Hi Everyone,
The good news is that I have a new workout for you. The bad news is that it isn’t up yet. I am still working on the upload. In the mean time I am posting an alternate workout below. Today’s workout is a 15-Minute Full Body HIIT. This routine utilizes alternating strength and cardio/strength moves. The only equipment you need is a chair or a bench for one arm exercise.
You can do this workout for time (the way I do in the video), complete it for reps, or do a round of each. I like mixing up my workouts between HIIT and repetitions, because both techniques challenge the body differently. Besides, it fun to mix things up.
Challenging your body in new ways will keep it guessing. It prevents stagnation and continues to help you build strength, and endurance. If you try it both ways let me know which technique you found most challenging.
I taught my yoga class tonight. I like to end my classes with a guided meditation to help people relax, re-energize, and focus on the mind, body, spirit connection. I have decided that I need to start incorporating more meditation into my life. I do it sporadically, but I need a consistent practice. I am not normally an anxious person, but the presidential elections this year have had me feeling sick to my stomach. I need to do something to ground myself. Meditation helps us to become more in tune with our bodies and emotions, so that we can choose our response, instead of just reacting to a situation.
I have a new collaboration coming out soon with Sean Vigue. We are filming a new Power Yoga video. I am really excited for it, and I think you will all enjoy the workout.
We have collaborated together in the past. If you want to check out those workouts you can find them here: https://www.benderfitness.com/?s=sean+vigue.
I hope you all enjoy today’s workout. I will get the new one posted as soon as I am able to. Also, don’t forget to check back (or subscribe to my Youtube channel) for the new Booty Sculpt Challenge Move of the Day.
Melissa
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–Buy a Gymboss now. Set your timer for 15 rounds of 10/50 Intervals.
You can also do this workout for Reps:
Level 1: 10 Reps
Level 2: 15 Reps
Level 3: 20 Reps
Equipment: Chair or Bench to perform Dips.
1. Superman Lifts
2. Dive Bombers
3. Scissor Leg Lifts
4. Side to Side Squat
5. Squat Jumps
6. Superman Heel Taps
7. Dips
8. Heel Tap Abs
9. Rotating Side Plank Leg Lifts
10. Pulsating Lunge Hops
11. Swimmers
12. Walking Push-ups
13. Temple Tap Abs
14. Chair Pose with Heel Lift
15. Surfers
Repeat 1-3X
I used to only be able to do a couple dive bombers before my arms would practically give out on me. Today I was able to do them for the entire 50 seconds without feeling like my shoulders were going to give out! That’s how much your workouts have strengthened my arms, yay!
Do you have any suggestions on how to strengthen my abs to a point where I can do temple tap abs? I cannot lift my feet off the ground and move my arms at the same time without my back lifting off the ground and it’s very uncomfortable. If I modify by putting my feet on the ground it’s too easy.
Thanks!
I hear you on the need for grounding and meditation. To be honest, for a while, I will be relying more than ever on your workouts, positivity, and the space you’ve created here for women who kick ass.
Were you going to host another dietbet through the holidays?
I believe so. I was planning on starting it right after Thanksgiving, so that I will have time to plan workouts, and hopefully create a new meal plan.
I have the same issue as Katherine with temple tap…I have been bending my knees at a 90 degree angle and hovering my toes off the ground, modifying it so the move is more of a “temple tap crunch.”
I just love you and you are a inspiration