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2-week plan to nix 10 pounds

March 29, 2012 3 Comments

I put this plan together to help me get ready for a wedding, during which I wore a very curve hugging bridesmaid dress. I had great results, so I thought I’d share with you guys. If you need to lean up really quickly, below is my official 14 day plan to get it right and tight. I like it because each element is actually a healthy habit as opposed to starving myself or taking diet pills. It worked for me, see if it works for you!

EACH DAY DO THE FOLLOWING 5 THINGS:

Cardio, Home Workouts

2-Hour Saturday Detox Workout

March 25, 2012 7 Comments

GRIT 001 — Me after my 2 hour Saturday detox!

For the past year, I’ve committed my Saturday mornings to detoxing my body and catching up on missed workouts. My personal detox routine = 1 hour TurboKick class + 1 hour weight lifting class (Barbell, Body Pump, Power Sculpt, etc.) I like doing my detox in group fitness classes because of the music and positive vibe of working out with other people. However, you can do your detox routine however you like. For example, go running outside for an hour and follow it with a 1 hour weights circuit.

Here are the details of my 2-Hour Saturday Detox Workout Regimen:

Duration: 2 hours
Formula: 1 hour of high intensity cardio (breathing heavy) + 1 hour of total body resistance training (lifting weights)
Calories Burned:800-1200
Location: Preferably a gym or fitness club with Group exercise classes
The Facts: The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30 minutes of cardio 3-5 times per week and 30 minutes of muscular strength training 2-3 times per week. Check this, if you do a 2 hour cardio + weights detox routine, you’ve knocked out over 50% of your weekly exercise needs. So, try the 2 hour detox and your Saturday’s suddenly get sweeter 🙂

What’s your “detox workout’ formula?

Home Workouts

Sweat Sesh

March 23, 2012 2 Comments

Name: Sweat Sesh by Brit
Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Focus: Moderate/high intensity cardio, max calorie burn
Calories Burned: 600 – 800
Location: Any gym with cardio machines
Commentary: I made this workout for my friend/colleague who’s just starting to get back into the gym. We did it on Tuesday and our booties were burning on Wednesday morning! I like it because it provides a TON of cardiovascular training by incorporating basic cardio machines and body weight drills. You can easily do it at the gym with a good play list going on your iPod. If you’re trying to drop a few pounds for summer, throw this workout into your routine and you’ll be turning heads…or at least losing water weight 🙂