
I recommend a nice hot shower.
While cleaning/scrub/massage your entire body (pay extra attention to the muscles you just worked out) Bend and stretch to wash/scrub/massage those hard to reach places. Focus when doing each move, give it a little extra.
After the shower. Towel yourself dry. And do a little towel stretch.
Roll the towel a little, stand with feet shoulder width apart, arms up, towel shoulder width apart. Stretch like a rainbow from one side to the other.
Next, while still holding towel, one arm up and one arm down. Sort of tugging from behind. Like tug-of-war with your arms. Stretch and switch.
Bend over and touch your toes (hold 3 sec.)
Bring one knee up to your chest (hold 3 sec.) And switch.
Again bend over and touch your toes (hold 3 sec.)
Squat and hug your knees (hold 3 sec.)
Stand tall and reach, reach, reach for the sky.
Shake it out (whole body shake, similar to a dog shake, but not on all fours:)
-Okay. Hope you don't feel weird doing all of this naked.
Now, Lotion up! Lotion/massage your entire body. Start from your toes and massage all the way up. Feels good! (I know this seems like a lot, but after a few days it will be a easy and normal routine. Trust.)
Then you're off... Do ya thang!
You just had a great workout! Now have a great day!
peace.
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