Hiking

Hi My Dear Followers,

As you know this blog is dedicated to my passions which include Fitness, all things Fabulous and Healthy Living. Everyone has a different definition for Healthy Living, my definition is leading a happy and healthy life. I know it may seem like it falls under the category of “Fitness” but I hike to help lead a happy and healthy life. I like to be outside breathing fresh air and either drown out the world with a great playlist or drown out the world with my own thoughts. Hiking gives me clarity. When my hikes are over I can power through my day with a clear mind and a sense of accomplishment, and let’s not forget all that fresh air is great for your respiratory system and your skin! What are some ways you lead a healthy life?

On the Appalachian Trail in Roseland, VA.

Founders Vision Overlook at Wintergreen Resort.

Tricep Dips

The title explains it all. In the video I’m doing tricep dips from a bench with one leg in the air and the other supported on two stacked dumbbells.

Sorry for the quality of this video though I’m sure you catch the drift! As with most exercises this looks easy but is a total challenge! What are some innovative ways you do your tricep dips?

Core Work!

When I work out my core it seems I’m always doing something that looks crazy. Even when I’m by myself in the gym people often ask me how I come up with the exercises. I credit Pinterest (are you following me?) and my personal trainer. The workout in this video was developed by my trainer he calls is the “Waistline Shredder.” Doing this complete routine for 45 seconds to one minute straight works the obliques, abdominals and core. You only need to do 3 to 5 sets because these WILL leave you sore (unless of course you are more advanced than I am).

Happy Work Out’s everyone!

Weighted Deadlifts with Resistance Band

In my previous post I mentioned that my favorite day of the week is LEG DAY, well case and point. The only thing I could do without in this video is the song choice, however my trainer was super hype!

Here’s what he wrote: No Flexing in the gym unless you do something big. Like my client @seeshalove who is always up for a challenge. If she didn’t get it the first round, she goes harder on the second without hesitation. Adding bands to deadlifts as illustrated will increase your speed, power and strength all in one…”

In the video I’m deadlifiting 60 pounds with a resistance band.

Hip Thrusters

My favorite day of the week is LEG DAY! I love surprising myself with how strong my lower body is plus, I love working out my booty (or glutes). When I’m more shapely I prefer the way my clothes look on me and honestly it makes me a faster runner 🙂 In the video I’m performing vertical hip thrusters with 70 pounds. As you’ll see I put down a mat so the ground wasn’t so harsh on my knees, I also put a paper towel on the mat because I was sweating so much I kept slipping around on the mat.  If you’re really looking to lift your booty I recommend doing this exercise in conjunction with squats.

Laying Cable Bicep Curl

I’m always reluctant to post my upper body workouts, simply because my arms are my least favorite part of my body. I do believe however that slowly but surely I will create the arms I desire. In this video I’m performing laying bicep curls.  Laying down 1. stops me from cheating and 2. isolates my biceps.

Weighted Lateral Lunges with Ankle band

I love trying new workouts no matter how hard they seem initially. In this video I’m doing weighted lateral lunges with an ankle band. I’m working my quads (primary), hamstrings (assisters), glutes and calves.

Weighted Plank

When your body weight no longer does the trick, add weights to your planks! In the image below my personal trainer added a 25lb weight on my back.

25lb plate

The Swing & Squeeze

All credit goes to my trainer for this innovative and AWESOME work out. It’s called “The Swing & Squeeze” this exercise is great for lifting, tightening and firming the booty. The day this was filmed I did 3 sets, 15 reps each side. I’m not sure if it looks like it didn’t take much effort but it did! I felt this immediately and highly recommend! What are you favorite exercises for the glutes?

Innovative ideas

When I want to really push myself I work out with a great trainer! He always has the best workouts for the challenge I’m looking for. This video is from one of our sessions. Top left: This move is called “Dolphin Hops” perform 3 sets of 15 with a 1 minute rest. Right: This move is called “Inclined Squats” Reps and sets depend on our goals. These are great for working out glutes and hamstrings! Bottom left: perfect form!