Morning Maniacs -
This morning I did AOS Newport KB workout. I've been afraid to try this cuz of how hard it looked. I've been trying to concentrate on heavier weights the last couple of weeks and this definitely did not fit in this category, as it was more endurance based. I used my 15, 20 and 25 lb KBs. The rounds were 5 minutes each....so I kept dropped to a lighter weight halfway thru the round at times. I only took 30 second rests versus 60 second rests between segments. This had everything from Squat Thrusts to Swings, Hot Potatoes, to lots of ab work, Scorpion Planks, more Planks, lots of low squats and lunge variations, as well as TONS of snatches! I did so many snatches that when the 5 minute bonus snatch challenge came at the end, I didn't do it all (was all "snatched out"). I alternated snatches with around the body passes, Slingshot catches, etc. I added the stretch from Amy Bento's Hi/Lo Challenge. Workout was 68" and I burned 452 calories.
I had my first KB mishap - smacked myself in the lip with the KB handle doing heavy Hot Potatoes. I hope it doesn't bruise too badly.
Have great workouts everyone.
Toasty - there's a BPAL update today. Lots of new lines....but nothing is really thrilling me. I might buy a few bottles to try, but the last couple of updates haven't had anything I ended up liking. I think part of the reason I'm not as excited about BPAL anymore is cuz I'm not allowed to wear perfume to work.
This morning I did AOS Newport KB workout. I've been afraid to try this cuz of how hard it looked. I've been trying to concentrate on heavier weights the last couple of weeks and this definitely did not fit in this category, as it was more endurance based. I used my 15, 20 and 25 lb KBs. The rounds were 5 minutes each....so I kept dropped to a lighter weight halfway thru the round at times. I only took 30 second rests versus 60 second rests between segments. This had everything from Squat Thrusts to Swings, Hot Potatoes, to lots of ab work, Scorpion Planks, more Planks, lots of low squats and lunge variations, as well as TONS of snatches! I did so many snatches that when the 5 minute bonus snatch challenge came at the end, I didn't do it all (was all "snatched out"). I alternated snatches with around the body passes, Slingshot catches, etc. I added the stretch from Amy Bento's Hi/Lo Challenge. Workout was 68" and I burned 452 calories.
I had my first KB mishap - smacked myself in the lip with the KB handle doing heavy Hot Potatoes. I hope it doesn't bruise too badly.
Have great workouts everyone.
Toasty - there's a BPAL update today. Lots of new lines....but nothing is really thrilling me. I might buy a few bottles to try, but the last couple of updates haven't had anything I ended up liking. I think part of the reason I'm not as excited about BPAL anymore is cuz I'm not allowed to wear perfume to work.
