Figure Competition
This is a special full body workout today. My Twitter friend, Angelique (@MsFitBC) is getting ready for a figure competition and doing full body intense workouts with plyometrics to lose extra body fat. This is a serious competition prep workout that the fitness professionals use. …Think YOU can do it?? Try and tell me what you were able to... Read More »
Pull Ups
Today, we are featuring pulls ups in our Free upper body workout routine. Pull ups are one of the most commonly overlooked exercises but crucial in building upper body strength. Pull ups engage upper body muscles; shoulders, back, biceps, triceps and back. To do a proper pull up; overhand grab the bar and pull up until neck reaches height of hands. Warm... Read More »
Shoulders
Heather Frey Today’s shoulder workout is from Florida’s own, HEATHER FREY Owner, Founder and President of SmashFit. “The shoulder makes the arm I always say. So to get that 3-D effect you have to work all three heads. Hit them from the front side and back. This is a basic shoulder workout to get them popping.” – Heather Warm... Read More »
Push It
Let’s ‘Push it’ with today’s pushing exercises… Warm up: jog 800 meters (2 laps around track), 2 sets of 20 push ups and 1 minute planks Workout: - Do each exercise 15 reps 1) Incline bench press; Adv = match your body weight, beginner = 40 to 60% of body weight 2) Flat bench press; Adv = match your body weight, beginner... Read More »
Pull it
Let’s “Pull it” today with these pulling exercises… Warm up: 800 meter run (2 laps around track) 2 sets of 25 push ups Workout: - strict pull ups - dead lifts; Men 185 lbs, Women 65 – 115 lbs - seated cable rows; Men 150 lbs, Women 60 – 90 lbs - lying pull overs; Men 75 lbs, Women 40 dumb bell - sumo dead lift... Read More »
Power Up
Power it up with his upper body workout routine using body weight, bar and kettlebells. Warm up: 10 minutes of cardio (your choice) or Row 1k. Workout: - 10 Hang power cleans: Men 115 lbs, Women 45-75 lbs - 10 Pull ups (use leg band if needed) - 10 Diamond push ups or Body weight bench press - 10 Kettle bell swings; 1.5 pood for men 1/2 pood for women -... Read More »
Back it Up
Back it up with this workout today focusing on strengthening the back… Warm up: Elliptical for 20 minutes, 2 sets of 1 minute planks Workout: - pull ups 10 reps; beginner’s use a band or spotter - dead lifts 10 reps; advance = your body weight, beginners = 1/2 your body weight - continue for 20 minutes nonstop as many rounds as possible!... Read More »
Don’t let this be you!
Today, maximize this upper body workout incorporating core strength. Yesterday I spent some time watching a few of my favorite teams play football. I get motivated to workout harder from watching competitive sports, and cant wait for my workout today! With the football season in full swing, don’t let this be you… Keep up your workouts! Warm... Read More »
Super Set: Chest & Back
Let’s super set with chest and back in this upper body workout routine that will leave you a strong and ripped body! Each new day is a new challenge. The challenges from yesterday are complete… The only easy day way yesterday. Face today’s challenges and conquer them! Super set me! Warm up: 10-15 minutes of elliptical machine Workout... Read More »
Push It Real Good
SALT-n-PEPPA Let’s focus today on the Push Press upper body exercise till failure. Short bursts of power will increase your heart rate and build strength in the upper body. Remember the 80’s hit song by Salt n Peppa “Push It” as you push till you can’t push no more in this workout! Warm up: 20 burpees, 20 jumping jacks, 20... Read More »
