I’ve got a treasure for you today from Holly Rigsby. Holly answers one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to women using weights – how much weight should I use when I’m working out?
You might be surprised at how much she thinks you’re able to lift. Holly basis it on you being a mom and how much your child weighs. Check out her video below.
If you know of someone who might find the vid a real help, send ‘em this way!
I was just reading a comment someone made on facebook about staying away from caffeine. The conversation was about illness, and of course caffeine is said to “dehydrate” a person, which is the last thing you want when you’re sick.
So, my mind switched to caffeine and workouts. Talk about a world divided. Once more I’m in the middle of an argument between those who think caffeine is the 7th evil of the universe, and those who swear by it’s benefits.
This was my top choice from all the articles I explored. It’s logical and makes sense. The article explains how caffeine works and answers the questions:
1. When is the best time to drink a caffeinated beverage, before or after?
2. What kind of coffee? This one surprised me. I never pay attention to how much caffeine is in it. I didn’t know dark roast has less.
3. How much should you drink?
Check it out and let me know what you think. And don’t forget, if you like my post please share them with your friends. They’ll thank you for it.
Workout Drinks: Preworkout and Postworkout Caffeine from Coffee ...
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Will drinking coffee before a workout leave you energized from the caffeine or will it dehydrate you and hamper your workout? Learn the facts so you can get the most out of your morning workout!
Anyway, the subject came up when I saw a friend of mine, Sara Lieb, who’s an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, had written an article on the subject.
My first instinct was to slap her upside the head for writing on a subject that annoys me. But, I sucked it up and went and read the thing. I loved it. That’s not a surprise. Sara is an excellent writer.
Best of all, I passed her “hunched shoulders” test! See if you can:
“Hunched shoulders – Try a little experiment. Stand up and take a pencil in each hand. Hold the pencils loosely at your sides. If your shoulders are back in the proper position, then the pencils should be straight at your sides. If your shoulders are rounded or hunched, then the pencils will be resting on the front of your body parallel with your thighs.”
If you flunked it, you really need to read the article. If you didn’t flunk it, you really need to read the article so you can tell folks you know why they need to start taking better care of the way they carry themselves. Click here to read Upright vs Uptight!
PS: If you enjoy the article, pass it on to your friends! Leave a comment for Sara and tell her what you think. Or email her!
It’s Tuesday no video day! Why? Because I’ve got something even better – I’ve got a challenge for you!
Here’s what I want you to do. I’ve got two different ways you can 
Sounds fair, right? So here’s the game:
Great shape: 50 burpees
Good shape: 30 burpees
Ok shape: 20
Not-so-great shape: 10 – 15
You can either do the burpee with or without the push up. You can do the burpee with the hop back and forward, or walk back. You can mix and match.
Whatever you choose, I’m not responsible for injuries, suicidal thoughts from the pain, or your death.
Special Note: Regardless of what shape you’re in, go with your strength level for today. When we ignore our body’s energy level and try to do a tough workout, we risk discouraging ourselves and that, in turn, leads to procrastinating on our next work. So, go with your energy level.
Best of luck! Post your results below, and I’ll post my results later today.
--Yochana
PS: Shawna Kaminski has a fantastic Challenge Burpee program that I’ve been using. I love it. It’s a great way to get in shape when you don’t have a lot of time to get in a workout (and even if you do), plus, it’s a lot of fun. Click here to learn more.
By now you’re probably catching on that I really love Shawna Kaminski’s challenges. I don’t own the Challenge Jump Rope program yet, because I’m still doing the Challenge Burpee program.
BUT! I’m adding in the jump rope workouts as she posts them on her blog, or in her emails and loving it. So far my personal best is 57 jumps. Next goal – 70.
Anyway, this morning I awoke to this new one in my inbox. Hope you enjoy suffering! Leave a comment below and let me know how it went.
And as always, if you really enjoy this post pass it on to your friends! Thanks!
It's not always easy to figure out which exercise program is best for you. Part of the reason is because infomercials distort reality, and make us think we need more than we actually do.
What I mean by that is: 3% body fat, solid muscle, 6 pack abs, butt of steel, etc., which can only be accomplished by practically killing yourself.
One of the things that makes them so successful at getting us to buy into their philosophy, is that we don't really think about what kind of shape we want to be in.
We just think about getting IN shape. We don't honestly think about how we'd like to look, in a realistic fashion. So, we see these guys in the infomercial and naturally think this is what being healthy and in shape looks like.
The other reason they're successful is because we tend to be impulse buyers. We see a P90x infomercial and think to 
Fact is, being healthy and in good shape has nothing to do with those infomercials. Being healthy is simply eating right, staying within the weight range of your height and age, and exercising 30 minutes a day.
When I say "exercising," I'm not talking about killing yourself, I'm talking about getting in two to three days of aerobics, and two to three days of resistance training. That's honestly all it takes.
So, here are 3 tips to help you decide which exercise program is best for you. Grab yourself a notebook and get ready to write it all down.
1. How do you want your body to look? The best way to decide is to stand naked in front of a mirror. Look at yourself from the front, the back, and from the side. Talk about motivation!
What changes would you like to make, and be realistic. If you're big-boned, don't imagine yourself as a small boned woman. If you're a man, don't imagine having broad shoulders if you don't already have them.
2. Now that you know what you want, write down all the sports activities you've loved through the years. Don't leave out a thing. Did you play basketball, or just love to shoot hoops? Volleyball? Tennis? Bowling? Martial arts? Skateboarding? Skating?
Why are we doing this? Because, the key to finding the right program, is finding something you've always loved to do.
3. Pick out one or more of your favourites. Are they challenging enough to help you meet your fitness goals? Is it a mixture of aerobics and resistance training?
If it's something like volleyball, basketball, etc. you can check your local Community Center and find out if there are any leagues you can join.
Ask friends and see if they know of any leagues, or if they'd like to put something together with you. You could challenge each other's business, church or synagogue.
Whatever you decide, at least now you know what you want for your life, so the next time you see an infomercial tempting you to buy something that's more than you need to meet your goals - you'll be able to say no and save a lot of money in the process.
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