Inspiration & Motivation

SPEAK it into Existence!

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“I’m going to shoot a workout video on May 12, 2012”

– Brit on 1/24/12

Guess what?  I did!  In less than 5 months, with help of the most amazing friends and family, yesterday we shot GRIT Ultimate Body Burn Vol.1 – WOW!  Let me preface this by saying that I have ZERO video or audio production experience, I’m not a full-time fitness professional (I’m a management consultant by day) and I’ve only been a group fitness instructor for 1 year.  However, a simple statement that I made to a friend on Jan 24, 2012 became a reality due to enthusiasm and the amazing power of the tongue!

Now let me keep it real, there were SEVERAL bumps in the road: getting legal clearance for music was a nightmare, writing choreography took many sleepless nights and my credit card is suffering from underestimating the cost of video equipment rentals.  However, I feel more alive and energized than I have in years because I did something that most, including myself, considered impossible – and it all starting with SPEAKING out my goal.  Even though we still have a lot of post production work to do, this is one of most challenging and inspiring experiences of my life so I wanted to share it with you.  Now, I challenge YOU to BELIEVE in whatever it is that you want to achieve.  You ARE what you SAY you are.  So, NAME it, CLAIM it, and DO it – GRIT!

“Death and Life are in the power of the tongue…” (Proverbs 18:21)

Me and my GRIT girlz chillin’ in between cuts
The amazing Phil Wall to the far right (www.philwallproductions.com) my buddy and partner in crime – the genius one man crew who made the shoot a success!
Got free labor from my lil’ bro – he was our “audio technician”
Standing AB work – yeah buddy!
Celebrating (silly pose) after we finished the shoot!
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Just for Fun

5 Tips to Spice Up Your Workout Routine: Variety is the SPICE of life and the FUEL for fitness

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NOT this kind of variety 😉

Hopefully you’ve found a workout that you absolutely LOVE , which is GREAT!  I’m a firm believer that you’ll never consistently exercise until you find a workout that you TRULY enjoy and that makes you FEEL GOOD about your body!  However, it’s critical that we constantly change up our workout routines.  This doesn’t mean we have to give up the exercises we love, but we DO have to SPICE things up.  So you are probably wondering…

WHY SHOULD I VARY MY WORKOUTS? 
  • Avoid the plateau – Our bodies are super efficient –  WE ARE STRONGER THAN WE THINK WE ARE!  Once our bodies  get use to a certain workout, they don’t require the same amount of energy (calories or strength) to get it done.
  • Prevent injury – If we do the same workouts all of the time, we run a significantly greater risk of chronic injuries (shin splints, etc.)  Changing it up makes us work a variety of muscles and develop balanced strength and endurance.
  • Stay interested – New workouts keep us engaged in exercise.  High mental and emotional engagement makes us more energized meaning we work harder and reach greater fitness levels.

BRIT’S 5 TIPS TO SPICE UP YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE

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  1. Do 3 DIFFERENT types of cardio exercises every week – At a minimum, its most important to ensure that you get 3-30 minute cardio workouts in each week.  However, you can maximize results by doing a variety of cardio workouts.  For example: Monday – Treadmill, Wednesday –  Elliptical, Friday – Boxing class.  
  2. Add Intervals – Intervals in terms of speed and incline/resistance are a great way to keep your body in the “cardio zone” and make sure you don’t get complacent.  For example: when on the elliptical, ride at level 5 resistance for 3 min then level 10 resistance for 1 min, continue alternating for 30 min to 1 hr.
  3. Power walk instead of running/jogging – Power walking is not as natural of a movement as jogging/running which means you have to engage more muscles.  This is a great way to shock your body and even burn more calories – add light hand weights for an extra burn!

    TRX Suspension Resistance Training
  4. Switch up your resistance regimen – Instead of your usual back/biceps and chest/triceps workouts that you have been doing for years, change it up!  Try the new TRX suspension training or an endurance body weight routine (like several posted on this site).  Remember, if you do what you always done, you’ll get what you always got!
  5. Get moving with a group – Working out with a group makes you push harder and leverage the energy of those around you.  I encourage you to try some of my favorite group exercise classes: Title Boxing Club, Boot Camps (any one), Bar Method, Cycle classes and TurboKick.
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