300 Rep Work Out | Body Rock

 Every Friday, my Rugrats go to their Mamaw NayNay's (Kevin's best man's mom) for the day. This gives me a chance to get the house cleaned for the following week, laundry done and school work completed for the weekend. I appreciate it very much. Along with everything mentioned, I'm going to use this time to put in a good work out. I did just that today.

Today's work out: 20 minute Intermediate Zumba class on the Wii and http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/02/05/new-300-rep-workout/

I did all workouts included in today's Body Rock work out except for the last part, number 10.

Work outs 1, 2, 3 and 4; I did with no modifications.
5) I did with no sand bag.
6) I did push ups on my knees instead of pull ups. And can I just tell you how proud I am of myself! I maybe took a five second break throughout the entire 30. I am ecstatic! Starting this journey, I could barely do three push ups on my knees! And today, I did 30? In which it mostly felt like a breeze!?! Oh, I'm so proud.
7) Modified. I didn't go as low.
8) I did laying leg raises.
9) Modified. I didn't go as low.

I completed this work out in around 21 minutes. (I accidentally RE-STARTED my stopwatch in the middle of it.)

I feel good! Lunch and shower time! <3 Have a great weekend.

Gaga for Poker Face Workout | Body Rock

Today's workout: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/02/07/gaga-for-poker-face-workout/

This was rough. We left the sandbag one out. You're supposed to do this four rounds, I could only get through two. Kevin did it along with me as well and he quit at the last circuit. It's TOUGH.

Our scores:

Surfer
M: 12 | 11
K: 15 | 18

Round Kick & Knee Crunch (no bar)
Left
M: 23 | 28
K: 27 | 32

Right
M: 23 | 25
K: 27 | 35

1-2-3 Push Up
M: 17 | 14
K: 21

It wasss rougggh.

Four minutes and sweating! Say what?

That's right. I did a FOUR minute work out today and it had me SWEATING all over!

Today's workout: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/03/16/4-minutes-workout/

Obviously, it's fast and intense so I didn't get to count my reps. I just know, I pushed myself. It was only four minutes! I did EXACTLY what you saw in the video. Yes, folks. I even did a REAL push up. If you know me, you know... I started out on this journey rarely being able to do a full push up on my knees! Granted, I didn't go all the way down but I went half way and I know I'll be feeling it tomorrow. This will definitely be going on the top of my favorites. Especially when I try to find an excuse not to work out one day. IT'S ONLY FOUR MINUTES. Who doesn't have four minutes to spare?

Aside from that, though. I danced to four songs on Just Dance 2. I'm doing the "Just Sweat" program and reached my "sweat" of 1000 on just two songs so I did two more after that. I've done drank some water, stretched, drank some more water, read Dallas a bed time story and put him to bed and I am STILL sweating.

So, now I'm sick of this sweating crap and going to jump in the shower. Night all!

Lose Yourself | BodyRock.tv

While I cool down, I'll share my work out & scores with you all.

Today's workout: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/03/14/lose-yourself-workout/

Dive Bombers:
1: 10
2: 7 + 4 modified
3: 11 modified
4: 10 modified

Squat & Lunge (no sandbag):
1: 11
2: 12
3: 14
4: 10

Laying Leg Raises:
1: 16
2: 17
3: 17
4: 16

Snow Boarder:
1: 26
2: 24
3: 22
4: 19

This was a GREAT work out. I am jittery and sweaty right now. Love workouts that make me feel this way :).

Pictures? Say what?! | Day 4 | Body Rock

 Hey!

I have some pretty exciiiting news for you all today. I have taken photos of myself along this journey and normally, I would say "I am too ashamed" leaving me unable to post any of the photographs I have taken. I haven't even been looking to compare them but for some reason, I woke up, looked at myself in the mirror and decided, "eh, what the heck, take a picture and lets compare." That was the best idea I've ever had. I have never been more motivated and I am going to show you why!

Isn't that awesome!? I still have a long way to go but after seeing this, I have never felt more motivated to keep going because what I am doing is WORKING!

On to today's workout...

I'm not lyin' when I say, I have never sweated so much in MY LIFE. Literally.

Today's workout: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2010/11/16/counter-strike-fat-workout-2/
And it was a good one! I am sitting here all jittery and sweaty.

I did 33 reps in 12 minutes!

Granted, I modified the work out just a tad. Instead of jumping into the push ups and jumping back up, I walked them out. I couldn't go all the way to the ground but I went down as far as I could! (Didn't use my knees at all!!! That's improvement!)

I feel pretty good after that. And, considering I am feeling a bit under the weather, I am going to take a rest from Zumba today. Hopefully, this sore throat and cough don't keep me down for long!

Either way, I will not give up again!

Oh my goodnesssss | Day 3 | Body Rock

I really tried to push myself today. After yesterday's work out, I am feeling the burn! Every where, arms, legs, abs, BUTT... Every.Where.

Today's workout: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2010/11/27/the-trainer-who-loved-me-workout/

Jump Up & Star Lift:
60 reps in 8:03

James Bond Lunges:
60 reps in 3:09

Monkey Business: SKIPPED
I tried to do them. I tried pushing through it, but I couldn't. Those are intense! But, I will come back to them one day!

Side Crunch:
30 reps on right side: 1:05
30 reps on left side: 1:03

Break Down Push Up: SKIPPED
I hate push ups. I did about six reptile push ups from yesterday but I am just too darn sore!

To try and make up for what I missed above, I did this modified move 30 times (I didn't time myself): http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/02/22/no-fear-exercise-challenge/

I'm going to do a 20 minute Zumba class as well then I have a dinner date with two of my girlfriends.

Whew.

Day Two | Body Rock (and Zumba!)

Let me start off by saying, it feels really good to be back.

Today's work out: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/02/25/you-push-me-workout/

I watched the video thinking "oh, this doesn't look too bad. I'm used to lunges, squats and butt kicks thanks to the 30DS and the BL Cardio I've done..." Oh, let me tell you. This ain't nothin' compared to those. Jillian and the BL crew are damn good trainers, but Zuzana kicks butt!

Here's how I did:

Kick over & knee raise: (modified, and didn't use any bars)
Round 1: 13
Round 2: 12
Round 3: 12

Side Lunge Jump:
Round 1: 17
Round 2: 20
Round 3: 20

Reptile push up: (KILLER, modified!)
Round 1: 10
Round 2: 8
Round 3: 8
I suck at push ups to begin with, then you add the reptile part? Woo weeeeeeeeeee.

Sandbag Clean & Squat: (modified)
Round 1: 23
Round 2: 21
Round 3: 20

High Knees: (modified, I don't have a jump rope =/)
Round 1: 60
Round 2: 60
Round 3: 40
I slacked on Round 3 here. I tried my best but I just couldn't go near as fast or as high as my first two Rounds.

All in all, GREAT work out. Had me sweating, has me sore.

But, I didn't stop there...

Hubby let me get Zumba Fitness for the Wii. I have seen Zumba videos and I know what Zumba is, but I have never experienced it.

OH MY GOSH, it's SO much fun! And a REALLY REALLY great work out all in one! It's so fun, it doesn't even feel like you're working out. And I like that it's an actual GAME. Not just a DVD you follow along to. It's awesome.

I did two 20 minute Beginner classes on Easy and even after my first one, I was sweating. It was great. I feel great.

I'M BAAACK! | Day One | Body Rock TV

I'll admit, I have fallen off the horse the past two weeks. I have worked out here and there doing my Biggest Loser Cardio Max and a little bit of dancing but nothing too serious and I definitely haven't been giving it my all. My food intake has been almost the same but I have slipped here and there for some pizza and fried foods... Which left me regretting it later BUT something has hit me

I am in a group on FB and a friend found this website called Body Rock TV by Zuzana. After looking through it in the middle of the night and seeing this lady's workouts AND her body (although, I don't intend on getting that muscular but she sure is nice to look at, not gonna lie!), it just hit me... I need to get up, get back to working out. I have almost lost 20 pounds already, am I really going to stop now when I am almost HALF WAY to my goal?

Yesterday, I was in my group and the same friend who found this website posted that she was going to do one of Zuzana's workouts and asked who was in. I took a look at the work out, read the blog and replied, "I'm in!" That was that. Once I vowed to my girls that I was going to do it, I HAD to do it. (It's nice having such a great support system!)

I woke up this morning, knowing what I had to do, giving me no excuses not to. After running a few errands and cleaning up our house, it was time.

This is the work out I did today: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2009/11/26/fast-burn-workout/

After watching the video, I knew it was going to be intense, but I didn't know exactly HOW intense! But, I got through it. Here are my times.

1. Climber's lunges: 50 reps in 4:55

I was out of breath ALREADY BEFORE I was even finished doing these. When I was done and stood up, I was already sweating!

2. Pike Jumps: 100 reps in 2:44

Whew! I took a break at 50 but then, kept going and I thought I was going to end up falling over and fainting. Still sweating!

3. Abs:

I think I did these wrong in reps. I did both sides counting that as one rep. (As in: bring legs up in the center, bent knees, went to the right, extended legs, came back to center, extended legs in center, bent knees, went to the left, extended legs, came back to center, went down: one.)

Doing it that way I did 50 reps in 7:09

But, after I realized how long it took me, I went back and read: "Raise your legs back up. Now bend your knees, rotate your lower body towards one side and extend your legs. Reverse the movement and get back to the starting position. This counts as 1 rep."
So, does that mean I did 100 reps in 7:09?

Either way, I did them!

4. Leg Switch: 50 reps in 2:12, break, 30 reps in 1:41, done
This one was rough for me. I couldn't get them all in but I got as much as I could in!

How did I feel after the entire thing? LIKE JELLO! And absolutely amazing! I'm back, I'm back, I'm back.

It felt sooo good and I am so thankful to have come across this site! Great workouts, a great instructor AND it's FREE! =D So, get your booties up and ROCK YOUR BODY! =D