Ready for the Pyramid?

Welcome to Day 13 of the Holiday Hustle 25 Day Challenge.    So here's the deal.  Aim to do every repetition until you max out.    Then.  And only then should you drop down to a less challenging exercise once you max out.    Burpees can drop down to Jumping Jacks.  Pushups can go from …

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Starting Off on the Right Foot

Following the Holiday Hustle?  Click on the holiday-hustle-calendar  for today's and all of the workouts so far.  Didn't have a chance to jump in on December 1st?  Now is just as good a time as any.  Good luck. Motivate Your Monday Monday's are universally known as the first day of staring 'X'.  From exercise programs, …

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Your Weekend Hustle

Hey, hey, it's the weekend!  Here's your Weekend Hustle so get to it! Day 10 (Saturday)- Total Body Blast 25 repetitions of each (1 or 2 times through) Jumping Jacks Squats Pushups   Day 11 (Sunday) – Middle of the Road Plank to Plank Jacks - 10 second plank/10 second Plank Jacks  Roman Twists - …

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The CIM – A Recap

Do you want to know what was running through my head at Mile 19 on the marathon?  "Wow!  19 already?" And here's what was running through my head at Mile 23. "Thank God I don't ever have to do this again". It's funny how your thought process can shift in 4 short miles.  But that, my …

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Fast Finish Friday – Day 9

Today you're going to add a 5 to 10 minute Fast Finish to your workout.  Fast Finish?  Yep, it's just what it sounds like. Finish your workout by going faster than your normal pace.  It can be just a little faster or a lot faster - just push yourself. Adding speed intervals to your workout …

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Stretching it Out

After your workout allow 10-15 minutes to stretch your muscles.  Stretching is one of those things we all know we need to do yet many of us skimp on this vital component to health and fitness. According to the Mayo Clinic "...better flexibility may improve your performance in physical activities or decrease your risk of …

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Plank Triple Shot

Hustle your holiday s(elf) down to the floor and let's plank it out. The plank is one of the best exercises for core conditioning but it also works your glutes and hamstrings, supports proper posture, and improves balance. Today we're doing a Plank Triple Shot.  Enjoy!   Alternating Reach Plank - 30 seconds Side Plank …

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No Equipment. No Excuses.

The Holiday Hustle continues!  Today's workout is one of those quick workouts that you can do anywhere.  On the beach, at Grandma's house, in a small hotel room or at your local park.  No equipment.  No excuses. Half Jumping Jacks Close Grip Pushups Bodyweight Squats Side Leg Lifts Kick Backs Tripod Hold (30 seconds) Do …

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The Planning is the Thing

Today your Hustle is a planning day.  Sit down for a few minutes and figure out your workouts for the week.  Schedule 3 or 4 cardio sessions and 2-3 strength sessions. Let's have a full week of consistency and no excuses.  Have an early start to your day, get up 30 minutes early.  Party plans …

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Holiday Hustle Weekend Edition

I'm on my way to Sacramento, CA so I can run the California Intl Marathon on Sunday.  And since I'll kind of be out of pocket I'm posting Saturday and Sunday's Holiday Hustle Challenge Workouts today. Day 3 - Total Body Blast (Saturday 12/3) 25 repetitions of each (1 or 2 times through) Jumping Jacks …

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