Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Holiday parties will follow soon after. There is no need to wait until January 2 to start working on your health and fitness goals. Let's get a head start on those goals with a calorie burning circuit that you can do at home or at the gym. You just need 20 to thirty minutes to complete the circuit.
This workout can be modified so that anyone can do it, regardless of your fitness level. I would suggest doing this circuit 2-4 times per week.
Give it a try!
http://www.monkeysee.com/play/12165-burn-calories-over-the-holidays
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
The Hot Mama Fitness Studio Preview Day
Hot Mama Fitness Studio is opening this month!
Specializing in pre-/post-natal fitness, Hot Mama is where busy moms go to get fit.
Don't miss our Preview Day Saturday, September 27! From 10a-4p, moms can sample free classes, workshops and enjoy activities with their children.
Regular classes begin Monday, Sept. 29. Sign up by Sept. 27 and save! Ask us about babysitting options.
The Studio is located at 4715 Cordell Ave., suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (4 blocks from the Bethesda Metro station).
For more information, visit hotmamafitnessstudio.com or email info@hotmamafitnessstudio.com.
Specializing in pre-/post-natal fitness, Hot Mama is where busy moms go to get fit.
Don't miss our Preview Day Saturday, September 27! From 10a-4p, moms can sample free classes, workshops and enjoy activities with their children.
Regular classes begin Monday, Sept. 29. Sign up by Sept. 27 and save! Ask us about babysitting options.
The Studio is located at 4715 Cordell Ave., suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (4 blocks from the Bethesda Metro station).
For more information, visit hotmamafitnessstudio.com or email info@hotmamafitnessstudio.com.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
budokon
Last week I tried something new. I took a budokon class at Tranquil Space Yoga in DC. I had heard about this for at least a year now, and I have been meaning to try it out. When my friend Ewunike of Lotus Fitness had to leave town for a week, she let me go to class in her place. I figured, "Hey, it's free. Why not?" I am always looking to try something new anyway.
So you are probably wondering, what is budokon? It is a blend between martial arts and yoga. For a more elaborate definition, check out their website. It is quite honestly something that I find hard to put into words.
Budokon takes a lot of upper body strength, which was not a real problem for me. What was a real problem for me was the "choreography" of it. I seemed to be going in the wrong direction most of the time. It does not help that I no longer can differentiate right from left. :0 So I guess it was also a serious workout for my brain. Also, I was attending the final class in a series of four and it seemed like they were building upon what was taught in the other three classes. And I have absolutely zero martial arts background.
I must admit that I don't really know what the purpose of budokon is. Other than that it looks really cool. But you should try it out to see what you think. There are always workshops in town. Mimi, our instructor holds workshops in other locations in DC. Try it out and let me know what you think!
So you are probably wondering, what is budokon? It is a blend between martial arts and yoga. For a more elaborate definition, check out their website. It is quite honestly something that I find hard to put into words.
Budokon takes a lot of upper body strength, which was not a real problem for me. What was a real problem for me was the "choreography" of it. I seemed to be going in the wrong direction most of the time. It does not help that I no longer can differentiate right from left. :0 So I guess it was also a serious workout for my brain. Also, I was attending the final class in a series of four and it seemed like they were building upon what was taught in the other three classes. And I have absolutely zero martial arts background.
I must admit that I don't really know what the purpose of budokon is. Other than that it looks really cool. But you should try it out to see what you think. There are always workshops in town. Mimi, our instructor holds workshops in other locations in DC. Try it out and let me know what you think!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Loser Moms are back at it!
The Loser Moms are back from the Blogher Conference in California and are ready to get back to their fitness routine.
Since it is a relatively nice day for August in DC, we worked out on the deck at City Fitness. The workout conisisted of a circuit of the following exercises:
-Wall Ball using a 6 pound ball (This was Sarah's first time doing wall ball)
-Rows using the TRX
-Hyperextensions on the ball
-Shuttle Run
-Crunches with the ab mat
-Pushups
Each exercise was done for one minute per round for three rounds with a one minute break between rounds.
They warmed up on the treadmill then did two sets up plank (Sarah did her first full minute of plank today! Yea!) and bridge. They cooled down with obliques and stretching.
Did I mention that Devra finally wore a pair of real tennis shoes that belong to her? I was so happy!
Now it is time to set new fitness goals!
Thanks to Jake Renner for his filming skills!
Since it is a relatively nice day for August in DC, we worked out on the deck at City Fitness. The workout conisisted of a circuit of the following exercises:
-Wall Ball using a 6 pound ball (This was Sarah's first time doing wall ball)
-Rows using the TRX
-Hyperextensions on the ball
-Shuttle Run
-Crunches with the ab mat
-Pushups
Each exercise was done for one minute per round for three rounds with a one minute break between rounds.
They warmed up on the treadmill then did two sets up plank (Sarah did her first full minute of plank today! Yea!) and bridge. They cooled down with obliques and stretching.
Did I mention that Devra finally wore a pair of real tennis shoes that belong to her? I was so happy!
Now it is time to set new fitness goals!
Thanks to Jake Renner for his filming skills!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Olympic Moms
Cookie Magazine has published a piece on Melanie Roach, Dara Torres and Lisa Leslie about how they are balancing motherhood and being Olympians. Mothers can do it all!
To read the article go to Cookie Magazine or click here.
Let other Hot Mamas know what you do to balance work, exercise and family. Simply click below to add a comment.
To read the article go to Cookie Magazine or click here.
Let other Hot Mamas know what you do to balance work, exercise and family. Simply click below to add a comment.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Mint Ice Cream Smoothie
-1 whole avacado
-1/2 cup almond milk
-1/2 cup coconunt milk
-1/4 cup raw cacao nibs
-2 pinch stevia or 2 TBSP agave or raw honey
-1 handful spearmint leaves
-3 cups filtered water
Mix in blender.
Sources: Adapted from The Ultimate Smoothie Book by Cherie Calbom and Superfood Smoothies by Mike Adams and Kimberly Rush-Lynch of Cultivating Health.
-1/2 cup almond milk
-1/2 cup coconunt milk
-1/4 cup raw cacao nibs
-2 pinch stevia or 2 TBSP agave or raw honey
-1 handful spearmint leaves
-3 cups filtered water
Mix in blender.
Sources: Adapted from The Ultimate Smoothie Book by Cherie Calbom and Superfood Smoothies by Mike Adams and Kimberly Rush-Lynch of Cultivating Health.
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