HIIT Hop 20 Workout

by laury on May 17, 2012 · 2 comments

Thanks so much for the feedback regarding my posts! I always try to keep a nice variety of topics going on over here. I know I haven’t been posting as often as I used to, but honestly, I think it keeps my blog more interesting, and keeps me enjoying writing it.

Today I will share some of what I do best….fitness.

Here’s a new workout for you guys to try! This is a HIIT workout, although my video tutorials are more like “how to” as opposed to me performing them in the style I want you to do for this routine:

All you need is a jump rope (or a magic pretend jump rope), two hand towels, and your sexy booty (hardwood floors help too). For the bonus move you just need a foam roller or another person to hold your feet (harder) or some weights or a sofa to secure you in place.

This workout is sure to get your heart rate up! I guarantee you will be much more hip after performing it…

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Be sure to prepare your body for physical activity for 10 minutes with dynamic warm-ups. Always cool down and stretch prior to activity for 10 minutes.Check with your healthcare provider to ensure any new workout programs you want to try is right for you!

HIIT Hop 20 Workout

Part One (4 minutes)

8 rounds of 20 second intervals with 10 seconds rest

Jumping Jacks

Squat Thrust

Part Two (15 minutes)

Set your interval timer for 15 rounds of 50 second intervals with 10 seconds rest and perform the following:

Inchworm Hops

my hamstrings are particularly tight here. If you can keep your legs straight, please do so!

 

Straddle Jump Rope:

don’t mind my mess-up here

 

Sliding Walkover w/ Triceps Push-Up

perform this as quickly as you can, while maintaining proper form

 

Gliding Mountain Climbers w/ towel:

 

Froggy Jumps:

I couldn’t see where the screen was, I did 3 takes on this so sorry you lose me a little as I hop!

When you are through…try out one of my FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE Moves! You can see how many times you can do it in 1 minute, or just how many times you can do it.

Not to brag, but I could roll and squat like this all day Winking smile

The Foam Roller Roll-Up:

 

I hope you enjoy it! Please let me know if you try!

Question for you:

What’s your favorite workout move this week?

What’s for dinner?

We still don’t know what we’re doing tonight…

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Hey Hi

by laury on May 15, 2012 · 26 comments

Hey there.

I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I know I am a little late with my update here, but our internet’s been out for a few days. It was actually an easy fix of just resetting my router. I didn’t try until today because honestly, it’s been nice not feeling obligated to be so connected.

Mother’s day was great. I took no pictures and enjoyed every moment of the day. My first mother’s day Ella was brand spanking new to the world, and I was recovering from bringing her here. This year was much more enjoyable as my little girl is now walking, (in her own language) talking, laughing, playing, and just the happiest little thing on earth.

She’s also a genius.

I know all moms say that….but my  1 year old is sophisticated enough to go online and order her mommy flowers for mother’s day:

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^No words.

I started my day with an incredible yoga practice. This was my “mommy time:”

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Ang read a “Mother” poem at the end of class and I was lying in child’s pose with tears down my eyes. I felt like such a weirdo, until all the women around me were saying how they were all crying. Then we all laughed at ourselves.

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My brother and his fiancé brought brunch to my moms house; and we enjoyed the delicious spread they put out after my class.

We took Ella home for an afternoon nap, then headed over to my mother in laws for dinner. We had such a great time enjoying the beautiful weather, playing with the kids outside. It was such a perfect day.

Other than that I have nothing too interesting to talk about other than the fact that I have been going through an un-Godly amount of coconut oil:

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Seriously. I have a problem.

And I’ve been buying the really big jars of it lately too.

 

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Oh…and please tell me that I’m not the only one out there that still watched Desperate Housewives? I have been a loyal fan since the first episode. Don’t judge me. I’m DYING to chat about the final episode!!! Tell me what you thought! No one in my real life watches it :/

 

What do you guys want to see more of over here? Workouts, recipes, or my informative nutrition-type posts? I’ve been working on some things and trying to figure out what I am going to focus on the most. I have been in the kitchen a lot, but most of that is going towards one of a couple special projects I have going on.

later, dudes.

-L

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