Sunday, January 17, 2010

Third Week of 30 Day Workout Challenge

30-DAY 30-WORKOUT Challenge
*Week 3*

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All on the "Honor System". But you have to be accountable by telling us what you did that day on our blog, facebook or twitter. Just think of us as your FREE support system

For more information call
818-224-4734
http://www.betterbodypilates.com

Monday: 11:00 am Xtreme60 class @ BetterBody

Tuesday: 9:00 am Xtreme60 class @ BetterBody

or

Magic multitasker-Works abs, obliques, hips, butts, thighs: Stand with feet hip-width apart. Lunge forward with left leg as you reach right arm forward, left arm back. Return to standing, twisting torso to right as you drive right knee and left elbow toward chest, right arm extended back, for one rep. Do 10 reps, Switch sides; repeat.

Back Strengthener-Works back, hips, butt, thighs, hamstrings Stand with feet staggered, left foot in front of right, right heel lifted, left knee slightly bent. Balancing on left leg, tilt torso forward until you feel a deep stretch in hamstrings, letting hands hang toward floor for balance. Return to upright position. Do 10 reps. Switch sides; repeat.

Lower-body blast-Works hips, butt, thighs, abs Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees soft, arms down. Step left foot back and to right, lowering into a curtsy lunge, until right thigh is almost parallel to floor, as you reach arms across body to right. Return to standing as you kick flexed left foot to left at hip height, reversing arms. For one rep. Do 10-15 reps. Switch sides; repeat.

Tummy Tamer-Works abs, hips Lie face up on bench with legs together and extended toward ceiling; hold bench for support. Contract abs and lower legs until hovering above bench, then raise legs and curl hips off bench as high as you can, reaching toes to ceiling. Slowly lower hips and legs for one rep. Do 10 reps.

Waist Whittler-Works abs, obliques, shoulders, arms, chest, back Start in push-up position, legs together and extended behind you. Rotate and lower hips to left, letting feet shift so they’re stacked. Then rotate back to center, then to right, for one rep. Do 10 reps.

Squat Supreme-Works hips, butt, thighs, calves, biceps Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart, toes turned out; hold a weight in each hand in front of body, palms facing out. Rise onto balls of feet. Squat; then, staying on tiptoe throughout, stand, curling weights toward chest, for one rep. Do 15 reps.

All over accentuator-Works shoulders, arms, back, abs Start in push-up position. Lift hips to ceiling so body forms an inverted V with legs extended, heels raised and arms straight (Downward dog). Bend elbows and scoop forward until hovering above floor with back arched and chin lifted (Upward dog). Return to Downward dog for one rep. do 10 reps.

Arm-Flab Fighter-Works triceps, shoulders, abs, hips Sit on edge of the bench, hands at front of seat, fingers forward, knees bent 90 degrees. Use arms to lift yourself off bench. Place right hand on right knee; extend left leg in line with hip. Lower body until left elbow is bent almost 90 degrees. Straighten left arm for one rep. Do 10-15 reps. Switch sides; repeat.

Thursday:
9:00 am Xtreme60 class @ BetterBody
6:00 pm Xtreme60 class @ BetterBody

Friday: 10:30 am Xtreme60 class @ BetterBody

OR

Run 20 minutes then 3 sets of these exercises
20 Dips, 10-15 Push Ups, 30 Jumping Jacks and 25 Sit ups

Saturday: Sign up for a bike ride
http://womencyclist.com/
They have great rides every weekend with a good support system. Sunday: Get your family moving. Go outside and play.

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Friday, December 11, 2009

Join our Fun
30-DAY 30-WORKOUT
Challenge

January 4, 2010




With BetterBody instructor, Bianca Eaves, guiding you with her killer workouts that you can do at home. This is a no brainer, NO COST, with GREAT GAINS. It can be Pilates, hiking, tennis, running, ANYTHING... JUST MOVE for 45 minutes!!! Recruit your friends and family to join you in the fun. Follow us on and .

All on the "Honor System". But you have to be accountable by telling us what you did that day on our blog, facebook or twitter. Just think of us as your FREE support system

Facebook: betterbody pilates

Twitter: mybetterbody

For more information call 818-224-4734 http://betterbodypilates.com/
Xtreme60 Schedule

Monday:
11:00 am Xtreme60 class @ BetterBody

Tuesday:
9:00 am Group Reformer Class @ BetterBody

Wednesday:
Here is a routine you can do at home without any equipment:

3 sets of 15 for all moves followed by a 60 sec cardio set.

1. Bent over fly.5-10lb weights (you can use a large
water bottle in each hand as a subsitute, just add 10 reps per set

2. Bulgarian split squat. One foot on floor, one foot on chair in a lunge position.15 on each leg

3. Cardio burst 60 sec

Repeat 1-3. Two more times

4. Chair tricep dips

5. Hip raises. Feet on top of chair

Cardio burst

6. Shoulder press 5-10 lb weight (sub cans for weights)

7. Wall squat 60 seconds

Cardio burst

8.
Push ups

9. Reverse sit ups

Cardio burst

10.
Bicycle crunches

11. Plank 60 sec

Stretch.

Thursday:
9:00 am xtreme60 (x60) Class @ BetterBody

Friday:
Join our 10;30 Xtreme60 Class @ BetterBody in Calabasas
OR
Run 20 minutes then 3 sets of these exercises
20 Dips
10-15 Push Ups
30 Jumping Jacks
25 Sit ups


Saturday:
Go on a bike ride (if it's not raining)

Sunday:
Call a friend to walk with you for 45 Minutes.