Simply Tough Workout – Timed Supersets

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Today’s workout involves exactly what the title reveals. A superset is essentially 2 exercises performed back to back, and in this case, for a given amount of time- 3 minutes. It is very simple in terms of space, as well as equipment.. because there is none needed! In terms of difficulty, it is up to you. It will be a  VERY challenging full body workout… if… IF you push yourself at a solid pace for the full 3 minutes and with minimal break between the different supersets.  A huge advantage of timed workouts is one can push themselves to their own abilities and at their own pace, making this an ideal method for groups of different fitness levels.

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Playlist: Favorite Mashups To Workout To

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These are some of my all-time favourite mashups that I’ve either used in my spin & bootcamp classes, listened to during my own workouts, or even rocked out to at parties! The key to a […]

First Workout of the Year: Back To Basics = Success

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2014 is in full gear. Some of us have all sorts of resolutions to get fitter. I believe sometimes we try to do to much, push ourselves past our fitness limits in the new year; hence why the same gyms that are crammed the first few weeks of the year, become deserted by the time February rolls around. I’ve seen this year in year out in every gym I’ve worked at or fitness class I’ve taught.. And I KNOW you know it’s true too come on!
So first workout of the year is a simple 10 exercise circuit. Complete just 10 reps of each before moving to the next; that’s right no more than 10. We want to ease ourselves back into exercise shape. We don’t want to injure our body trying to put it in overdrive.. It’s just not worth it! It will only discourage you even more and delay your goals of getting back on that exercise horse.. Don’t worry you have a whole year ahead to up the tempo!

In this circuit, your focus is on the basics and just completing each repetition of each exercise with proper form. No need to rush or go through as fast as you can. Don’t ever sacrifice speed of execution for form!
We can’t argue that there is nothing quite like the feeling of successfully completing a challenge, and this is my first fitness challenge for you in 2014.. So go get it!! SUCCESS..

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Best of 2013 Music Mix **FREE DOWNLOAD**

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Hi everyone,

Another year has come to an end, which means we must make the most of what was 2013.. So here it is, in one of my favorite forms, one of my passions- MUSIC!

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Workout Circuit: THE 6 X 6 X 6

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This is another short one (10-15 min approx). I like these little circuits because they take very little time, equipment, and you still manage to hit most of your muscle groups – Shoulders from the presses; Back from the rows; glutes, quads, hams from the squats and deadlifts; Core from the planks – Et Voila! FULL BODY BABY!

Also, moving from one exercise to the next quickly allows you to get your heart rate up as well, and of course takes out any boredom from your workout. Ideal for the ADD client (and me lol)
Since it is short, feel free to add this to your cardio routine for example doing this after your run or spin class in order to make into a full body workout.
Try it out and let me know what you think!
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New Workout Playlist – My Favorite Remixes #1

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10 of my favorite remixes of great tunes to add to your workout playlist. Use these a ton in my spin classes.. Participants (and myself) love love remixes of their favorite songs to push […]

Quick Burn Workout (No Equipment) **ADVANCED**

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Your own body weight will push your limits on this one.. And  it won’t take long for it to do so!

Today’s workout involves 6 full body exercises to be performed for 10 reps each, one after the other in a circuit style. This is a very challenging circuit to get through so take your time to complete each exercise as you need to complete the circuit 3-4 times!

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October Workout Playlist – 70s & 80s REMIXES (*Free Download!)

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Here is a compiled playlist of 15 of my favourite newly remixed hits from the 70s and 80s. The updated sound and killer beats make these ideal to add to your workout playlists! I can tell you spinners definitely love when we play some retro tunes once and a while. I think it allows them to hone into their youthful energy deep inside to help them push that extra little bit through a drill!

Enjoy the tunes.. AND THE FREE DOWNLOAD!! (full song & artist detail below)
HAPPY WORKOUT KIDS
Justine 🙂

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Workout Of The Day – Core & Arm Challenge

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Today’s workout is super basic and takes very little time to complete (about 7-8min total) YET it is extremely challenging and delivers great results! How? Well it demands no equipment other than maybe a mat (I’ve done it with no mat) and your own body weight. Your core will be working throughout each exercise, as will the muscles in your upper body as they push and hold you up.

This is a go-to workout of mine when I’m short on time and space yet still want to challenge my core & arms in a way that will have them reminding me of my hard work for hours, days after. Here’s how it goes..
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Workout of the day : Plank Plank Plank …Short and Quick Burn…

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This is a great challenge for yourself to test overall core (abdominals, lower back) as well as shoulder strength. It takes very little time to complete and you can progress as you get stronger by adding number of sets! It is a short workout BUT don’t be fooled by its simplicity to execute. It is a killer, especially when you push your limits by continually rotating through planks without breaking..

 
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