Nicole’s Workout Week 3 –
Week 3, has arrived of my fitness training to lose my mommy belly and get toned!
Before training with Robb, I did yoga to ease my body into training.
Week 1 I trained with Robb M,W,F & did yoga on Tues.
Week2, I trained with Robb, as normal 3 days a week & added circuit training class with them while my kid did gymnastics class at Gyros. Good use of my time!!
Week 3, I trained with Robb on Monday and did a yoga class today. Wed & Fri, I plan to train with Robb & then, I am adding in their circuit training class every Sunday! So that is 5 days of training!
I must confess and say, that I used to hate working out and now I am addicted. I have so much energy, my metabolism is getting better, my skin is getting that glow, I am happier and I feel good!
Here is my challenge to you to start working out from home:
100 crunches per day
Take the stairs whenever you can
25 push-ups per day
fitness challenge by drinking three glasses of lemon water each day—one before breakfast, one before lunch, and one before dinner. It will detox your body and help you to feel full and not overeat during each meal.
Robb’s 3-Pack Training Tips
With proper form and technique essential for isolating the target area(s) on a given exercise, here’s my how-to’s to maximize results for today’s exercise highlights…
Lower Body Move – Side Lunges (with a light weight)
Hamstrings and butt, a couple of problem area for most, are what Lunges are designed to sculpt. When done correctly this move will tone and shape your booty and thighs to perfection. *Perform reps alternating side to side.
Tips:
Breathe out as you exert the most force, which is when you Lunge your body back to the center start position.
Maintain good posture as you lower into the Lunge. This will protect your lower back while also engaging your core muscles for balance and co-ordination.
Be sure NOT to lift your heals at any time. This will maintain isolation over your hamstrings and booty better.
You WILL feel your quads (front of the leg) taking over in the beginning. Over time, as your hamstring and glute strength improves you’ll be able to isolate the back of your legs better.
*To up the intensity, perform with a light weight held between your hands at your chest as Nicole did today!
Lower Body Move – Body Squats (with a light weight)
Great for tightening and toning your entire lower body, this basic lower move is essential to fantastically sculpted legs you will want to show off!
Tips:
Breathe out as you exert the most force, which is when you transition from the bottom of the Squat back to the start position.
Just like the Lunge, maintain good posture as you lower into the Squat. This will protect your lower back while also engaging your core muscles for balance and co-ordination.
Be sure NOT to lift your heals at any time. This will maintain a balance of workload to your quads, hamstrings and glutes.
*To up the intensity, perform with a light weight hanging between your legs as Nicole did today!
Chest Move – Chest Press (using a resistance band with a door attachment)
This move will put the focus on sculpting your chest, but will also incorporate your shoulders and triceps as helper muscles when performed correctly.
Tips:
Breathe out as you exert the most force, which is when you push the handles forward creating the tension.
Keep your elbows at shoulder height to maintain focus on your chest.
Putting one leg forward as you get use to the move will help you with balance and co-ordination. Once you’re use to it, bring your legs back together about 6 inches apart. This will allow your core muscles to provide the stability now.
*To up the intensity, move small steps forward to create more resistance
Will you take on this challenge? (I hope so!)
Let me know if you like this challenge in the comments below. If you all find it helpful and fun, I might make it a monthly series!
