Monday, December 31, 2012

Resolutioners....Ya know, we all started somewhere

The attitude about New Year Resolutioners in the gym, is typically negative. I hear it all the time. 'They' take our parking spaces, benches, and favorite "spot" in class! 'They' move in the wrong direction in kick box,  take all the weights in lifting class, and crowd the gyms.

What if, instead of glaring at them this year, we welcome them? What if, our smile, encouragement and offering of comradery, gave just one more person the desire and strength to cross over as a regular in the month of May instead of dropping out by March? What if?

Food for thought: Nothing is more intimidating then walking into gym for the first time without a clue....except when everyone who has a clue glares at you like you're in the way. 

Let's see how many we can bite with the fitness bug!    




Happy New Beginnings! 

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Sugar and spice and everything nice must GO!! Bye bye holiday food, Hello clean!!

Me at about one, beginning my love affair with sugar...

Confession time... I can't have sweets in my house! I will (and have) eat them...ALL!! When we have an event or holiday that includes dessert or baked goods, If they are left in the house I will literally OD on them. Sugar addiction actually runs in my family. True story. Just look at the picture above; my eyes are glazed over!!

Today is purging day in the Norton house! Time to give away the rest of the cookies, dump the egg nog, and  toss the pies. 

I'm not so much worried about weight gain. That is inevitable with all my holiday indulgences. Once the pounds creep up on my waist line it will take about 3 weeks or so of my regular healthy habits to see them disappear. What gets me more than anything is the way I feel! I remember this feeling. Sluggish, no energy, struggling in the gym as I trudge through quick sand wanting to give up. Craving a mid-day nap. That is how I use to feel all the time when I had a poor diet. I hate that feeling! When I get that all to familiar feeling, I know I'm in trouble. 



So today I get rid of all the crap! And I look forward to getting back to normalcy  and clean eating!
I could lie and tell you that I've always eaten healthy. That is just comes natural for me, but if I'm keeping it real, I'd have to say, I NEVER thought I'd love clean eating so much. And I do. Slipping back into old habits during the holidays reminds me of why I eat clean and how good my body can feel and operate with good clean food. I am so grateful I have come this far. 

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Merry Christmas Star center Members!



MERRY CHRISTMAS STAR PEEPS! Here is your Christmas Workout! I challenge you to choose 'at least' 2 days to this workout, write down your reps the 1st time you do this, then try to beat your score the 2nd time! **WATCH THE FIRST ROUND BEFORE YOU BEGIN!** This will familiarize yourself with the moves and different levels so you waste no time watching the different levels during the workout...MAXIMIZE your intensity by know your levels ahead of time!

10 exercises for 3 Rounds 5o sec. max effort, 10 sec. transition
1. 3 lateral leaps - 4 switch kicks
2. Right Single leg tap out-drop squat
3. High Knees
4. 2 knee Spiderman push-up
5. Burpee w/ 2 witch lunges
6. Left Single leg tap out- drop squat
7. 8 mnt. clmrs/8 low jacks
8. trench crawl + 4 pendulums
9. CRAZY APES!
10. Squat crescent



*Injury disclaimer:
Not all exercises are suitable for everyone and this or any other exercise program may result in injury, To reduce this risk of injury, please consult your doctor before beginning this, or any other, physical fitness program. Any user of this program assumes the full risk of injury resulting from performing the routines presented within this video.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Gift Idea #4 ( for good health and fitness)







The Ultimate Body Press set!!!
Again guys, NO GYM NEEDED!! I love my set!! Endless workout possibilities! Pairs beautifully with the The Gymboss Interval Timer .

I have a very small house, so my home gym is filled with toys like these to switch it up and get a great workout at home without a big treadmill or elliptical cluttering my room.! I haven't stepped on a treadmill many many years!! 

Click on the link above to shop their site!!