Trendy Kendie: Push-up Challenge

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Beef Up The Cardio!!!

You Did the Crime...
You Do the Time!

Operation Stop Stuffin' My Face: In Progress

Yayyy, it's that special time of year again! A time when you are presented with a clean slate...phewww!! A time to do a little self-reflecting and set those new personal health goals. If you will, another stab at perfecting the already "perfect you"...good luck this year! I'd like to kick off the season with an intense mostly cardio workout regiment to help us shed those holiday pounds that must leave, along with the season!

Good Cardio Article and How to Find Your Target Heart Rate

So what exactly is cardio, and most of all, how is it going to help me work off this holiday cookie butt? Get out there and be somebody! Cardio exercise affects your heart and blood vessels. When your heart rate increases from movement or exercise, your blood, oxygen and nutrient flow will increase. This increase causes a healthy chain of reactions throughout your body, including speeding up the ol' metabolism. And remember, an increase in your metabolic rate will burn calories and help to maintain/lose weight.

This challenge, I will focus on running; however, a lot of people HATE running...it's okay, I understand, you can check out: walking, biking, swimming, boxing/kickboxing, dancing, fitness classes, paddling/rowing, hiking, gym cardio machines, skiing, stairs, and any exercise that boosts the ol' heart rate.

I added a new App called Runkeeper which allows you to make goals, track runs and workout regiments, and challenge your friends. That being said, my first goal is to run a half marathon within the next 6 weeks. I run anywhere from 6-10 miles on average, and I just need a little more discipline and training after a busy holiday season. It's time for a healthy eating binge and some good ol' fashioned exercise!

The Beef Up the Cardio Fitness Challenge begins January 1st after your hangover clears up. Don't Want to run a half-marathon?? Set your own goals. Runkeeper, Couch-to-5K, and Endomondo are all great Apps to help create reasonable goals, record progress, set paces, organize runs, and running times. There are plenty of cardio exercises that you can participate in...no excuses!

Your Challenge if You Choose to Accept

*Add More to this Challenge with different exercises like Yoga, Weight Training, Etc.

5-6 Cardio Workouts/Week (min: 30mins)
20 Push-Ups 6 Days/Week
Sun Salutation Yoga Pose in the AM 7 Days/Week
Squats 4 Days/Week

3 Sets (20) and 3 Pulsing Sets (20)

Begins: January 1st, 2013

Ends: February 12th, 2013

Cardio:

Running Meets Science

Push-Ups:

Are You Doing Push-Ups Wrong??

Check out this Men's Health Article

How to do a Push-up Correctly

Sun Salutation:

Morning Sun Salutation

Squat Variations:

Pulsing Squats:

Pulsing Squats

Air Squats:

Air Squats Demos

Side Squats:

Womnen's Health Challenge and Side-Squat Demo

Check Back for Updates and Feel Free to Leave Tips!

Don't Settle This Year...Set Your Goals and Reach Them!

Need Some Exercise Tunes?? Check out my Blog Pump Up The Jams, Bro!

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Challenge: Scare Yourself into Fitness!!

The October Abs and Push-Up Challenge...

Any Takers??

Food & Healthy=A Great Combo if it's Done Right

I am planning a trip to Vegas with my little sister, Marcie's 21st Birthday in November, and it's time to kick things up a notch for a great Vegas-Style Body!! I know, I know...if, I lose her, she'll be on the roof! That being said, get fit with My Abs & Push-up Challenge covering all of the major areas: Arms, Core, Abs, and Stomach...get it right, get it tight!

Your Kids will Follow Your Regiments...make them good ones!

I challenge you to take a before and afterpPhoto in order to realize how much dedication and effort pay-off...plus, you'll prolly be a sexy beast starting November 1st!! :)

Don't worry about the scale, worry about how you feel, and how your clothing size decreases!

October Push-up Challenge:

*If you can't complete the full amount, don't give up, just breakdown the sets. For example, Week 2: 2 sets of 10 push-ups instead of 20 push-ups in a row.

Week 1: 10 Full Push-Ups/Day COMPLETED FOR THE WIN!
I just completed one week of the Push-ups and Abs Challenge...I hope I am not alone in this!! I can TOTALLY notice a difference already!! Feel free to leave tips, inspiration, and stories about your first week!! Great Job!!

Week 2: 20 Full Push-Ups/Day COMPLETED FOR THE WIN!!!
Alright Ladies and Gents, I hope you continue to follow my challenge!! I can't believe that 14 days are already down...keep on keeping on!!! Now...for the 30 push-ups!

Week 3: 30 Full Push-Ups/Day COMPLETED FOR THE WIN!!!

Week 4: 40 Full Push-Ups/Day COMPLETED FOR THE WIN!!!

Youtube Video Tips for the Perfect Pushup

Youtube Video: 10 Push-up Variations

*This may not seem like a huge challenge, but it is a supplemental workout, and you still have to complete it whether or not you ran a half-marathon or in need of the hangover-pass (ain't gonna happen)! Also, if you're so awesome, add more push-ups every week or do multiple reps throughout your day. Keep in mind, I want you to look forward to this challenge every day, to feel stronger as every day passes! Don't over-exert yourself the first day putting yourself out or creating a grumpy mood for the next day. Your mind is a powerful tool, think positive and know that you can. :)

My Mantra when Running, when I'm gettin' tired, I repeat this to myself, and I haven't stopped until the End Since!

October Abs:

This is a fun-you-choose-your-workout-challenge: Only 10-15 Minute Abs, you choose your workout, just complete one every day. Check out random blogs, youtube videos, magazine and website articles to help you to complete a random Abs Challenge Every Day for the Month of October...31 total!! You choose and choose wisely, because our goal is to get ripped, son!!