Sweat it out with this Intense Stairmaster Workout!

I love this Stair master routine! It always gets me sweating, and I ALWAYS feel the burn the next day! Its time to tone up, Summer is upon us! The 45 minutes routine is generally my favorite because your really working your body, and getting the most out of the workout! This can be super intense and fun, and you won't miss the sweat! I have modified it in two other options, one thats 30 minutes and the other 20 minutes for those of you who don't have time, or maybe just aren't capable of 45 minutes yet! Don't get discouraged, and make sure to keep hydrated! I hope you enjoy!

Incline Treadmill: Leg and Booty Cardio Workout!

I know I haven't been on in a while, but I hope that I can get back into the swing of things and continue to add great tips and workouts on this blog! I actually did this treadmill circuit yesterday and my butt and my legs were feeling it this morning. It definitely gets your heart racing, your blood pumping, and calories burning. Try to make it through the 25 minutes. I know it can be tough, so it can be modified. Lower the speed if your having trouble, but try to maintain the inclines. Also, a quick tip, when your doing incline workouts as such, do not hold onto the top of the treadmill. The workout is meant for your legs and butt to do the work and when you hold on your allowing the rest of your body to pick up the slack. Its better to go at your pace than to use your arms to hold on. When your in 3.5-4.0 you should be at a trot, you won't be walking anymore at this point. You may also pick up the intensity by increasing your speed if you feel up to it! Get your booty moving! I hope you enjoy! 

Sweat it out with this ab and cardio mix-up!

In my opinion, cardio and abs go hand in hand. It's really important to keep your abdominal muscles tight while you are engaging in cardio activities. You can definitely get a full ab workout during cardio, just from strengthening those muscles in every movement. This is one of my favorite circuits to do because it is a lot of cardio, it gets your body moving, your blood pumping and sweat rolling! I want to explain what some of these are before we get started.

"Soccer ball" Touches- Visually imagine a ball on the ground and you are interchangeably tapping your toes on it back and forth. This is something we used to do when I played and it is great cardio and good for your core.  

Heel touchers- exactly what they sound like. You are layer on your back and reaching for your heel from side to side. 

Good luck! I had a lot of fun with this one! Don't give up on yourself, if you need to stop and rest, do so! Just make sure that you see the reps all the way through!! ;)

Tone your ass with this booty blast!

Ladies, I know we all like our jeans to fit properly without them sagging in the butt area! This is an intense booty workout that will have your glutes screaming! You may not realize it but our butts are one of our greatest assets! It functions for strength, and you will thank me when your well into old age! If your up for a challenge, and not afraid to sweat than lets start toning that ass! Lets get those butts lifted and firm. Don't cheat yourself by giving up. Try and complete the entire circuit, and you can always add weight for a more challenging burn! 

Intense cardio circuit that you can do AT HOME!

Yikes! It's been a little while since I've been able to post anything! I've been in the process of moving and my internet has been down for a short while! I wanted to get on and post a cardio circuit that I did yesterday in the privacy of my home! Its always great to be able to workout in a variety of places. I realize that the gym may not be for everybody. I love being able to incorporate great workouts and cardio for people to do at home! This can always be done in the gym if you'd like, but I know that some people aren't comfortable enough to do that yet. This workout will only be as intense as you allow it to be, so push yourself! Don't give up and don't allow it beat you! Your in your home, no one can see what you look like. Don't let the sweat bother you! So here it is, a really intense cardio circuit that you will either love or hate!

So many choices for protein! Which should I buy!?

Many people have asked me what kind of protein I use. Some weeks I will try to slim down and substitute my lunch with a protein shake. That is 6-8oz of water, or skim milk for more protein, with two scoops of the protein. I have been using GNC's total lean 25 shakes. They are high in protein but low in carbs and sugars. If I am using it after my workout I only use one scoop because I don't need that much protein when I'm finished working out. The point is to minimize calories and amount of carbs while still getting the appropriate amount of protein. This can very though, depending on what your goal is. My only goal is to slim down and build those muscle fibers back up when I'm done at the gym.  The flavors are great and they range from banana, chocolate, peanut butter, vanilla and more. It is a little expensive, so I do have a substitute that I will recommend. You can try and find it for cheaper on a site such as amazon, or you can go with something like muscle milk, which is sold at any Walmart. I would go with muscle milk light powder. They are about equal in calories, and the same in protein. They also have great flavors if you order online: cake batter, chocolate, cookies and creme, peanut butter, strawberries and creme, and vanilla creme; you will have to pay more for online ordering, about $40, but if you go to Walmart you can get the basic flavors for about $22. I hope this was helpful, if your at all confused or have any other questions about protein choices or supplements feel free to comment or email me!

Cardio can be crazy, but I love the Elliptical!

 You can either love cardio or hate it but I think we can all agree that the results are amazing! I can't even tell you how much I love to feel the burn of my muscles and the sweat dripping down my back as Im burning it up on the elliptical! I'm sure you all think I'm crazy, but once you start seeing results, you will be addicted. Lets start our week out right with this 50 minute elliptical workout. It is very intense, and crazy,  as most of the workouts I post will be. Who is up for the challenge? Lets get our blood flowing, music playing and begin our day with some cardio and sweat! I have been doing this one for a couple of weeks now and I really enjoy it! Remember to drink lots of water, and remember to breath.