Friday's Bumm Fry

My fitness bud, motivator, arm twister, nutritionist who calls it like it is, Jodi, put this workout together for me last month and I could not resist going back to it. I needed a great BUMM workout after my visit to the ladies dressing room today ( you know how brutally honest those lights and mirrors are!) and this is it.  I know, I know...its Sunday..not Friday. Friday just sounds better and it is a Friday WO on my rotation...so there you have it.

You can get more great workouts like this at trans4mation station by JodiOjo.com but let me be the first to warn you, she can rock out some killer trainings.

This is a FAST workout. (Hey I am all about "Get 'er done"...and get 'er done right now.)  SO be prepared to suck some air cause there is no rest for FIERCE mama's who mean business.

Squats 10 x 10 
do not rack your weight! ha! oy! Rest 15 secs exactly between sets.  Use weight you would do 15 reps with

One Pull Up / One Push Up
Do amap without stopping. Rest 30 seconds. Perform 2 more sets with same amount as first round

30 / 30 / 30 / 30 / 30's
Perform each listed exercise for 30 seconds.  When finished do walking lunge in between exercises for 30 seconds, no rest. Start next exercise followed by 30 seconds of walking lunges till done with all 5 exercises. This is one set. Rest 60 seconds. Repeat 3 times. Yes, 4 rounds ladies!
Exercises
DB Walk-through
Squat Thrusts
DB Side Raises   
DB Bent over Row with Twist
MB Russian Twists 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this training session. I can't wait to hear about your thoughts.

Be Well

Few of My Favorite Things

As the song goes.....

~Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens;

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens;
Brown paper packages tied up with strings;
These are a few of my favorite things.
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels;
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles;
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings;
These are a few of my favorite things.~

My Girlfriends Christmas Wish List


I’ve found a sure fire path to happiness for any fitness enthusiast on your list this Christmas. Follow along with me as we go shopping for that special someone, for that fab diehard friend of yours who hangs through thick and thin, or even your diva sista. One other quick thought; send this list to your fam making their Christmas shopping for you easier this year.

Let’s get started. Man I love this, I get sooo excited. Shopping online is sick. Umm for those of you not in the know....that means “cool” way back in the day, although the younger sort claim it as their own.


Off To The Gym

Check out this Vera Bradley Duffel in Buttercup. (My names-sake) Looking like a doll toting your gear and post work out drinks to the gym.  For the Sportier types, check out these design your own bags from Nike.

Found inside many a-gym bags, an essential for the gadget freak workout junkie, these heart rate monitors from Polar give feedback tracking fitness progress and are sure to please any of those more inquisitive types on your list. Don't forget about fitness gloves.  Take a peek at these fun gloves, great to keep those delicate hands callous free and killer cute to boot.  Ladies, please do not forget to pack your power. Your bible to training for women is by Rachel Cosgrove, The Female Body Breakthrough. Finally, always always always remember to throw in your Blender Bottle, the perfect shaker for that much needed post workout drink.

We all know how important supportive footwear is to fitness, but every fitness diva knows her shoes are what it’s all about. I love shoes and these Puma’s are on my hit list.  (As soon as my husband releases me from my shoe ban). And why not these as well, two for good measure baby! Speaking of shoes, if you live in the tundra of Minnesota, these Sorels are a must have any Joan of Artic gal.

Gotta Look the Part

It all starts with support, right? Nothing goes right when the undies are too tight. Check out these bras and panties from Under Armour. Looking cool in the gym, who knew?? Well we have to protect the girls and hold mad maxx up too. These will do the job with matching boys shorts to boot, sick!  Look no further, check out these top picks in womens sports bras compliments of Womens Health.  

How About The Threads

Here is where it's all at. Give me a great pair of workout pants and I am ready to rock and roll. Did I tell you I love Lucy? I am not Desi Arnaz Jr, but Lucy is a kick when it comes to pants for the gym. The Vinyasa Power Pant or the Hatha Power Pant rule. For comfort while running errands post workout, check these out. The Pow Pow Cargo Pant from Athleta that have never let me down. Another Athleta must have: The Skinny Dipper Pant paired with Lucy’s super fun and comfy T’s makes for a very happy lady.

Sweet!

Never let them know you sweat. Smell fresh and clean with Philosophy's wonderful line up of lightly scented moisturizing and firming lotions. Grace is a personal favorite of mine, sure to please even the most sensitive noses.

Putting on the Glitz

Finally, who could forget the glitz and glam, well not I. Pick up one or both of these great makeup samplers cause Ho Ho Ho is, well, on his way. Bat those little pretties, glam girl, and melt his heart.

That's all I got for you today friends. Happy online shopping  but get-er-done before shipping /delivery time runs out. Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas. Enjoy your loved ones. Please don’t forget the mistletoe, I'm just saying cause you pick up lots of hugs and kisses and 'tis the season. A girl can never get enough of those.


Be Well