Home Workout Central Now Updated to Include all of My Free Workouts

Howdy everybody! Just a quick note today to let you know that, here on the blog, I’ve updated Home Workout Central to include all the free workouts I’ve been rolling out for you each week. From here on out, Home Workout Central is the place for you to access all of the workout video demos with full instructions, so you won’t have to be clicking around on the site in confusion to find stuff. It’s all in once place!

I’ve been having such a fun time creating the Youtube workouts. I hope you’ve enjoyed them and been inspired to challenge yourself and take your fitness to the next level. I want you to know that YOU CAN and WILL get the body you want if you’re committed to making it happen.

This health & fitness stuff is deep down in my bones. I can’t get away from it! I seriously love what I’m doing and there’s much more to come, so stayed tuned and get ready to get fitter, sexier and ohhh so hawt this year.

If you haven’t had a chance yet, I’d super-appreciate if you’d please subscribe to me on Youtube so you don’t miss any of the good stuff I put together for you. I love you guys!! XOXO!

… and now in other news: I ate me a big azz slice of cake yesterday. BOOM!

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My workouts.

Back on this post a few of you asked for specifics on my 20 minute workout.

Let's pretend this isnt blurry, ok?

It’s also a question I get pretty frequently by email.  It seems you wanna know what, exactly, I do for my weights routine, how frequently I lift etc.  You crazy.

The thing is, ala the We dont need no STINKIN’ HOOK! post, it almost doesn’t matter what *I* do.

It’s taken close to 43 years for me to find what works for this bod & one thing I do know is it isnt necessarily what will work for anyone else.

That said, I entirely get your frustration when that’s my response.

That said, I entirely OWN the fact it would piss me off be a bit irksome if I asked about someone’s workout plan & they merely said it might not work for me.

Id wanna decide that last piece for myself.

As a result, I give you my workout routine in three different forms so you may consume the one which works best for you.

In 86 seconds of rhyme:

In 107 seconds of (more) serious yammering:

And, finally, in terse bullet points:

Far more important than what my workouts consist of is the fact they are consistent.  ZERO  fits and starts.  When you’re consistently healthy–almost 19 years in the house!–no single day needs to be “perfect.”Im soft of core.  My training is for functional fitness not competition. When I’m lifting in a traditional fashion (read: not PLAYouts) I break down the body parts so my sessions never exceed 20 minutes.  As I say in the silly rhyme video: chest, back, legs, biceps, triceps, shoulders.  All individual workouts.

And thats me.

And precisely why Ive never blogged about my workout routine as methinks this could replace Ambien as sleep inducer.

Now you.

Does your workout routine resemble mine? Care to share?

Is your training schedule not at all like mine? Wanna divulge?

Anyone else care to vlog their exercise approach in rhyme or rap? Ill link! Ill link!

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MUST Schedule Workouts

I hit the gym tonight. First time since Saturday morning. I know this sounds dramatic, but I NEEDED to go. I don’t know what’s happened to me over the last 6 years, but my body has changed. It WANTS to work out. I crave the movement. The sweat. The challenge.

The funny thing is I don’t associate working out with weight loss at all. I originally lost all 70lbs by "Staying Active." I did some minor stuff and just made a commitment to move more. Then I joined a gym, befriended a trainer and started running. After a year, I was hooked! I loved the way I felt. Running gave me a sense of accomplishment. Weight training boosted my confidence.

I workout because I want to, not because I have to. That was something I never understood when I was stuck in the yo-yo diet cycle of hell. Back then I thought it was a punishment for being fat. Now it’s much needed ME time. When I’m working out it’s the only time I don’t have a phone, computer, kid or husband breathing down my neck. When I’m at the gym I’m there, 100%, surrounded by people who inspire me. When I’m running, I just am.

WOW I have NO idea where all that came from. When I got home from the gym I was just so happy and inspired. Anyway, let’s get to the food journal because then I’m logging off, figuring out a new workout schedule, and settling in to watch Sons of Anarchy–my guilty pleasure show. ;)

This morning started with smoothie. I was just not in the mood for anything else.

That’s a chocolate, banana, raspberry and kale smoothie. Click here for the recipe.

Lunch was leftovers of leftovers made from leftovers…

Man I LOVE Thanksgiving! That was the end of it. I’m a little sad to see it go.

After lunch I popped a little popcorn while working.

When The Little Guy had his after school snack I grabbed a yogurt.

Those are from Aldi’s. I love the cherry!

Dinner was amazing! I experimented with a pistachio crusted tilapia and it came out great!

That white stuff is quinoa. I may make a single serving version of this for lunch tomorrow and post on GreenLiteBites.

After dinner I ran to the gym, took a BodyPump class and then ran home.

My new gym is just over a mile away. It’s perfect and I love not having to move the car.

When I got home I watched the end of Rudolph with Little Guy and then took a shower and brushed my teeth. No snacks for me tonight. I made a big orange spice tea (so awesome on a chilly fall night!)

Hope you had an awesome day!

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Ask Roni: Slow Weight Loss, Ketchup, Nursing and Running, PM workouts, Long Events.

YAY for podcasts! Let’s get right to it. Topics this week include…

I’m only losing 1 lb a week. Thoughts on slow weight loss?How do you account for ketchup?Nursing and Running long distances. Working out in the AM vs PM. Getting the courage to run events.

(Side Note: For some reason the audio is out of sync after about 2 minutes in. I’m trying to fix and will replace if and when I do. It’s REALLY annoying. There is a link for the audio version below the video if you can’t watch it.)

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How to give workouts purpose & vision by discovering your W.H.Y.

Thanks so much to Joyce, the Moore than Fitness Coach for this guest post

Picture this…Sicily 1932…(couldn’t help it…I’m a Golden Girls fan)…Seriously, picture this…

It’s April 15th and the first hint of spring has hit the air. The sun is shining and the flowers are starting to peek out of their buds. After months of cold weather you feel like it’s time to put the top down, if only for a moment. Then it happens (queue the jaws theme music)…just as you throw your arms up in the air to welcome warmer months you feel the wind flapping your arms around like a flag on the 4th of July. As you scream like a woman in travail, you realize that you only have a few weeks until the start of summer. You immediately bust a u-turn like a badass officer on an episode of cops and race to the nearest gym. You purchase the gym membership and promise yourself that you’re going to get into shape this summer.

Sound familiar? It gets better…

Then July comes around and you realize that you only made it to the gym a handful of times and never followed the eating plan your local trainer gave you. You sigh and walk slowly towards the swimwear cover-up section at the department store.

I don’t know about you, but this is like a page taken out of my weight loss journal and I’m a fitness professional. Yup, even fitness pros have times when we hit the wall or let things get in the way of our fit lifestyle.

What I have found each time this happened to me is that I lacked real motivation. Let me explain… See real motivation comes from understanding WHY you are doing something in the first place. Now as a woman, I know firsthand just how important looking hot on the beach can be. But like the example above, it’s not enough to keep us on track.

Let’s dig in quickly and discover some real purpose for your workouts.

The “W” in W.H.Y stands for Who.

Ask yourself Who is important to you. Maybe you want to be able to run with your child without becoming winded or perhaps you want to encourage a loved one to be healthy as well. Find a person to dedicate your efforts to and you’ll definitely have a higher rate of success.

Next is the “H” which stands for How.

How can what you’re doing influence someone else? In other words, can your weight loss inspire and motivate someone you possibly don’t even know to do the same as you? Are there people cheering you on along your journey that are looking up to you?

And finally, “Y” is for saying YES to commitment.

Often times we have a small voice telling us it’s okay if we don’t succeed. But I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to tell yourself “YES I CAN”! Could you muster up enough spunk to say that to yourself and mean it? If the answer is yes (and I hope it is), then the sky is the limit for anything that you want to accomplish.

I hope these tips have served you and that you can start defining your WHY today.

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Lose Weight WITHOUT Dieting (Animal Kingdom Workouts)

Diets don't work. Studies have shown that only 5 percent of people who go on a diet are able to keep the weight off for more than a year. Yet even with this 95 percent failure rate the weight loss industry continues to flood the market with new diets and useless gimmicks. What's the secret to true, long lasting weight loss? The key is to focus on your habits as they relate to food, not dieting. Unlike animals in nature, human beings acquire a whole host of unnatural habits related to food without even realizing it. By changing these habits, most of which you are probably not even aware off, you can start to lose weight naturally and easily. Get off the Diet roller coaster and start losing weight WITHOUT dieting today! Now updated with many natural bodyweight exercises that can help anyone burn fat and build muscle. To learn more about this course as well as others related to natural fitness and health (not to mention special deals!) visit animal-kingdom-workouts.com to learn more.

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EA Sports Active: More Workouts

EA Sports Active More Workouts Bundle for Nintendo Wii...The next step in your journey to better health and fitness. Keep going on your journey towards better health with EA SPORTS Active More Workouts, the next iteration from the EA SPORTS Active franchise, the proven fitness alternative for the Nintendo Wii. Stay motivated, with over 35 all-new exercises and fitness activities that will challenge you and help you obtain results. With all-new cool down/warm up stations, abdominal exercises and a 6 Week Challenge EA SPORTS Active More Workouts is a full body, complete workout experience and a great addition to the EA SPORTS Active family. WARM UP AND COOL DOWN STATIONS: 4 new exercises designed to warm up your body before a workout routine and 4 cool down exercises designed to stretch the muscles after a workout and help maintain flexibility. ABDOMINAL WORKOUTS: 4 new exercises that target the mid-section and will help you tone your abdominals. 6 WEEK CHALLENGE: A total body, structured fitness plan that accommodates both experienced 30 Day Challengers and new users of EA SPORTS Active. It works out all major body parts, adapts to your level of fitness and lets you track your progress week by week. With the weekly check-in you can track your weight, calories and workouts and compare your progress to previous weeks. COMPATIBILITY WITH EA SPORTS ACTIVE PERSONAL TRAINER: Get rewarded for your progress with EA SPORTS Active Personal Trainer as More Workouts will transfer your details like age, weight, name and gender. It will also recognize your workout information from the previous 4 weeks with EA SPORTS Active Personal Trainer and record these on the monthly calendar. NUTRITION BOOK: Includes a Special Edition Bob Greene Nutrition Best Life Book that features tips on creating a balanced lifestyle, recipes from the Best Life Diet Cookbook, and a daily journal.

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Elliptical And Treadmill Workouts For <b>Weight Loss</b> - How To Lose <b>...</b>

PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 28, 2011 – Elliptical and treadmill workouts for weight loss still remain popular options when planning a home gym.

These days you can even get fitness equipment that comes with built-in television screens for entertainment while you train!

(Don't miss these 12 Tips for Choosing a Top-Rated Elliptical Machine at http://best-gym-equipment.com/elliptical-trainer.php )

There are one or two other exercise tools you can add to supplement the effectiveness of elliptical and treadmill workouts for weight loss.

If you really want to burn fat fast, it is a sensible idea to look at weight training as part of your fitness routine. A higher lean muscle mass, enables your body to burn through more calories in a day.

Yes, you will benefit from a revved up metabolism even while sleeping! Many programs start out with just a bench and a set of dumbbells. It doesn't have to be prohibitively expensive.

It is also important to include some flexibility training. For this you can use inexpensive resistance bands. Good old stretching will help you to retain mobility for many years to come.

10 Crucial Benefits Of Elliptical And Treadmill Workouts For Weight Loss Plus Strength Training

1. The exercise can help you to outwit Osteoporosis

2. Type 2 Diabetes will have less of a hold if you exercise regularly

3. Your self-esteem will skyrocket if you take good care of your body

4. You will be amazed by the increase in energy once your fitness level starts to climb

5. You can work out a routine that will increase your flexibility

6. You will even find that your mind-power is revved up in the process

7. More exercise is one way to ensure a better sleep quality

8. Struggling with the blues? It has been proven that regular cardio exercise helps to fight depression

9. Treadmill workouts for weight loss will also help to keep your heart healthy and strong

10. Best of all, your weight will begin to drop and you will be able to maintain the weight loss

Are you wondering how to lose body fat and gain muscle? Are you geared to create a new body that will effortlessly slide into that favorite old pair of jeans? Well, with elliptical and treadmill workouts for weight loss, you can rev up your metabolism and ready your body to burn fat fast. Add to that some weight training, and you can reach your weight loss goals in no time!

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EA Sports Active: More Workouts

EA Sports Active More Workouts Bundle for Nintendo Wii...The next step in your journey to better health and fitness. Keep going on your journey towards better health with EA SPORTS Active More Workouts, the next iteration from the EA SPORTS Active franchise, the proven fitness alternative for the Nintendo Wii. Stay motivated, with over 35 all-new exercises and fitness activities that will challenge you and help you obtain results. With all-new cool down/warm up stations, abdominal exercises and a 6 Week Challenge EA SPORTS Active More Workouts is a full body, complete workout experience and a great addition to the EA SPORTS Active family. WARM UP AND COOL DOWN STATIONS: 4 new exercises designed to warm up your body before a workout routine and 4 cool down exercises designed to stretch the muscles after a workout and help maintain flexibility. ABDOMINAL WORKOUTS: 4 new exercises that target the mid-section and will help you tone your abdominals. 6 WEEK CHALLENGE: A total body, structured fitness plan that accommodates both experienced 30 Day Challengers and new users of EA SPORTS Active. It works out all major body parts, adapts to your level of fitness and lets you track your progress week by week. With the weekly check-in you can track your weight, calories and workouts and compare your progress to previous weeks. COMPATIBILITY WITH EA SPORTS ACTIVE PERSONAL TRAINER: Get rewarded for your progress with EA SPORTS Active Personal Trainer as More Workouts will transfer your details like age, weight, name and gender. It will also recognize your workout information from the previous 4 weeks with EA SPORTS Active Personal Trainer and record these on the monthly calendar. NUTRITION BOOK: Includes a Special Edition Bob Greene Nutrition Best Life Book that features tips on creating a balanced lifestyle, recipes from the Best Life Diet Cookbook, and a daily journal.

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EA Sports Active: More Workouts

EA Sports Active More Workouts Bundle for Nintendo Wii...The next step in your journey to better health and fitness. Keep going on your journey towards better health with EA SPORTS Active More Workouts, the next iteration from the EA SPORTS Active franchise, the proven fitness alternative for the Nintendo Wii. Stay motivated, with over 35 all-new exercises and fitness activities that will challenge you and help you obtain results. With all-new cool down/warm up stations, abdominal exercises and a 6 Week Challenge EA SPORTS Active More Workouts is a full body, complete workout experience and a great addition to the EA SPORTS Active family. WARM UP AND COOL DOWN STATIONS: 4 new exercises designed to warm up your body before a workout routine and 4 cool down exercises designed to stretch the muscles after a workout and help maintain flexibility. ABDOMINAL WORKOUTS: 4 new exercises that target the mid-section and will help you tone your abdominals. 6 WEEK CHALLENGE: A total body, structured fitness plan that accommodates both experienced 30 Day Challengers and new users of EA SPORTS Active. It works out all major body parts, adapts to your level of fitness and lets you track your progress week by week. With the weekly check-in you can track your weight, calories and workouts and compare your progress to previous weeks. COMPATIBILITY WITH EA SPORTS ACTIVE PERSONAL TRAINER: Get rewarded for your progress with EA SPORTS Active Personal Trainer as More Workouts will transfer your details like age, weight, name and gender. It will also recognize your workout information from the previous 4 weeks with EA SPORTS Active Personal Trainer and record these on the monthly calendar. NUTRITION BOOK: Includes a Special Edition Bob Greene Nutrition Best Life Book that features tips on creating a balanced lifestyle, recipes from the Best Life Diet Cookbook, and a daily journal.

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Fighter Workouts for Fat Loss For Women

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The Fit Chic Fat Loss Quickie Home Workouts

10 Minute Fat Loss Quickie Home Workouts Including Videos & Support Community. Plus Powerful Weight Loss Motivation For Women.

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