Saturday, December 20, 2008
Another AWESOME Tuff Boot Camp!!!
I have added some new pics to our gallery at TuffBootCamp.com & added some video too. Be sure to check out the above gallery if you are new to TBC or just wonder what it is we do!
We have our new TBC starting up January 5th bright & early at 5:30a! I know we have many repeats that are signed up & some new people that have shown interest. I do my best not to scare any newcomers to TBCs, the words "boot camp" can have a strong impression on an idividual! Ready to get it started?
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 Quick Review
I just started using the Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 after using the Wii Fitness for two months. The Ultimatum 2009 is a boot camp workout that can be customized to fit individual needs, so I am starting slow and building up with it. I’ve begun with light to medium 15 minute training in the weight loss activities.
I like the graphics for the workout and the variety, plus the option of changing the background music to suit my pace. The program records my stats so I am able to increase my workouts at a reasonable pace. This program offers a more focused and challenging workout than the Wii Fitness, and I plan to continue with both.
-review & pics by Chery (a.k.a.-"WiiQueen")
Monday, December 15, 2008
Present from Campers
Ridding excess stress!
Are the holidays stressing you out? Sometimes the holidays can bring excess stress rather than cheer. Cardiovascular disease has been associated with excessive psychological stress. Experiential research suggests that learning to relax using meditation may reduce atherosclerosis and risk of heart attack or stroke. Hypertensive participants in a controlled experiment at UCLA assigned to a Transcendental Meditation group saw a reduction in heart attack and stroke risk at rates comparable to reductions seen in lipid-lowering medications and extreme lifestyle and exercise modification. That means that stress-reduction alone (separate from genetics, diet and exercise) plays an important role in protecting the cardiovascular health of humans. Our bodies are amazing machines designed to heal themselves. This healing cannot take place when stress-responses are active. What are you currently doing to lower your levels of psychological stress? Could you care for yourself a little better? Yoga and meditation are great methods of stress reduction. So try to include regular yoga, breathing, or meditation practice in your fitness routine, especially during the holiday season.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
WooHoo!!!
Had someone asking about caffeine in her latte & being unfamiliar I told her I would take a look & found alot of stuff here is a few popular drinks I am familiar with along with the calorie, sugar, & caffeine count for them. I cannot believe the sugar content in these, we shouldn't consume more than 40g of sugar (this is RDA, keep sugar lower than this & natural) in a day & a vanilla latte is 36g of sugar! Woof! Also keeping caffeine low will help reduce stress levels by not taxing the CNS too much.
Coffee 10cals 260mg caffeine
Decaf 10cals 20mg caffeine
Espresso (doppio—2 shots, 2 oz.) 10cals 130mg caffeine
Caffè Latte, nonfat 160cals 130mg caffeine
Iced Vanilla Latte (or other flavor), nonfat 160cals 29g sugar 130mg caffeine
Vanilla Latte (or other flavor), nonfat 230cals 38g sugar 130mg caffeine
Iced Vanilla Latte (or other flavor), whole 210cals 28g sugar 130mg caffeine
Vanilla Latte (or other flavor), whole 320cals 36g sugar 130mg caffeine
Caffè Latte, whole 260cals 19g sugar 130mg caffeine
Cappuccino, whole 150cals 11g sugar 130mg caffeine
Now you know what & how much is in those little caribou drinks!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Whew!
Be sure to check out this article on too much caffeine & see how much your favorite drink has in the list. Try to drink water, water & more water, also be sure to try propel to flavor your water plus get some extra vitamins in.
20 each 5 times for time or fun!
Step Side Squats
Elevated PushUps
(off chair/couch, to make harder elevate feet vs. torso)
Burpee Jumps only
(no plank or pushup, touch fingers to floor & hop up - repeat)
Reverse Lunges w/ upward samson stretch
(fingers interlocked, palms turn to face sky, lock out at elbows & reps are per side)