During my dedicated eating time (yes, I must make a meal break away from my computer, according to my Bestie Evie‘s birthday advice), I actually HIIT before I sit!
While I wait for my chow to cook ~ simmering in the crock pot, boiling on the stove, or nooking in the oven/microwave/toaster ~ I do the following quick set(s), to induce more calorie-burning even after I’m done exercising:
It came upon watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas tonight here!
The HistoricParamount Theatre (Downtown Abilene)
Working out over the HOLYdays🙏 will prevent our tummies from rolling like a bowl full of jelly … As in that of Jolly Ol’ St. Nick! 🎅
We were Good Girls this year on Santa‘s List of Nice ~ checking it twice!!
The scene when The Grinch was propped up like a cobra on a ❄️cliff⛄️ at the climax about to crash CHRISTmas🎄 inspired these moves.
On your mats … Get set … Go!
Full Grinch (like Cobra) 🐍 On your belly with legs and toes down, raise your torso with palms down, shoulders back and chest out for 30sec-1min.
Cinch Grinch (like Leap Frog/Burpee) 🐸 From previous position, push yourself up with hands, then jump to your feet. 👣
Ru-dog Rave (like Bunny Hop) 🐰 Just like Grinch’s canine companion who was his Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer sidekick, hold your arms up and hop around!
Inch Grinch (like Inch Worm) 🐛 Just like Grinch’s creeping, you’ll walk on your palms🙌 and toes!
Raise the Sleigh (Shoulder Raise) 💪 Lift something really heavy🎁 (but not to the point of risking your joints) in your arms ~ leading with your knees, NOT your back, then lift overhead!
Cindy Lou Snow Angels (Wave) 👱 Cool down by lying on your back starting with your arms and legs spread out, then bring them together, then wave them out for several reps to loosen up those muscles (just what Martha Way Whovier loved about The Grinch) from the burn through ROAST BEAST MODE!!!
*~* Gym Greetings *~*
Oh yes, and I’d love to rock out Cindy Lou Who’s hair💁 … After pulling off the 🐝beehive🍯 as my Mom the Nurse😷 Graduate🎓 for 🎃Halloween👻, this is my next challenge!
Happy Week of Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be with You), Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), National Nurses Day (May 6th) plus overall Nurses and Teacher Appreciation!
May the force be with you in this powerful session that will train you in a dynamic way, through cardio, toning and stretching for endurance, strength and flexibility. Since it works the entire body in minimal time, it’s perfect for those of you on the go, such as you nurses and teachers who we’re celebrating this week!
Recommended Resistance: wrap around weights for your ankles or resistance bands
Props: mat for laying exercise {4-7}
Please refer to my Double Whammy workout for the technique of these toning moves {8-13}
Like all of Pretty Fit E‘s 2014 routines, these involve 20 reps (x) or secs (s) in each of the 14 steps.
Rock & Roll Warm-Up
1. Neck & Shoulder Rolls: roll neck clockwise then counter-clockwise, followed by shoulder rolls forward and backward (5x for each = 20x)
2. Forward Rolls/Circles (20x)
3. Backward Rolls/Circles (20x)
4. Roll-Ups: lay on back with hands holding onto tush and legs extended, roll both legs backward overhead (20x)
5. Ab Rolls: lay on back with arms and legs extended, bring arms and legs together in one motion to work upper and lower abs (20x)
6. Body Rock: lay on back with arms and legs extended, rock back and forth (20x)
7. Hip Rock: lay on back with arms at your side and feet flat on mat, lift pelvis up and sway from side to side (20x)
— Two Birds, One Stone Tone-Up
8. Curls [biceps and hamstrings] (20x)
9. Extensions [triceps and quadriceps] (20x)
10. Presses [chest and legs] (20x)
11. Raises [shoulders and calves] (20x)
12. Deadlift [back and glutes] (20x)
13. Renegade Rows [back] (20x)
— Grande Finale
14. Cardio Choice:
* Jumping Jacks [chant or mantra optional like spelling STAR WARS, CINCO DE MAYO, GO NURSES or GO TEACHERS] (20x)
* Quick Feet/Football Run (20s)
* Freestyle Dance [music optional or sing for further challenge] (20s)
* or ALL of the above
Have fun on the run in the sun or do these indoors for power during rain showers!
Here’s yours truly playing disc golf outdoors! ⛳️
For the remaining 2014 routines, please click on the following links:
With Easter Sunday 10 days away, I encourage us all to take care of our bodies and souls through our relationship with the LORD Almighty by extending our muscles and our gratitude for JESUS CHRIST, who carried the heaviestcross of all.
This is similar to the THANKSgiving Stretches that I suggested on Pretty Fit in spirit of Turkey Day. Yet to keep up with the 2014 workouts, which in this case will be 20 seconds (s) of 14 different stretches with gratitude and a positive attitude.
2014 Easter Extensions (20s each)
1. Inhale: squat with arms and hands raised to thank GOD in Heaven (5s); Exhale: release squat while bringing hands to heart in prayer (5s); repeat
2. Chest: intertwine fingers together with arms straight forward
3. Back: intertwine fingers together with arms straight behind you
4. Right Bicep: bring left hand to right upper arm across chest
5. Left Bicep: bring right hand to left upper arm across chest
6. Right Tricep: bring left hand to right upper arm down back
7. Left Tricep: bring right hand to left upper arm across chest
8. Shins: stand on tippy-toes
9. Calves: stand on ankles
10. Right Hamstring: while standing and bending left knee, extend right leg forward with palms of hands on right thigh; lean on right ankle
11. Left Hamstring: while standing and bending right knee, extend left leg forward with palms of hands on left thigh; lean on left ankle
12. Right Quadricep: while standing on left leg, hold right foot with both knees together
13. Left Quadricep: while standing on right leg, hold left foot with both knees together
14. Butterfly: sit up straight with knees bent and soles of feet together, palms of hands on knees; breathe deeply
BONUSES: Shoulder rolls forward and backward, plus neck rolls clockwise and counterclockwise until your heart is content to get on with your day…
In this case, Hump Day. Happy Hump Day, my Fit & Fine Friends!
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