Crazy 8′s Leg Day

Date: October 20th, 2009
By: Jordana Kagan

 

 Here’s a really fun crazy 8′s workout for the legs…Enjoy!

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Muscles and Lies: An article from Israeli Health Services

Date: September 24th, 2009
By: Jordana Kagan

In the September 2009 issue of Maccabiton, a monthly health and wellness magazine published by Maccabi Health Insurance in Israel, Doron Nui and Tzachi Kna’an explore fat burning and muscle building myths in the article “Muscles and Lies.”  I have translated the main points of the article from Hebrew.  Enjoy…

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Highlights from ShariFitness & Jen Hendershott’s talk about simple weight loss

Date: September 4th, 2009
By: Facebook User

Shari FitnessIn case you missed a great discussion with Shari and two time Ms. Olympia and Ms. Fitness International Jen Hendershott all is not lost! You may listen to the full replay at your leisure and I encourage you to do so. After listening in I felt compelled to share some of these highlights which offer a great deal of insight in to weight loss goals and behaviors we all have to deal with. There are several simple suggestions provided by both Shari and Jen that are easy to fit in the busiest of schedules. The overview provided should peek your interest and the rest is in the replay.
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Isiah’s Quick Fact!

Date: August 27th, 2009
By: Isiah Brooks

Obesity kills more than 100,000 people yearly. It’s time to do something about it. I challenge each and everyone of you to make a difference in your community!

Shoulders

Date: August 23rd, 2009
By: Jordana Kagan

I couldn’t lift my arms to fill the water bottle after this workout.   There is something to be said for endurance training…

Warm Up: 10 minutes arc trainer

Lift: Superset 3 sets, 20 reps, 30 sec. rest between sets
Upright Row, Military press, Punches

Cardio Interval: Arc Trainer
30 sec. sprint, 45 sec. recovery x 5 sets

Lift: Front raise, Lateral raise, Steering wheel

Cardio Interval: (see above)

Abs: Russian Twist, side plank, side toe touch, bicycle

Legs

Date: August 21st, 2009
By: Jordana Kagan

I liked this workout because I was able to keep my heart rate between 55-80% mhr for the duration.  Enjoy.

Warm Up:  Hill interval
Speed 3.5 mph (constant)
1 min. 3.5 incline
3 min 6.0 incline
1 min 9.0 incline
1 min 12.0 incline
1 min 15.0 incline

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Back/Biceps

Date: August 20th, 2009
By: Jordana Kagan

I’ve been enjoying these mid workout cardio intervals because I tend not to do too much cardio.  This definitely switches things up.

Warm Up: 15 minutes
2.5 incline
3.0 mph 1 min
6.0 mph 3 minutes
6.5 mph 1 minute
7.0 mph 1 minute
7.5 mph 1 minute

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Shoulders/Triceps

Date: August 17th, 2009
By: Jordana Kagan

Today’s workout was great.  Be sure to lift light.  Enjoy… continue »

Leg Day

Date: August 16th, 2009
By: Jordana Kagan

I thought I’d try something different so I dropped the weight and turned it into a cardio-strength day .  Enjoy…  continue »

Week 13 Day 14 “Light Legs”

Date: July 25th, 2009
By: Isiah Brooks

447Light Leg Day

After a hard week of lifting it is always good to end the week with a light day.

Hamstring Curls 4 sets of 10 reps, Leg Extentsions 4 sets of 10 reps, Squats 4 sets of 10 reps, first two sets at 225lbs last two sets at 315lbs. Pay close attention to your form.”Squeeze the legs”. Standing Calf Raises 5 sets of 20 reps”  Today Bobby Yelled At Me, Why? Cause Yer Done Son,Yer Done!. Important note: Even if you add a light day remember to stay focused and don’t close your eyes on the Prize! Have A Good Weekend. Monday’s workout is just a few hours away.