Inspiration

Inspiration is a very important part of getting fit... at least for me it is. I am very motivated by seeing how far other people have come and trying to get there myself. I've never been inspired by girls with the typical "model" body. I've always been inspired by everyday people who work hard and change their lifestyles for the better. I guess that's why I'm so drawn to NBC's The Biggest Loser. (If you're not familiar with the show... check it out NOW!)

I LOVE this show. I'm not going to write a description of the show or try to make you love it... which you SHOULD. haha. But, seeing the amazing transformation of past Biggest Loser contestants and seeing where they are now is nothing short of unbelievable. I'm so excited to watch this season's contestants completely change their lives.(Check out last season's winner and runner up, sisters, Olivia and Hannah on their blog. AMAZING women)

I could talk about The Biggest Loser for days and days and never get tired of it... however, that's not the point of the post. Find your own inspiration, make some goals, and work your butt off... literally. The Biggest Loser is one of my many inspirations and now every Tuesday night at 8:00.... I'll be getting a fresh new dose of inspiration thanks to NBC. And that makes me very happy.

By the way... In case you are following Season 12 of The Biggest Loser. I LOVE BOB HARPER. I have for some time now... but I'm excited about how he is going to help his team accomplish their goals.
I also love the new trainer Dolvett. He is a great motivator instead of constantly tearing down his teammates.
I'm not sure how I feel about Anna K. yet... so I'll wait a few more episodes.
Some of my favorite contestants are: Antone (former NFL player... TENNESSEE BOY), Vinny (Hilarious, country music singer, also from TENNESSEE), and Courtney (How can you not love a girl with a name like that?... but seriously... she is gorgeous and I can't wait to see her transformation).

I'm ready for Tuesday night, so I can laugh, cry, cringe, get chill bumps, jump up and down, scream, and cheer on the contestants! The Biggest Loser is my inspiration. What's yours?

-Court

WEEK 7!

I'm really excited about Week 7! I need so motivation and I think this plan is just what I needed! I'm pretty pumped about not having very many "circuit" workouts on the schedule! I'm not a fan! haha... But I'm ready to SWEAT IT OUT t his week!!!!! 
Let us know if you try any of our workouts!!! :) 
-Court

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Cardio & Arms	Cardio & Legs	Cardio, CORE, & Stretch	Sprint Circuit	Cardio & Legs	5K (outside)
Warm up 5 min walk	Warm up 5 min walk	Warm up 5 min walk	Warm up 10 min walk	Warm up 5 min walk	Warm up 3 min
35 minutes on Elliptical	Run 35 min at 5.5 mph	40 minutes on upright bicycle	Run 30 seconds/7-8 mph	35 minutes on Elliptical	Run 5K for time improvement!
Cool down 5 min walk	Cool down 5 min walk	Stretch for cool down (hold for at least 30 seconds)	12 push ups	Cool down 5 min walk	Cool down 5 min
		Stretch quads x2	Run 30 seconds/7-8 mph
Bench flies 4x10 (10 lb weight)	Goblet squats 4x12 (20 lb weights)	Stretch hamstring x2	10 lunges/each leg	Sumo squats to push press 3x10 (10 lb weight)
Standing rows 3x12 (5 lb weight)	Single leg dead lifts 4x10 (15 lb weights)	Stretch groin x2	Run 30 seconds/7-8 mph	Tricep Dips 3x12
Arm curls 3x12 (10 lb weight)	Reverse lunges 3x10 (5lbs in each arm)	Stretch hip x2	Bicycle crunches (50 total)	Dumbbell Trinity 7-7-7 x2 (5 lb weight MAX)
		(HOLD EACH STRETCH FOR 30 SECONDS)	Run 30 seconds/7-8 mph	Hanging knee raises 3x10 straight, 10 side
			10 wide push ups (on knees)	Calf raises 4x20
		Reverse crunches 3x25	Run 30 seconds/7-8 mph
		Planks 3 x45 seconds	Skater jumps 10 each leg
		Side planks 3 x30 seconds	Run 30 seconds/7-8 mph
		Supermans 3x30 seconds	Reverse crunches (20 total)
		Bicycle crunches 3x50	REPEAT!
		Jungle sit ups 3x20	At least 5 min cool down (3 mph)
			STRETCH AFTER!!

Week 6

This week (as well as the past few weeks) has been a little crazy so I was only able to get in 3 good workouts..but I definitely made them count! I thought I'd share what I did in case you wanna try it out! I'm planning on getting at least one more workout in this weekend, and then we should have a whole new plan for next week! :)


Day 1: Circuit Workout
-5 min warm up
-Run 1 min
-12 pushups
-Run 1 min
-12 lunges (each leg)
-Run 1 min
-10 sit ups/20 crunches
-Run 1 min
-12 side lunges (each leg)
-Run 1 min
-10 Tricep Pushups (15 if you have to use your knees)
-Run 1 min
-20 reverse crunches
REPEAT!!!!!!!!
-3-5 minute cooldown

Day 2: 30 minute Run
-5min warm up
-Run 30 min
-5min cool down

Day 3: Strength Training
-3min warm up
-15min Run at 6mph
-Bicep Curls 4x20 (with 5 lb weight)
-Lateral Raises 4x12 (with 5 lb weight)
-Standing Side Crunches 3x20 (with 20 lb weight)
-Reverse Crunches 3x20
-Single Leg Dead Lift 3x10 (with 10 lb weight)
-Squats 3x10 (with 20 lb weight)
-Hanging Leg Raises 2x10 straight, 10 twist
-Planks 3x30 seconds
-Pushups 3x12


Let me know if any of you decide to try these workouts! I'd love to hear what you think!!

-Emilie