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Crazy Fun Treadmill Workout Printable – Burn Fat Fast + Build Endurance

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Hey everyone!

I wanted to mix it u a bit on the treadmill today, I was getting too comfortable with the level I was at and really wasn’t pushing myself…. SO today I did!

There is nothing worse than leaving the gym knowing you haven’t done your best, I see it as a waste of time and as Jillian Michael’s reminds me…. ‘Don’t phone it in’ AND ‘It’s YOUR workout, make it count.’

I really enjoyed this workout and you should definetly try it yourself if you want a challenging run the will burn fat fast and build endurance. Obviously adjust the numbers in terms of levels if you are not near this level yet and work up to it but give it a try and always PUSH YOURSELF!!!!

I biked to the gym so I saw that as my ‘warm up’ but if not take five minutes before hand perhaps on another machine just to warm up a little…

I know the pictures a little small but I added it as a picture so you can download the image and print it off to take to the gym with you! :)

My results on this from tonight….

Always cool down and stretch it out! Try this stretch routine of mine ;)

Let me know how you find this workout!

XO

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My First Spartan Race!

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Hey everyone!

Sorry I’ve not updated too much recently! I’ve been super busy and with the sunshine finally coming out for summer, I’ve been trying making the most of it while it lasts :)

A couple of weeks ago I decided to sign up for my first Spartan Race after seeing footage of a mud run obstacle course they were doing on The Biggest Loser, Australia, and I wanting to try something similar for myself!

Posing like studs before setting off…

I didn’t really do any major training for it, just tried to eat super duper clean and squeeze in some more strengthening work in prep for the obstacles. My brothers car broke down on the way to the race (things like that always happen at THE worst times, do they not?!) so I was worried we wouldn’t be able to run but luckily, we managed to get there in time.

I psyched myself up with my favourite J Cole songs because as I’ve mentioned before, I like to pretend I’m gangster when I workout :)

While stood with all the chanting, testosterone fueled males acting like beasts and then reading a warning sign for an electrical fence obstacle as I was walking to the start line, I began to wonder what I’d let myself in for! :o Luckily once I got running the adreline kicked in and I powered through the race.

It was definitely harder than I thought it would be, I found the running in between was a chance for me to catch my breath, as my cardio is by far stronger than my strength. I was so proud of myself for everything I overcame and achieved during the race, crawling through dark muddy tunnels with barbed wire, shimmying through ice pits trying to avoid getting electrocuted and jumping through fire wasn’t how I imagined it but I’m glad I’ve proven to myself than I’m one tough cookie!

I’ll post the professional pics that were taken on me racing when they get posted and a picture of my medal when I get it in the post! Do something to take yourself out of your comfort zone with fitness and your workouts, keep setting new challenges and prove to yourself you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it!

Feeling very pleased with myself while resting after the race… In other words, smug :)

Oh and one last thing! Don’t forget to enter my competition to win a copy of Jillian Michael’s Ripped in 30 DVD!!!

XO

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Printable HIIT Style Workout – The perfect way to start and finish your run :)

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Hey everyone!

With this lovely weather recently, it’s got me motivated to start running outside again rather than always hitting the gym. However I like variety in my workouts and want to do more than just running to make sure I’m working out different muscles. SO now before and after my runs, I like to do a short fat blasting style circuit, it gets my heart rate up and really adds  something to my workout.

Below is an example of the type of thing I do, nothing fancy, just very old school moves but very effective! You can even try doing this workout 4 times through with a minute rest in between for an amazing cardio blast, perfect if you’re short for time or space to workout :)

Let me know how you find it in the comments below! What extra’s do you add on to a run for a more well rounded workout?!

xo

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Gym Time! Why it’s always best to not over think it and just DO IT!

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Hello everyone!

I felt the need to write an entire post on going to the gym after such a good workout last night, you know the kind where you just completely surprise yourself and walk out feeling like a superhero?! Well it was one of those times!

I have to admit I’m one of those annoying people who is always up for a workout and never gets bored of it BUT yesterday to my surprise I honestly couldn’t think of anything worse than getting my gym clothes on and leaving the house. I kept pushing the time to go later and later, eventually making the move to go after telling myself I only had to do half my normal workout.

After pounding the treadmill for ten minutes, sweating it out to a few J Cole songs (pretending I’m gangster) I had soon got my motivation back! Half a workout you say? That’s not me I thought! Before I knew it I had done one of the best workouts I’ve had in a long time.

The punch line of this is in the time you’ve debated to go to the gym, you could have finished your workout. Why not just go and do your best, if you still get there and can only manage half your routine then take a ‘glass half full’ attitude and be proud knowing you’ve done your best. Who knows, you may get to the gym and find a hidden burst of motivation (like I did) and have the best workout EVER…. but if all you do is sit thinking about your workout, you’ll never know!

Lookin' Goooood ;)

Whatever your workout is today, no matter how unmotivated you are, don’t even think about any of it. Just get up, get ready and give 100% to whatever you to do!

xo

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