Who is sticking with their new years goal to get fit? Anyone joining Lily on the 30 DAY AR Challenge?
Check out her video and facebook page daily to know what she is doing to stay on coarse!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Sl_1X1-D1A&context=C3cd944fADOEgsToPDskLbzS8fd_9oMs1AbTLFnWIG
For today's challenge, give the BIG BURN Workout a go - here is the link, just paste it into your browser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dw3g0quwrA&feature=plcp&context=C3b28c5fUDOEgsToPDskJ420TsFRnpLj_Ms8vEW-o3
It;s SUPER effective and intense, but short, so rather than thinking too much about it, just get your clothes on and DO IT!
Let me know how it goes!!
AR Fitness Challenge Journal
1.03.2012: I had a long commute home tonight and was NOT up for doing
a workout when I walked through the door. I was hungry, tired, and
plain and simple, just not motivated to workout. I have been getting
over being sick which is also taking a lot out of me. I decided that
I would eat first and workout after I had digested a bit – although in
my mind, the excuses were already starting to form. I made sure to
have a light dinner so I wouldn't be too full to workout later. I
ended up having to babysit my nephews and two of the three were still
awake, which required my attention. Ultimately, I was free to do my
workout. But what did I do? I sat down to read…anything to avoid this
15 minute workout. Somehow, I got myself into my workout clothes and
ready mentally. I knew if I just started, I would be able to do it.
I did the Little Black Dress Workout. It is a 15 minute workout made
up of 6 exercises. You do each for 30 seconds. I didn't use a watch,
but rather did each exercise 15 times except for the exercise with the
pushup - for that I do less reps. This is my favorite of the AR
Program workouts. I find it goes quickly (only 3 rounds of the
exercises), it isn’t too challenging (don’t get me wrong, it IS
challenging!), yet it feels good and I can feel that it is working my
body to get me leaner and stronger. Needless to say, I got started
with this workout and was almost through it before I knew it. Because
I am not exact with doing the reps for 30 seconds, my workout lasted
for about 20 minutes instead of 15. Kind of funny since I didn't want
to workout in the first place. I felt great afterwards – mentally and
physically…I accomplished what I set out to do today. I did the AR
workout, I ran 3 miles on the treadmill earlier in the day (I forced
myself since I bailed on yesterday's 4 mile run), and did three sets
of push ups two times today. Maybe I wont be able to motivate the way
I did today every day, but for now, I’m just glad I was able to
motivate today! Tomorrow is a whole new day…with a whole new set of
workouts.
Below is a post from Sarah on her progress, this is her day 2 journal - I think we can all identify with her! how are YOU all feeling?
Showing posts with label AR Program. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AR Program. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
First Challenge of 2012
2011 was quite a year of change for me, and likely for you (a lot happens in a year), and I have to say it was one of my best and hardest years yet! I'm looking forward to THIS year, and so what better way to start than with a challenge?
As you know, it's really hard to make abstract or unstructured resolutions or goals, so after being approached by several people, all with the same issue; they want to lose weight, get in shape etc. but where to begin? Many of these people are extremely successful, ambitious individuals who were simply bored with their current routine, had fallen off track or hadn't seen the results they wanted - ALL of us have room for improvement right?? Well, here is your chance, read below to find out!
Thanks to Lily Rubio, the founder of Cupcake Covertops (http://cupcakecovertops.com/), I devised a 30 day workout challenge, which she is leading by example and vlogging daily! It entails 5 video workouts per week which are all found on my youtube channel (www.youtube.com/amandarussell).
I invite YOU, yes YOU who are sitting there reading this to join. No matter who you are, your background, your goals, YOU CAN do this, I absolutely think it is the BEST way to start 2012 and the BIGGEST INCENTIVE, this first one is 100% FREE.
Every day for 30 days Lily will designate which workout video to do on her youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/CupcakeCovertops AND I will post which workout to do the night before on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/arussellfit, so you can prep yourself for the next day, and rally support!
Make the COMMITMENT and join Lily and I for this 30 Day GET Lean and Toned Challenge - the time is now, if you really want it, you will work for it and commit, if you don't you'll find an excuse :)
Have a friend, get him/her to do it with you!
LEt this blog be your personal journal where you can document exactly how you feel each day, what you accomplished, what you had trouble with. LET'S DO THIS!
This comment is from Sarah, today was her first day of making the commitment, here's what she had to say:
JOURNAL:
30 DAYS TO A STRONGER AND LEANER ME
THANKS TO THE AR WORKOUT PROGRAM
1.02.2012: I am excited to start the AR Program! 30 days of a
consistent routine, plus half marathon training/running will be sure
to get results! Amanda’s program is intense, but the workouts are
do-able, short, and they give results. It is really all about my
attitude. I can do this – that is the attitude I need to have! I was
in the best shape of my life a year and a half ago, and I changed my
focus – that is okay. I will get back to the fitness and shape I had
before – perhaps I’ll be even stronger this time since I am internally
stronger. Let’s see how I feel doing Amanda’s workouts! Today is the
first day of the program. I also have a 4 mile run to do on the side.
She has me doing 5 of her workouts this week. I have a challenging
week in terms of traveling around, so I need to plan and make sure I
get the workouts in. Plus I need to eat healthy. That is a big part
of leaning out as well. ***
okay so I just did the first workout of the plan. Man was that hard!
I did the Hotel Workout. It is 5 rounds of 10 exercises, doing each
exercise 10 times. The leg exercises are very intense, but by the
middle exercises allow for a little recovery while still pushing you.
On the 2nd round, I didn’t think I would make it until the 5th round.
I started negotiating with myself. I told myself to get to the 4th
round and I’d see how I felt. I thought to myself, it’s just the
first day and I can workup to getting in the 5 rounds as I progress
with the plan. But then on the 4th round, I thought to myself, this
is day one…are you going to let yourself down? I managed to do all 5
rounds and I’m so glad I did. I also did three sets of pushups
(modified/on knees) before beginning the workout. I imagine that I
will quickly get back into shape with these workouts! It is
intense…but not too long of a workout that I can’t sustain that
intensity. And hopefully as I continue to do these workouts, I will
get stronger. How do I feel? I am beat, but yet energized at the same
time!"
As you know, it's really hard to make abstract or unstructured resolutions or goals, so after being approached by several people, all with the same issue; they want to lose weight, get in shape etc. but where to begin? Many of these people are extremely successful, ambitious individuals who were simply bored with their current routine, had fallen off track or hadn't seen the results they wanted - ALL of us have room for improvement right?? Well, here is your chance, read below to find out!
Thanks to Lily Rubio, the founder of Cupcake Covertops (http://cupcakecovertops.com/), I devised a 30 day workout challenge, which she is leading by example and vlogging daily! It entails 5 video workouts per week which are all found on my youtube channel (www.youtube.com/amandarussell).
I invite YOU, yes YOU who are sitting there reading this to join. No matter who you are, your background, your goals, YOU CAN do this, I absolutely think it is the BEST way to start 2012 and the BIGGEST INCENTIVE, this first one is 100% FREE.
Every day for 30 days Lily will designate which workout video to do on her youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/CupcakeCovertops AND I will post which workout to do the night before on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/arussellfit, so you can prep yourself for the next day, and rally support!
Make the COMMITMENT and join Lily and I for this 30 Day GET Lean and Toned Challenge - the time is now, if you really want it, you will work for it and commit, if you don't you'll find an excuse :)
Have a friend, get him/her to do it with you!
LEt this blog be your personal journal where you can document exactly how you feel each day, what you accomplished, what you had trouble with. LET'S DO THIS!
This comment is from Sarah, today was her first day of making the commitment, here's what she had to say:
JOURNAL:
30 DAYS TO A STRONGER AND LEANER ME
THANKS TO THE AR WORKOUT PROGRAM
1.02.2012: I am excited to start the AR Program! 30 days of a
consistent routine, plus half marathon training/running will be sure
to get results! Amanda’s program is intense, but the workouts are
do-able, short, and they give results. It is really all about my
attitude. I can do this – that is the attitude I need to have! I was
in the best shape of my life a year and a half ago, and I changed my
focus – that is okay. I will get back to the fitness and shape I had
before – perhaps I’ll be even stronger this time since I am internally
stronger. Let’s see how I feel doing Amanda’s workouts! Today is the
first day of the program. I also have a 4 mile run to do on the side.
She has me doing 5 of her workouts this week. I have a challenging
week in terms of traveling around, so I need to plan and make sure I
get the workouts in. Plus I need to eat healthy. That is a big part
of leaning out as well. ***
okay so I just did the first workout of the plan. Man was that hard!
I did the Hotel Workout. It is 5 rounds of 10 exercises, doing each
exercise 10 times. The leg exercises are very intense, but by the
middle exercises allow for a little recovery while still pushing you.
On the 2nd round, I didn’t think I would make it until the 5th round.
I started negotiating with myself. I told myself to get to the 4th
round and I’d see how I felt. I thought to myself, it’s just the
first day and I can workup to getting in the 5 rounds as I progress
with the plan. But then on the 4th round, I thought to myself, this
is day one…are you going to let yourself down? I managed to do all 5
rounds and I’m so glad I did. I also did three sets of pushups
(modified/on knees) before beginning the workout. I imagine that I
will quickly get back into shape with these workouts! It is
intense…but not too long of a workout that I can’t sustain that
intensity. And hopefully as I continue to do these workouts, I will
get stronger. How do I feel? I am beat, but yet energized at the same
time!"
Thursday, June 23, 2011
'AR' 7 Minute AB Routine!
Alright ladies, you were so great to remind me to post this. I do this routine religiously twice/week. Go from one exercise to the next consecutively without taking breaks in between!
It's super important to do each exercise slowly and properly, so you feel every inch of it rather than rushing through it.
If you don't remember how to do each exercise, we can go through each move at the next class and take pics so I can post the steps online :)
AR ABS ROUTINE
30 seconds: Regular Crunches with legs at 90 degree angle
30 seconds: Leg Lifts
30 seconds: Hold legs straight up and touch your toes
30 seconds: V-Ups (legs and arms raise up then down)
30 seconds: Bicycles
30 seconds: Shovels (with feet)
30 seconds: Oblique side crunches w/ leg
30 seconds: Oblique Side crunches w/ leg (other side)
30 seconds: Lay Flat - horizontal scissor kicks with legs
30 seconds: Vertical Scissors (touch hand to opposite foot and switch)
30 seconds: Total Body Crunch
30 seconds: Turtle Shells
30 seconds: Oblique Sit-Ups
30 seconds: Full Sit Ups
It's super important to do each exercise slowly and properly, so you feel every inch of it rather than rushing through it.
If you don't remember how to do each exercise, we can go through each move at the next class and take pics so I can post the steps online :)
AR ABS ROUTINE
30 seconds: Regular Crunches with legs at 90 degree angle
30 seconds: Leg Lifts
30 seconds: Hold legs straight up and touch your toes
30 seconds: V-Ups (legs and arms raise up then down)
30 seconds: Bicycles
30 seconds: Shovels (with feet)
30 seconds: Oblique side crunches w/ leg
30 seconds: Oblique Side crunches w/ leg (other side)
30 seconds: Lay Flat - horizontal scissor kicks with legs
30 seconds: Vertical Scissors (touch hand to opposite foot and switch)
30 seconds: Total Body Crunch
30 seconds: Turtle Shells
30 seconds: Oblique Sit-Ups
Sunday, June 5, 2011
First EVER AR BOOTCAMP - the Countdown
Hi AR-BOOTYcampers!
I hope you’re as pumped as I am to kickstart the 5 week Slim Down and Tone Up for Summer Programwith ME! The countdown is officially ON - we have ONE WEEK until our first class together! WOOHOO
We have just a few spots left, so if you haven't confirmed your spot, please do so (by replying to this email). And if you have any friends that still may be interested, feel free to pass on. Drop ins are welcome, but I challenge you to stick with the full 5 week program if you can!
A few housekeeping details, I just want to make sure everyone knows where to be, what to bring etc. We will be meeting on Pier 46 (the grassy turf at Charles St and the west side highway). Make sure you’re in comfy clothing and sneakers.
What to Bring:
WATER , because you WILL sweat and need to hydrate.
Beach Towel or Yoga Mat (optional), some exercises require laying on the turf, so you may want to put a towel or mat down. I tend not to use one, but you are welcome to bring one!
Pad of paper – this may sound strange, but you’ll soon learn why! Let me know if you forget and I will bring you one!
HomeWorkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!Take a moment. What do you want out of this program? Write it down. Improved Speed, Strength, weight loss, boosted confidence, killer workouts. The first step to reaching a goal is knowing what you want. I know this may seem tedious but I GUARANTEE you will be exponentially more committed, focused and WILL reap greater results if you take the time to think about what you want and write it down. A goal not in writing is not a real goal, it is simply a wish or fantasy….Don’t Be Tardy for the Party!Work Happens, so if you’re running late, don’t sweat it too much. Here’s my number 917.628.5824, plug it into your phones now. And if I don’t have your number be sure to write your name at the end so I canplug it in too.
So get your game on and See you Tuesday at 6:15PM, Jne 7th on The Pier 46!
Amanda
PS. Those of you who have to miss a day or two, have no fear… jump in on the days you ARE here, you will be amazed all the new things you learn! If you miss the first Tuesday please come to me to sign your waiver, yahhoooo!!!!
Amanda Russell
Health & Fitness ProfessionalFounder of Amanda Russell Workouts, LLC
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